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UK Weather Alert: Wind, Rain, and Snow Warnings Issued
19 Jan
Summary
- Yellow wind warning for SW England on Tuesday; heavy rain for eastern Scotland.
- Colder temperatures and snow expected in Scotland by Thursday.
- Temperatures to drop below average by the weekend and final January week.
The UK is bracing for varied weather conditions over the coming days as the Met Office has activated several weather warnings. South-west England faces a yellow warning for wind on Tuesday, while eastern Scotland can expect heavy rain from Wednesday through Friday. This initial unsettled period will give way to colder weather, with snow likely on higher ground in Scotland, particularly in the Grampians and Highlands, starting Thursday.
Temperatures are expected to remain around the January average for most of the UK until the weekend. However, a noticeable drop below average is forecast from Saturday onwards and is predicted to persist throughout the final week of January. This shift is based on several forecasting models suggesting a wider temperature decrease.
Forecasting snow in the UK is inherently complex due to its island geography and continental influences. While Atlantic air typically brings milder conditions, occasional Arctic or Siberian winds can introduce cold spells with snow. Minor temperature fluctuations of just one or two degrees can determine whether precipitation falls as rain or snow, making precise snow forecasts challenging until closer to the event.
