Meteorological experts predict up to 24cm of snow in a severe winter onslaught, with the Scottish Highlands and northern England expected to be hardest hit. Central regions, like Birmingham, are likely to avoid the snow.
The UK is bracing for a change in weather conditions as the festive season ends and New Year celebrations approach, with meteorologists predicting up to 24cm of snow during a severe winter storm. Data from WX Charts, which compiles information from Met Desk, urgently indicates a major sub-zero cold snap could hit the country around January 2.
The Scottish Highlands and parts of northern England, including Yorkshire and areas in the North East and North West, are expected to be most affected by this icy blast, potentially experiencing up to 3cm of snowfall. In contrast, central regions like Birmingham and the West Midlands are likely to avoid the snow, according to Birmingham Live. However, Scotland is preparing for a significant snowfall, with predictions estimating a possible 24cm accumulation as we enter 2025 amid frosty conditions. According to the BBC's outlook for December 27: 'Staying cloudy, dull and dry for most with persistent mist and fog over hills and elevated areas. The best of any bright spells will be in north-eastern areas. Patchy rain in north-west Scotland.' As for the evening forecast: 'Tonight, central and southern England will stay overcast. Elsewhere, there will be large amounts of cloud albeit with some clear breaks in between. Light, patchy rain in Scotland, Northern Ireland.' Looking ahead to Saturday (December 28), it reads: 'Mostly cloudy tomorrow with a few brief bright spells in places. Skies will clear in northern Scotland for a time but it will be windier with blustery showers in the north-west and the Isles.' The forecast from Sunday to Tuesday indicates: 'Breezy on Sunday with variable cloud and bright spells in Wales and England. Cloudier in Northern Ireland and Scotland with spells of rain in Scotland, some wintry over the northern hills. Staying breezy on Monday with large areas of cloud for most and rain in Northern Ireland and Scotland; snow in north Scottish hills.
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