This dramatic weather chart reveals further snowfall is predicted this week across various regions of the UK.
Blizzard conditions are expected to sweep as far south as Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire on Thursday evening through to Friday morning, according to meteorologists. Whilst temperatures will remain relatively mild throughout the week, a sharp decline on Thursday will bring snow to south Wales, the Midlands, and sections of Northwest England.
Strong winds on Thursday evening – reaching speeds of up to 60mph – will create a biting wind chill, particularly along the western Welsh coastline and Lancashire’s shores. Recent days have seen temperatures soar, with Bude in Cornwall recording a peak of 12.9C, but the thermometer is set to plummet later this week, experts suggest.
The Met Office website states: “After a frosty start, Wednesday should be dry and bright but chilly. Wet and windy weather pushing northeastwards through Thursday, followed by blustery showers on Friday.”
Nevertheless, weather charts paint a more severe picture. One map – produced by Metdesk for forecasters at WXCharts – shows a substantial white area spanning Wales, Lancashire, Cumbria and even portions of Northeast England, indicating the approaching snow event.
Sections of the Midlands are anticipated to experience snowfall on Friday morning, the weather experts predict. Analysis of atmospheric and oceanic data by the Metdesk team indicates rainfall is expected across various regions on Thursday night into Friday morning, particularly affecting the Southwest of England.
Concerns are mounting after more than 43mm of precipitation was recorded in Tyndrum, Stirling, on Sunday, raising fears of potential flooding in vulnerable areas.
Multiple weather warnings and alerts have been issued, with special attention being paid to the River Teme at Stanford Bridge in Worcestershire, a location especially susceptible to the anticipated snowfall. The Environment Agency reports elevated water levels at the River Severn at Severn Ham in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, as well as the South Winterbourne Valley in Dorset.
After the snowfall anticipated across many regions on Thursday and Friday, meteorological conditions are set to remain unsettled. According to the Met Office website: “Further areas of low pressure moving in from the Atlantic will tend to dominate, meaning showers or longer spells of rain for many parts.
“Wet weather will probably be most prevalent across western areas, though given the potential for low pressure systems to become slow-moving in the vicinity of the UK, heavy rain is possible anywhere at times.
“Periods of windy weather are also possible at times. There are also likely to be some drier, more settled periods though, mainly towards the east.”
