UK Braces for Major Blizzard with 99cm Snow Forecast
New weather modelling indicates that the United Kingdom is set to face a severe blizzard, with snow depths potentially reaching up to 99 centimetres. Birmingham and the wider Midlands region are expected to be among the hardest-hit areas, raising concerns about significant travel and infrastructure disruptions.
Widespread Impact Across the Nation
According to the latest ECMWF data published by WXCHARTS, the blizzard will initially strike Scotland and northern England before pushing southwards into the Midlands and southern counties. This comes just weeks after similar snowfall caused rail and road chaos across the Midlands, highlighting the potential for repeated severe weather events.
Forecasters have issued warnings that the cold spell could persist for several days, increasing the likelihood of snow settling and accumulating. A spokesperson for the Met Office commented on the situation, stating: "Cold air is likely to be positioned to the northeast, bringing wintry showers at times. Where fronts from the southwest do reach the cold air towards the northeast, there is the risk of some snow, most likely across hills, but perhaps extending to lower areas at times."
Extensive List of Affected Areas
In total, 73 cities and towns across the UK are forecast to be impacted by this significant weather event. The full list includes major urban centres and smaller communities, underscoring the widespread nature of the impending blizzard.
England:
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Liverpool
- Leeds
- Sheffield
- Nottingham
- Derby
- Leicester
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Stafford
- Chester
- Crewe
- York
- Hull
- Middlesbrough
- Darlington
- Newcastle
- Sunderland
- Durham
- Carlisle
- Lancaster
- Preston
- Blackpool
- Bolton
- Wigan
- Salford
- Stockport
- Oldham
- Rochdale
- Burnley
- Bradford
- Huddersfield
- Wakefield
- Halifax
- Barnsley
- Rotherham
- Doncaster
- Scunthorpe
Wales:
- Cardiff
- Swansea
- Newport
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Pontypridd
- Aberdare
- Bridgend
- Neath
- Llanelli
- Caerphilly
Scotland:
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Dundee
- Aberdeen
- Inverness
- Perth
- Stirling
- Fort William
- Aviemore
- Oban
- Elgin
- Forfar
- Dumfries
- Paisley
- Livingston
Northern Ireland:
- Belfast
- Derry / Londonderry
- Lisburn
- Newtownabbey
- Bangor
- Craigavon
- Antrim
Residents across these regions are advised to stay updated with the latest weather warnings and prepare for potential travel delays, school closures, and other disruptions as the blizzard approaches.
