Met Office issues 'widespread snow' alert for UK from this date

Hayley Parker

14 November 2024 at 10:33 am·2-min read

-Credit: (Image: Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel)

The Met Office has issued a fresh snow forecast update as temperatures plummet in the UK this weekend. According to the forecaster, "frequent wintry showers are expected" from Monday next week (November 18) which could lead to disruption.

Some places could see snowfall as soon as Sunday when Arctic air is set to cover parts of the nation. For the period from November 18 to November 27, the long-range forecast indicates that widespread snow showers are very likely, particularly in northern areas and along the eastern and western coastlines.

At this stage, the Met Office said there is much uncertainty in what we might see next week, with computer models showing a number of different scenarios. However, it says snow is 'likely' especially in the north with Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire set to be impacted.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Hicks said: “A notable early winter cold spell will arrive across the north from Sunday and will likely reach all parts of the UK by midweek. Temperatures will drop as a northerly airflow develops, bringing in colder Arctic air. This introduces the possibility of snow, initially over high ground in the north from Sunday, with gusty winds also a potential hazard.

The latest Met Office weather radar map forecasts areas of snow in northern England on Sunday evening — -Credit:No credit

“There is a lot of uncertainty in what might happen after Sunday, but there are a number of scenarios which could bring some more widespread rain, along with some hill snow and stronger winds. It is possible that there may be some more widespread snowfall across lower ground, but the chance of this for any given region is low at this stage. What we do know is that the whole of the UK is likely to experience a spell of several days of cold, potentially disruptive weather next week.

“Warnings for wintry hazards, including snow and ice, are possible, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest forecast.”

Forecasters have warned that the UK could see more snowfall from November 28 to December 12 as 'Atlantic systems periodically move across the country'. Starting this Sunday, temperatures are expected to plummet to just above freezing, with further drops anticipated in some regions at the beginning of next week.

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