Blizzards and relentless snowfall are set to leave parts of the UK submerged next week as the latest forecast suggests the white stuff could arrive in just a matter of days. According to the latest forecast from WX Charts, up to 40 hours of snowfall is set to work its way across the UK at the beginning of next week.
According to the data, England’s north east will also be severely affected by the blizzards, with snow also likely to cause disruption in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and into the Midlands.
Given the conditions are predicted to last for several days, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow alert for the North West and North East, with the freezing cold conditions presenting a ‘risk to life’ for vulnerable groups.
Charts indicate that light-moderate snow will strike amidst some heavy rainfall, meaning it is unlikely to settle, but the nippy temperatures could create the perfect recipe for some slush and black ice to form.
The remainder of the week is set to stay chilly, although temperatures are expected to increase as we move into February. Netweather TV stated: “It looks probable that we will shift into a mild and changeable south-westerly type as we head into February, but there is considerable uncertainty over how rapid this transition will be.
“This means that the early part of this week, in particular, is still likely to have mostly below-average temperatures, with potential for wintry spells if the very cold air to the east pushes as far west as the British Isles.
“Later in the week, there is a greater likelihood of wetter conditions with temperatures rising close to or rather above the seasonal average.
“The odds thus favour below-average temperatures again overall during this week.
“Precipitation is likely to be above normal in the south and east of Britain but below average in the north-west, while sunshine is likely to mirror the precipitation, below average in the south and east but well above average in the north-west.”
