Advanced weather projections indicate that snow is likely to cover the entire span of the UK next week. Snowfall has been observed in parts of Scotland this weekend and is anticipated to persist in the upcoming days. By the middle of next week, snow showers are projected to extend all the way to the southern coast of England.
According to GFS weather model maps, heavy snow is forecasted to move southward from Scotland early on Wednesday, initially bringing light snowfall to the Pennines and North Wales. The intensity of snowfall in northern and central England is expected to increase as the morning advances.
By 9 am, the maps show snow reaching southern-central England and parts of Northern Ireland. Later in the afternoon, there is a possibility of intense snow impacting London and its neighboring areas for a brief period.
Snow coverage maps for Thursday suggest that snow may cover the ground from the far north of Scotland to the south coast of England, approximately spanning 600 miles. The data indicates that up to 20cm of snow could accumulate in the Scottish Highlands, and around 10cm over elevated areas in northern England, with lesser accumulations elsewhere.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holley stated, “As Storm Claudia moves southward, a cold northerly flow from the Arctic will prevail across the UK, resulting in much colder conditions than recent days. Widespread frosts are expected, with temperatures dropping as low as -7C in some areas next week, and daytime temperatures remaining in single figures nationwide.”
These conditions, combined with a brisk northerly wind, will create a significant wind chill effect. This shift in weather follows a prolonged period of above-average temperatures. Individuals are advised to monitor local forecasts as snow and ice warnings may be issued periodically.
BBC Weather forecasts dry and bright conditions for most regions on Monday, with a few showers along North Sea coasts and cloudier skies in north-western areas. Showery rain spreading south-eastwards on Tuesday will turn wintry on hills, while Wednesday is expected to be cold and unsettled with variable cloud cover and showers bringing snow to lower elevations in the north.
