New weather maps show snow blast hammering UK from Scotland to Cornwall | Weather | News
New weather maps predict heavy snow will hit England next week, from Scotland to Cornwall. The Peak District looks set to be the worst-hit area in England in the early hours of January 11, with a staggering 44cm falling by midnight, according to WXCharts maps.
Wales, northern Scotland and the north of England will be worst hit overnight, according to the forecaster. Up to 36cm of snow could fall overnight in north-west Wales and over Snowdonia, but the south coast may be spared. Much of northern England will be covered in at least 14cm of snow, in Sheffield this will exceed 20cm, while East Yorkshire will be covered in a staggering 26cm.
A shocking 60cm of snowfall is expected in northern Scotland. Big cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh could get away with a light dusting. Northern Ireland may also experience lighter snowfall, with less than 10cm expected in most areas.
Falling temperatures on Sunday 11 January mean hazardous driving conditions are possible, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland; Here the air temperature will largely remain below freezing and may drop to -6C at 12:00 during the day. Maps predicted that most of England and Wales would be just above freezing by midday.
The Met Office’s forecast varies, but the agency has issued several weather warnings as the Arctic air blast moves across the country, bringing snow and freezing temperatures.
On January 7, WXCharts’ purple weather maps show snow will fall across the country from Inverness to Cornwall.
Despite the intense conditions, the freezing weather front looks set to begin retreating from January 9, leaving parts of the south dry. By Sunday 11 January, the majority of southern England and the Midlands appear to be snow-free.
An update published by the Met Office yesterday, which acknowledged snow was difficult to predict, said: “Cold Arctic weather now covers much of the UK, with temperatures well below average, widespread frost and icing and an increased risk of snow showers.
“Snow accumulation is expected in some areas, especially in the north and some central regions. There is also a risk of widespread icing, making travel dangerous.”
Chief forecaster Neil Armstrong said this cold weather “could last well into next week” and winter dangers would “likely” continue with more weather warnings in place.
