A significant amount of snow, up to 31 inches, is forecasted to fall over a 24-hour period later in the month, affecting millions of people in the UK.
Recent weather models indicate that snow is expected to move across various regions in the UK, including Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England starting at midday on January 26. Cities like Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow are likely to experience snowfall initially.
The snowfall is projected to persist until midday on January 27. By 6 am on that day, snow is expected in the north and east, with East Anglia and Northern Ireland possibly seeing snow as well.
On January 27 at midday, the ECMWF weather model predicts snowfall in the south-east of England, with London and Essex particularly affected. The snow is anticipated to cover regions from the south coast to the far north of Scotland according to the maps.
Snow coverage maps for January 28 show that most of the UK will be blanketed in snow, except for parts of Northern Ireland, Wales, and the far south-west of England at around 6 am.
Snow depth charts suggest significant snow accumulations with up to 79cm in the Scottish Highlands, 34cm in northern England, and 7cm in the south-east.
The Met Office has warned of colder conditions in the UK, increasing the likelihood of snow in some areas. Their forecast for January 19 to 28 indicates a potential transition to colder weather, with snow becoming more probable in certain regions.
BBC Weather’s forecast also suggests the possibility of wintry showers and cold easterly flows in the upcoming week. The forecast hints at a potential shift to colder weather patterns, with snow showers expected in some areas off the North Sea.
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