When will it snow next in the UK after Storm Goretti?
Heavy snow has fallen in England this week, with up to 30cm falling to the ground amid warnings of the “worst snowfall in a decade”. More expected soon.
Storm Goretti crossed the Channel towards the UK on Thursday evening and Friday, battering the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall with hurricane-force winds and blanketing much of the UK in snow.
The Met Office issued a series of weather warnings for snow, icy and rain across much of the country on Friday as people’s travel was disrupted and schools closed.
But it won’t be long before the UK sees its next round of snowfall as Storm Goretti slowly moves away towards the end of Friday.
The Met Office’s three yellow snow and ice warnings have been extended until Saturday. Warnings cover Scotland and large parts of Northern England, the Midlands, parts of the South West, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The yellow warning for snow and ice came into effect at noon on Friday and was extended until 15:00 on Saturday; Further snowfall is likely across parts of northern England and much of Scotland, while the risk of widespread ice is expected to cause disruption.
A separate yellow warning for ice covers large parts of England and Wales from midday on Friday until midday on Saturday as partially melted snow refreezes, accompanied by showers and freezing fog.
A yellow warning for snow and ice in Northern Ireland came into force from 5pm on Friday and will continue until 11am on Saturday, with the Met Office warning of some snow on icy areas and hills.
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has also been issued for Sunday in parts of Scotland, the north of England and the Midlands. The Met Office said parts of the affected area could see up to 30cm of snow, with a wider area likely to see 5cm, and the warning will last from 2am to 3pm.
Forecasters say the snow band will move across the warning area on Sunday morning, with high ground once again seeing the heaviest snowfall.
Temperatures are expected to remain largely above freezing, around 2C, in most affected areas.
People are being asked to plan their travel routes in advance as the snow will bring “possible delays” that could leave people and cars stranded. The Met Office also told residents in affected areas to be prepared for potential power outages, saying this could also affect mobile phone coverage.
Met Office’s five-day weather forecast
Saturday
Winter showers will continue to affect some coastal countries, then become increasingly confined to the north and east. In other places, it will be cloudy and dry in varying amounts, and in some places it will remain frosty throughout the day. The winds are much lighter than recently.
saturday evening
Mostly dry overnight with a widespread frost, especially in the east. The sky is cloudy and showery in the western parts, followed by sleet and snow in the north.
Sunday
More humid and windy weather is moving east, with some snow in the north. Snow will then be limited to higher ground as temperatures improve. Winds are strengthened by coastal storms.
View from Monday to Wednesday
Expect milder weather next week with the possibility of heavy showers or longer spells of rain. Winds will get stronger from time to time, but there will also be brighter transitions from time to time.
