The United Kingdom is preparing for significant snowfall with weather maps predicting up to eight inches of snow accumulation in some regions, while just thirteen English counties are expected to escape the wintry conditions entirely.
Snow Blanket Set to Cover Most of UK
According to the latest data from WXCharts, a substantial snow event is forecast to begin on December 1, with the white stuff stretching from the top of Scotland all the way down to Newcastle. The maps, which utilise the GFS model, indicate a dramatic downturn in conditions as Christmas approaches.
The snowfall is expected to be particularly intense at times, with up to 10mm per hour predicted during peak periods. Weather experts indicate the flurries will linger until December 4, putting everywhere from the Midlands to the south west at potential risk.
Regional Impacts and Accumulation Predictions
Data from Met Desk reveals the Scottish Highlands will bear the brunt of the snowfall, with up to 9cm predicted to settle in some areas. Dundee is also set for significant accumulation with forecasts suggesting up to 3cm.
While northern England faces the highest risk, including Northumberland, the West Midlands is also likely to experience flurries. Even the south coast won't escape completely, with a light dusting anticipated from western counties all the way to Greater London.
The Lucky Thirteen: Counties Avoiding Snowfall
Amid the widespread snowfall predictions, thirteen English counties have been identified as likely to be spared from the forthcoming winter weather. These fortunate areas include:
- Cambridgeshire
- Oxfordshire
- Lincolnshire
- Norfolk
- Suffolk
- Essex
- Kent
- Berkshire
- Wiltshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Bedfordshire
- Hertfordshire
- Northamptonshire
Short-Term Weather Outlook
The BBC Weather forecast provides some context for the days leading up to the expected snowfall. Today will be windy with bands of cloud and blustery rain pushing in from the northwest for most areas, though brighter periods are expected around these systems.
Tonight, northern regions will see winds ease with variable cloud, clear spells and scattered showers, some turning wintry in northern Scotland. Further south, cloud and heavy rain will develop for many.
Tomorrow will be cloudy and wet for southern and central parts, with rain pushing eastwards. Further north, expect sunny spells, patchy cloud and the odd shower, with wintry conditions on hills in northern Scotland.
The weekend outlook suggests blustery rain clearing the east on Sunday, turning largely dry and bright. Later, cloud and rain will push in for western regions.
Monday looks unsettled again with rain for many areas, heavy in places, and conditions turning windy. Tuesday will be breezy with variable cloud, bright breaks, and scattered showers, mainly affecting coastal areas.
Forecasters note it will be a chilly weekend but turning a little milder for some on Monday before the anticipated snow arrives.
