UK snow: Whole of Britain to be hit by mega two-week Arctic storm in new forecast
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Brits could face a two-week Arctic blast where temperatures drop to -15C and there could be up to 30 inches of snow in some areas. The UK had a very mild Christmas with temperatures rising into double figures along with plenty of fog and generally murky conditions but this is now about to change. The high pressure system that has brought overcast conditions is moving away and will be replaced by lows which are moving in from the Atlantic. And where this meets cold Arctic air moving southwards will see temperatures plummet.
Weather maps predicts that this cold snap could last a full 14 days, from January 1 to the middle of the month, with northern areas first impacted most before the whole country feels the effects. WXCharts maps indicate snowfall blanketing the UK along with temperatures potentially dropping as low as -15C in some regions and snow as deep as 30 inches in high areas. Snowy conditions are likely to hit the country on the first day of 2025 with areas such as Wick, Inverness, Fort William and Portress to be the first affected.
However, the entire country is likely to be covered under snow from January 6 to 14 with weather maps turning white and purple. January 9 is likely to be the worst day as temperature levels plunge to -14C even in the southern parts of the country. As per the maps, areas such as Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester may shiver at -13 to -12C. London is likely to see snow from Saturday, January 4 with flurries lasting into the next week. Jim Dale, a meterorlogist with British Weather Services said: “The cold/snow conditions kicks in New Years Eve and unwinds southwards on New Years’ Day and beyond.
