Met Office reveals where and when snow could hit in UK after Storm Claudia
Cold weather is expected to bring freezing temperatures and the chance of snow following showers from Storm Claudia, which caused widespread flooding in parts of the UK.
The storm particularly affected Wales, where a major incident was declared in Monmouthshire. People were evacuated from their homes in the town of Monmouth after the Monnow River overflowed.
The Natural Resources Wales rain gauge at Tafalog in Gwent recorded 119.6mm of rainfall from 12am to 6am on Saturday morning. 80.6 mm was recorded in Suckley, Worcestershire, during the same period.
However, as flood cleanup efforts continue, the drop in temperature could lead to icy conditions in the coming days.
What causes the common cold?
A significant drop in temperatures is expected due to the change in wind.
The recent moderate winds have been caused by winds from the south, but this is set to change and by Monday cooler air from the north will move south, bringing winds from the Arctic.
According to Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley, the cold front will be triggered by high pressure in the northwest.
He said this pressure would “trigger a cold flow northward from the Arctic” and bring with it “much colder conditions than in recent times.”
Temperatures could drop as low as minus 7C in some places next week, according to the Met Office.
“It’s definitely going to be a lot colder over the next few days, an 8 to 10 degree drop in temperature, you’re going to struggle to get double figures,” Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge said. Independent.
“We will likely see the first widespread frost across the country on Monday morning, with low temperatures between minus 5C and minus 7C.”
When and where will it snow?
There is the potential for snow in areas exposed to this north wind coming from the North Pole.
“There is a small area of low pressure on Tuesday that will bring rain, sleet and snowfall on the hills,” Mr Partridge said.
He explained that this was likely to affect northern parts of England.
Showers with a mix of rain, sleet and snow could hit Scotland, Northern Ireland, the North Yorkshire Moors, west Wales and the moors of south-west England.
The Met Office said snow could fall in these areas on Tuesday and Wednesday. However, on Thursday, most regions will be dry and sunny, and there will be frost throughout the night.
Are there any weather warnings?
The UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold weather warning ahead of the drop in temperatures.
The warning will be in effect from 8am on Monday until 8am next Friday. It covers the East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber.
The UKHSA has announced that warnings are issued if cold weather is forecast, which could lead to significant health impacts.
Mr Holley also warned that “sometimes there may be warnings about snow and ice”.
