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UK Braces for 60+ Hour Snow Bombardment
7 Dec
Summary
- Snowfall is predicted to last over 60 hours starting December 17.
- WXCharts forecasts snow in Scotland, Northwest England, and Wales.
- Met Office predicts potential wintry hazards, especially in northern areas.
Weather maps indicate a significant snow event could impact several parts of the UK for over 60 hours, beginning on December 17. Initial forecasts show snow arriving at midnight and potentially covering western Scotland and Northwest England by the end of the day. By December 18, much of Northern England, central Wales, and parts of Devon could experience snowy conditions.
By the evening of December 19, Scotland and North Yorkshire are expected to see snowfall. However, the Met Office's forecast offers a slightly different outlook, predicting snow primarily in northern parts of the UK and emphasizing the possibility of heavy rain and strong winds across the country. They anticipate temperatures may return closer to average later in the period.
Looking ahead to the end of December and early January, changeable conditions with rain and potential hill snow in the north are expected. The Met Office also noted that wet and windy weather is continuing into the upcoming week, with a yellow warning for rain issued for parts of England and South Wales. Significant snowfall is anticipated, potentially lasting over 60 hours.
