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UK Braces for Intense Snowfall, Potential Travel Disruptions
7 Nov
Summary
- Barrage of snow expected to hit UK from Scotland to south coast
- Snow could fall at a rate of 5cm per hour in some areas
- Possibility of light snow in southern England on November 19
A powerful winter storm is forecast to sweep across the UK in the coming weeks, bringing heavy snowfall and the potential for significant travel disruptions. According to advanced weather modeling, the snow is expected to begin in the far north of Scotland on November 14, with the GFS weather model showing almost the entire country engulfed in snow by around 6 pm that day.
The snow is predicted to move southward, hitting higher ground in northern England on November 15. Northern Ireland is also likely to be affected, with up to 1 cm of snow per hour expected. Meanwhile, heavy rain is forecast for lower-lying areas of England and Wales.
The snow is expected to continue in the Cairngorms National Park from November 16 to 18, before potentially drifting further south on November 19, reaching as far as northern England, Wales, the Midlands, and even the south coast, with Southampton potentially seeing some light snowfall.
By November 20, the weather models suggest that all snow will have cleared the UK. However, the Met Office has warned that there is a risk of further snow in the UK from November 21 to December 5, as weather patterns become more unsettled and the chances of overnight frost and fog increase.
