When will the 'Beast from the East' return to the UK?

Weather maps suggest a significant cold spell and potential for widespread snow across the UK towards the end of January, with the first signs around January 28th.

What are the predicted low temperatures for the UK in late January?

Temperatures could plummet to as low as -12C in Scotland, with other parts of the UK also experiencing severe lows.

What is the Met Office's forecast for UK weather in late January?

The Met Office indicates a possibility of colder conditions from the east influencing the UK, increasing the chance of snow, though milder Atlantic air may also persist.

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UK Snow Blast: -12C Freeze Looms!

16 Jan

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Summary

A significant cold spell with temperatures as low as -12C is predicted.
Snowfall is expected to cover most of the country by late January.
Met Office notes a possibility of colder conditions influencing the UK.

The UK braces for a significant cold spell later this month, with weather maps suggesting temperatures could drop as low as -12C. Initial forecasts indicate the first snow showers arriving around January 27th, potentially blanketing most of the country by January 30th, with accumulations of up to two inches expected.

The Met Office's long-range forecast for January 20th to 29th acknowledges an increased chance of colder conditions influencing the UK from the east towards the end of the period. This shift could lead to widespread snowfall, contrasting with an initial dominance of milder Atlantic air expected to bring changeable weather.

However, forecasters emphasize that the immediate future will likely see near-average temperatures, with the possibility of easterly chills still uncertain. Milder southern air may continue to prevail, keeping colder weather at bay for now, and the forecast remains subject to change.