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UK Braces for 85mph Winds and Snow
5 Dec
Summary
- Winds up to 85mph are expected in parts of Scotland.
- Snow flurries may fall in Scotland and northern England.
- Yellow warning issued for freezing fog in southeast England.
Brits are bracing for severe weather as heavy winds and even snow are forecast to sweep across the nation. A polar vortex dislocation over the northeastern United States is driving these extreme conditions across the Atlantic. Scotland is particularly vulnerable, with predictions of winds reaching up to 85mph later today, accompanied by snow flurries in the higher Grampian and Highland regions.
Elsewhere, the south of the UK will not be spared, with Brighton and surrounding areas anticipating gusts over 50mph. Additionally, the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for freezing fog, expected to develop overnight and clear by Friday morning, impacting areas like Kent, Surrey, West Sussex, and East Sussex. This fog poses a risk of travel delays.
The intense weather is attributed to a highly active jet stream, influenced by freezing conditions and snow originating from the polar vortex over North America. While the UK will not experience the extreme cold seen in the US, the overall impact will be significantly colder weather, potentially causing slower journey times on public transport and possible flight disruptions.
