- Snow warning across UK
- Up to 10 inches expected
- Travel disruptions, power outages likely
As the week progresses, temperatures will decrease, and the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow that extends to northern and central England, Northern Ireland, and a large portion of Wales.
The United Kingdom could receive up to 10 inches (25 cm) of snow later this week, with forecasters warning of travel disruptions and potential power outages.
As the Met Office anticipated a decline in temperatures throughout the week, it expanded a yellow warning for snow and ice to encompass a greater portion of Scotland, including Glasgow and Aberdeen.
Prior to this, the forecaster had issued a warning from 3 p.m. on Tuesday until midday on Wednesday for the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland, portions of Argyll and Bute, and central Scotland.
According to the Met Office, a yellow warning for snow has been issued for northern and central England, Northern Ireland, and a large portion of Wales.
A broad range of possibilities exists: 2–5 centimetres on ground above 200 metres, and 15–25 centimetres above 400 metres, with the possibility of icy conditions.
The 24-hour warning extends from Cumbria and the Scottish border to Stoke-on-Trent and Nottinghamshire, beginning at 6 a.m. on Thursday.
Snow Risk Escalates Across UK
The warning extends to the entirety of northern and central Wales, encompassing the Isle of Anglesey as well.
The forecaster stated that power outages, travel delays, and the isolation of some rural communities are all possibilities.
Later in the day, the snow will subside and may transform back into precipitation or rain, particularly in the south and east.
Chris Almond, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, stated, “Although there will be some heavy, progressively subsiding precipitation in the early days of this week, there is an increased indication of wintry conditions as the week progresses due to the movement of cold air from the north over the United Kingdom.
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“The snow risk becomes more potentially severe beginning on Thursday when mild air attempts to return from the south, colliding with the cold air and increasing the likelihood of snow formation on the leading edge.”
Despite the fact that many details remain to be determined, the initial snow risk appears to be greatest in northern England and Wales beginning on Thursday.
As the warning period draws to a close, precipitation and sleet will replace the snow from the south.
The forecaster added that they may issue additional ice advisories later in the week as temperatures fall below this season’s average.
