UK weather maps show exact date 7cm of snow and 63mph winds hit Britain | Weather | News
Weather maps have revealed the exact date when snow and high winds are predicted to hit the UK. Meteorological winter is officially upon us, and with it comes months of cold and potentially harsh conditions. Britons will be bracing for gusty winds and sub-zero temperatures this month and in January and February for the warm, soothing sunshine of spring in the seemingly distant future. The country is expected to experience snow and wind gusts up to 63 mph on Christmas Eve, according to forecaster WXCharts.
Maps show Scotland’s highlands above Glasgow and west of Dundee and Aberdeen will be blanketed in snow. The map below shows up to seven centimeters (2.7 inches) of snow can be expected. Meanwhile, the wind graphs are covered in purple (representing speeds of approximately 85 to 110 km/h) and red (representing speeds of approximately 60 to 80 km/h); This indicates very intense winds, especially in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The general rule is that the further south east you live, the less these conditions will affect you in this situation.
Separately, the Met Office has published its own long-term forecast for 24 December to 7 January.
Experts say: “Variable conditions during this period will likely give way to slower-moving weather patterns, but details remain highly uncertain.
“This means that although occasional rain and showers are likely, there will also be drier interludes that may last longer than recently.
“Some strong winds are possible, but frost and fog are likely during drier periods.”
They concluded: “With any snowfall in higher elevations in the north, temperatures will likely be close to normal.”
The national weather service has previously stated that it is difficult to predict snowfall in England, especially weeks in advance.
There are currently warnings for wind in Scotland, most of Wales, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland. Amber alerts warn residents of the potential for large waves and beach materials being thrown onto sea frontages, coastal paths and properties.
In addition, roads, bridges and railway lines may be closed, there may be delays and cancellations of buses, trains, ferries and flights, power outages may occur and other services such as mobile phone coverage may be affected.
Experts also say damage to buildings and homes is possible, with roofs blown off, power lines down and flying debris causing life-threatening damage.
This comes after strong winds of around 50mph are expected across Wales and the south-west of England from 10pm on Monday until 4pm today.
The Met Office warned that winds of up to 70mph were possible in some coastal areas and high ground in north-west Wales.
