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UK Braces for Blizzard: Snow Blankets 47 Counties
13 Nov
Summary
- Freezing temperatures are forecast to continue into early next week.
- Snowfall is expected across 47 parts of Britain, mostly in rural areas.
- Met Office predicts hill snow possible, with accumulations up to 5cm above 400 metres.
Winter weather is set to continue into early next week with snow forecast to fall across 47 areas of Britain. Meteorologists predict the first snowflakes could land on Monday morning, with intermittent flurries extending into Tuesday afternoon. Northern Scotland has the highest probability of experiencing snow on Monday, with wintry showers expected in northern and eastern Scotland and the Northern Isles. Accumulations of 2-5 cm are possible above 400 metres.
WX Charts forecasts snowfall impacting 47 UK counties, predominantly in rural locations. These include seven in Scotland, 14 in Wales, and 26 in England. Counties from Cumbria in the north to Buckinghamshire in the south are expected to see snow. Monday is anticipated to bring more scattered flurries, while Tuesday might witness more significant snowfall. The Met Office's forecast for Sunday and Monday indicates unsettled conditions with rain or showers. On Tuesday, rain is expected in the south, with some hill snow possible. Brighter conditions with showers are predicted elsewhere, accompanied by wind and cold temperatures.
