UK faces 320-mile snow bomb which will 'smother' England within days
The UK faces a 320-mile snow storm next week - with maps and charts showing four regions in particular are likely to face a hammering. WX Charts maps and charts, which are compiled using Met Desk data, show a downturn in conditions is likely as weather maps turn purple through the latter stages of January.
The flurries are likely around the turn of the month, with February 2 earmarked as a particular at-risk date. The North Pennines, Northumberland and the Yorkshire Dales, will see snowfall of up to 3cm per hour, with Scotland smothered too.
James Madden, from Exacta Weather, warns: "Our several-month-ahead winter subscribers report covered a major snow event for these exact dates in early January, in addition to what we expect to be an even more memorable weather event later in January and possibly into at least early February, which we still expect to occur with even higher confidence on an already high confidence scenario due to the recent and expected cold and snow that has taken shape so nicely."
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In its own forecast, Netweather TV has hinted at what lies in store for the country from January 27 into the early days of the second month of the year. "This week looks set to have a generally south-westerly type over the British Isles with highest pressure to the east becoming less prominent, and allowing low pressure systems to frequently move in from the North Atlantic," it said.
"This means that it is likely to be generally mild and changeable, with fronts moving across the country at times bringing bands of rain, and some brighter, showery weather in between the rain belts. Sunshine amounts are likely to be up on those of the previous week for most of the country, especially in eastern and north-eastern counties, due to brighter spells in between the rain belts.
"Although it will be generally mild, some colder weather is possible in the showery polar maritime blasts, with potential for a wintry mix of showers to low levels and falling and lying snow on high ground, chiefly in the north of Britain. Strong winds are likely to feature at times, especially in the north and west of Scotland."
Netweather added: "Overall, temperatures are forecast to be above normal, probably as much as 2 to 3C above in the south-east, but nearer 1C above in Northern Ireland and western and northern Scotland. Precipitation totals are expected to be above normal for most of the country, but near normal around some North Sea coasts, especially in eastern Scotland and north-east England. Sunshine is likely to be above normal in the east, near normal in most western areas."