UK weather maps turn purple with snow as far south as Brighton amid -2C cold snap | Weather | News
Snow could fall as far south as Brighton in the new year and temperatures will drop below freezing. weather maps Data generated by WX Charts on Boxing Day shows snow in the Scottish Highlands at 6pm on January 2. By 6am two days later, up to an inch of snow per hour is expected to fall in Scotland.
until midnight on January 5, profit Rain is expected in Kent and Sussex, including Brighton, while much of the rest of the country is forecast to experience a dry night. According to WX Charts, the winter cold looks set to continue, with temperatures ranging from 0C to -1C or -2C on the same date.
Latest maps coming as UK remains I was caught in the cold weather. The UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold health warning for south-west England, which will last until midday on 27 December.
The UKHSA said lower temperatures could have minor impacts on health and social care services, including “increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people” and “greater risk to the lives of vulnerable people”.
Met Office meteorologist Zoe Hutin said Boxing Day would see some lovely sunshine and dry weather for the vast majority.
He said that snow is not expected, but it will still feel cool, the highest temperatures will be felt between 6-7C, and in the south it will be close to 4-5C.
Unlike WX Charts, the Met Office is not recommending snowfall in the first few days of the New Year, although it does warn of winter dangers. The Met Office describes the UK snow forecast as “complex”; Small changes make the difference between rain, sleet and snow.
The forecaster says that high pressure will prevail in the long-term forecast from December 30 to January 8, bringing stable conditions in the first place.
A few showers are possible along some offshore areas. High pressure is likely to change at the beginning of the New Year, bringing more volatile conditions.
The Met Office says: “This will lead to an increased risk of rain or showers at times, which, together with cold air closer to the UK, could bring some wintry danger in some places. Temperatures are likely to be close to or slightly below average throughout this period.”
Met Office UK five day weather forecast
Friday, December 26 – Tuesday, December 30
Boxing Day:
There will be light rain early from the southwest, while mostly dry and sunny weather will prevail elsewhere. Some cloudy spells are also expected. The cloud will be thicker for the Northern Isles and will produce the odd spot of rain. The weather will feel cool, especially in the south.
Tonight:
It will be cloudy at times in the northeast and far north, leading to light showers. Elsewhere, clear skies will prevail for extended periods, with patches of fog and freezing fog in sheltered spots.
Saturday:
Many places will be clear and dry, while the south and west will see sunny weather. The cloud thickens throughout the day, causing occasional drizzle in the north.
Outlook from Sunday to Tuesday:
The weekend will remain mostly dry with a few sunny spells. Cloud is increasing day by day. Temperatures will be below average and coolness will be felt with strong winds, especially in the southern parts.
