The UK is bracing for snowfall in the aftermath of Storm Claudia, as per the latest update from the Met Office. The national weather agency has issued a warning about potential wintry conditions in the upcoming days, as a high-pressure system moves in from the north, ushering in colder temperatures. Snow has already been reported in parts of northern Scotland, and as the cold air mass shifts southward, other regions in the UK are likely to experience snowfall as well.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holler emphasized that the weather conditions across the country are expected to be significantly colder than recent days. He cautioned about wintry hazards such as snow and ice, with temperatures possibly dropping as low as -7°C in certain areas next week.
BBC Weather forecasts that wintry showers are most probable in five specific locations: northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, the North Yorkshire Moors, west Wales, and the moors of southwest England, all of which are exposed to the chilly northerly winds.
Despite the wintry outlook, an Atlantic weather system is anticipated to collide with the cold air on Tuesday, potentially leading to additional snowfall in inland Scotland, northern England, the Midlands, and even parts of the southeast by Wednesday morning.
The latest GFS weather model projections indicate that snow is likely to move south from Scotland on Wednesday morning. Heavy snow showers are expected in northern England before spreading to Wales, the Midlands, and sections of the southwest. The data suggests that up to 5cm of snow could accumulate in the Pennines.
These weather developments come on the heels of Storm Claudia, which caused severe disruptions in Wales, leading to a declared major incident. The town of Monmouth in southeast Wales witnessed significant flooding, prompting the rescue and evacuation of numerous residents as the River Monnow overflowed.
In the aftermath of the storm, notable rainfall measurements were recorded in different areas. Natural Resources Wales reported 119.6mm of rainfall at Tafalog in Gwent, south-east Wales, and 80.6mm at Suckley, Worcestershire, within a 12-hour period until 6 am on Saturday. Additionally, strong winds battered north-west Wales and north-west England, with peak speeds of 63mph at Aberdaron in Gwynedd and 68mph at Warcop Range in Cumbria.
Issuing a statement, the Welsh Government highlighted the extensive flooding caused by Storm Claudia, urging affected individuals to adhere to official guidance from NRW, emergency services, and local authorities for assistance and support.
