A visually striking weather map indicates an increase in snowfall expected in various parts of the UK this week. Forecasts suggest blizzards reaching as far south as Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire on Thursday night and into Friday morning. While temperatures are expected to remain mild for most of the week, a sudden drop on Thursday will bring snow to areas such as south Wales, the Midlands, and parts of the Northwest of England.
Strong gales, reaching up to 60mph, are expected on Thursday evening, making it feel colder, particularly along the west coast of Wales and the Lancashire coastline. Despite recent temperature increases, with a high of 12.9C in Bude, Cornwall, the mercury is anticipated to drop later in the week.
According to the Met Office website, Wednesday should start dry and bright but chilly after a frosty morning. Wet and windy weather is expected to move northeast on Thursday, followed by blustery showers on Friday.
Weather maps present a somber outlook, with a significant white area across Wales, Lancashire, Cumbria, and parts of the Northeast of England indicating upcoming snowfall. The Midlands is also likely to experience snow on Friday morning, as per meteorologists’ predictions.
Analyzing data from the atmosphere and oceans, the Metdesk team anticipates rain in other areas on Thursday night and Friday morning, including the Southwest of England. Concerns about flooding arise following over 43mm of rainfall in Tyndrum, Stirling, on Sunday.
Several weather warnings and alerts are in effect, with specific focus on areas like the River Teme at Stanford Bridge in Worcestershire, which is susceptible to the forecasted snowfall. The Environment Agency reports high levels at the River Severn in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, and the South Winterbourne Valley in Dorset.
Following the anticipated snowfall on Thursday and Friday, weather conditions are expected to be changeable. The Met Office predicts that further low-pressure systems moving in from the Atlantic will bring showers or longer spells of rain to many parts, with wetter weather likely in western areas. Periods of windy conditions are also possible, interspersed with drier and more settled periods towards the east.