The United Kingdom is bracing for a significant winter weather event, with a snow bomb forecast to bring intense snowfall starting on Tuesday, January 27. According to the latest projections from WX Charts, this system will deliver accumulations at a rate of up to six inches per hour, turning maps a bright white as it sweeps across the nation.
Timing and Impact of the Snow Bomb
The exact start time for this severe weather has been pinpointed for Tuesday, with flurries expected from 9am onwards. The wintry conditions will affect a broad swathe of the UK, impacting England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Data from WX Charts, which is based on Met Desk figures, indicates that snowfall will be widespread, stretching from the Scottish Highlands in the north down to London and Hertfordshire in the south.
Met Office Warnings and Storm Chandra
In addition to the snow bomb predictions, the Met Office has issued a series of yellow weather warnings for various parts of Britain. These alerts cover both snow and rain, as the newly named Storm Chandra threatens to cause disruption, particularly in the south-west of England and some northern regions. The Met Office forecast for Tuesday explains that Storm Chandra will move northwards, strengthening winds across the eastern half of Northern Ireland, with rain moving northeastwards and heavy showers following later.
Expert Analysis and Further Outlook
James Madden from Exacta Weather has provided additional insights into the incoming conditions. He noted that from Monday evening into the early hours of Tuesday, temperatures are likely to be cold enough for rain to turn to transient or heavy snow in parts of northern England and Scotland, including some far western areas and possibly higher ground in Northern Ireland. The snow is expected to persist and possibly intensify throughout much of Tuesday across the far north and Scotland, with accumulations possible even at lower levels before fading away early on Wednesday.
The outlook for Wednesday to Friday, January 28 to 30, suggests changeable weather with spells of rain and hill snow possible in the north. Drier conditions are anticipated in the east on Wednesday, accompanied by some sunny spells. Temperatures will feel chilly, hovering around the seasonal average, before strengthening winds and rain return from the south-west and west of England later on Wednesday, potentially bringing thundery showers into the mix.
