Brits are bracing for a major wintry blast this week, as foretellers prognosticate a 330- afar wall of snow sweeping across the country.
Temperatures are set to drop below freezing, bringing icy conditions and a real wintry sense to numerous corridors of the UK.
Snow and Rain to Hit Britain
Weather maps from WXCharts, grounded on Met Office data, show snow hitting Aberystwyth, Wales, around 3 pm on Friday, December 5, before spreading north to Aviemore, Scotland, by early evening.
Northern Wales could see up to five inches of snowfall, while pockets across Scotland may anticipate around an inch.
It won’t just be snow causing dislocation. Southern England, the West Midlands, the North West, and Wales are anticipated to face heavy rain, with Northern Ireland and south west Scotland seeing analogous wet and breezy conditions.
Motorists are being advised to take extra care as the blend of snow and rain could produce slippery roads.
UK Snow Forecast: What Residents Should Expect?
The Met Office has said stormy spells will continue in the run-up to Friday; however, there will be brighter interludes between showers.
Their long-range UK winter weather forecast from December 6 to December 15 reads: “Likely a continuation of the unsettled conditions seen for much of the week with further showers or some longer spells of rain affecting much of the country.
On Saturday, a frontal zone is expected to move east, and this could bring a spell of locally heavy rain, particularly on hills exposed to the strong southerly winds.
Behind this turning brighter but with showers, some of which could be heavy and thundery. It’s possible we could then see yet more organised, locally heavy rain move across most areas on Monday.
Generally, temperatures will be close to average, but it will likely feel quite chilly in the often wet and breezy conditions. However, we are unlikely to see much in the way of frost or fog in this unsettled spell.”
Basically, Brits should prepare for a blend of icy mornings, wet afternoons, and occasional thundery showers, classic December rainfall.
Hill Snow and Cold Spells Before Christmas
Looking further ahead, the Met Office warns that hill snow is possible in northern regions between December 16 and December 30.
They note: “Overall, near or slightly above average temperatures are most likely, though some colder spells are also possible, especially should any prolonged settled spells develop.”
This means there’s still a chance of a white Christmas for some parts of the UK, especially in the north. With a combination of snow, rain, and cold winds anticipated, downtime, fleeces, thrills, and careful driving will be essential for the coming weeks.
