The Met Office poured cold water on speculation of a White Christmas, but millions could be in for a White ‘Twixtmas’ with blizzards coming just after the big day
Millions of Brits could be in for a snowy surprise as weather forecasts indicate major cities are set to be blanketed. The Met Office earlier poured cold water on speculation of a White Christmas for most in the UK, but we could be set for snow during ‘Twixtmas’.
The GDPS weather model predicts blizzards sweeping across the UK from the East on Saturday, December 27, primarily hitting southern and eastern regions initially. Norwich and Ipswich may both experience snowfall as East Anglia is targeted by the first flurries around midday.
By 3pm, the weather maps depict snow descending on Kent and London. The weather front is also expected to usher in rain along the eastern coasts of England and Scotland.
By 6pm, the charts still show snow cascading down on London, as well as areas further south. Southampton could be among the cities due to see a dusting of the white stuff, reports the Mirror.
Further north, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester could also see snow around this time, while it is forecast to reach Northern Ireland and Scotland as well.
Snow coverage maps unveil the full scope of this blizzard, with snow enveloping most of Northern Ireland, East Anglia, the Midlands, the south-east, and large stretches of northern England.
Snow is predicted in the Scottish Highlands, but could also descend on Glasgow and areas nearer to the English border.
As much as 3cm could settle in the south-east of England including London, according to the data.
The Met Office predicts chillier temperatures from now until the New Year, with a few “wintry showers” possible in certain areas. Their forecast for 23 December to 1 January reads: “A gradual transition to more settled conditions is expected, as high pressure builds to the north of the UK and low pressure eases away to the south.
“This will bring a strengthening easterly wind over the Christmas period, making it feel noticeably colder than of late.
“Whilst there will be a fair amount of dry weather, a few showers will still be possible, particularly across eastern and southern parts which may be wintry in places, more especially over high ground.
“Temperatures will likely trend below average with the potential for frost, especially in the north where winds will be lighter. Towards New Year, high pressure may become centred more towards the west of the UK, allowing a greater chance of some wet weather to spread into parts of the UK.”
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