Winter Weather Warning: Snow Set to Hit 19 UK Areas This Friday
New meteorological data has revealed that a significant winter weather event is poised to impact the United Kingdom, with nineteen specific areas across the nation facing the prospect of snowfall before Saturday arrives. The latest weather maps, sourced from WX Charts and utilising Met Desk data, clearly illustrate a widespread band of snow expected to sweep across the country on Friday, January 30.
Regions on High Alert for Snowfall
The detailed precipitation overview maps indicate a substantial downturn in conditions, with a large area of the UK expected to be blanketed by the wintry weather. This comes just days after the disruption caused by Storm Chandra, and the new system looks set to deliver a fresh bout of challenging conditions.
In Scotland, the cities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, and Edinburgh are anticipated to feel the brunt of the snowfall. Over in Northern Ireland, Belfast is also named among the areas at risk. Moving to England and Wales, the list of locations includes:
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Manchester
- Liverpool
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Birmingham
- Plymouth
- Southampton
- Norwich
- Ipswich
- London
- Chelmsford
- Swansea
- Cardiff
- Bristol
Detailed Weather Forecast for the Coming Days
The BBC Weather forecast for Tuesday, January 27, outlines a day of heavy rain pushing north and east, accompanied by heavy hill snow in northern regions. The afternoon is expected to turn drier with some brightness, though showers will persist in the south. Conditions will be very windy, with gales forecast for western and northern areas.
Overnight, Scotland will experience further spells of rain and strong winds, which should become confined to the far north by dawn. Southern and western parts of the UK will see a few showers, while other regions can expect a dry and clear night.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, January 28, the forecast predicts bright spells for much of Scotland, though the north-east will remain cloudy and wet. Elsewhere, patchy cloud and sunshine are expected, but showery rain is likely to develop later in the day across Northern Ireland, Wales, and the south-west of England.
Outlook from Thursday Through Saturday
The broader outlook for Thursday to Saturday suggests a mostly cloudy day on Thursday. Rain and hill snow are expected in north-east Scotland, with outbreaks of rain also likely in south-west England and Wales.
Friday is set to be a windy day with scattered showers for most of the country. The forecast specifically notes that snow flurries are possible on northern hills, aligning with the WX Charts data indicating wider snowfall.
By Saturday, conditions are predicted to be mostly cloudy with rain and showers affecting northern areas. However, southern regions may see some sunny spells develop before turning wet again in the west later in the day. Residents across the listed areas are advised to stay updated with the latest travel information and weather warnings as the week progresses.
