Snow and blizzard-like conditions are expected to impact over a dozen major cities in the UK next week, according to weather forecasts.
The latest weather maps from WXCharts, utilizing MetDesk data, indicate that approximately 15 cities in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England may experience significant snowfall between Wednesday, February 4, and Thursday, February 5.
This forecast comes as the Met Office has issued nine weather warnings for Tuesday in preparation for Storm Chandra affecting the UK. Storm Chandra will be the third major storm to hit the country this month following the disruptions caused by storms Goretti and Ingrid.
The projections suggest that London and most of southern England are likely to escape snowfall, with rain expected instead. The heaviest snow is anticipated in the Scottish Highlands, where up to 19 inches of snow could accumulate. Parts of the Pennines and surrounding regions might also see around seven inches of snow cover.
Furthermore, a large part of the UK is set to face rain and wind alerts on Tuesday as Storm Chandra approaches overnight. The storm has been named Chandra as it is the next in line in the storm naming sequence shared among the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Paul Gundersen, the Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, stated, “Storm Chandra will bring various hazards to the UK on Monday night and Tuesday.”
“Initially, strong winds will impact the Isles of Scilly, western Cornwall, and southwest Wales, with gusts of 70 to 80mph possible. Heavy rain adds to the hazards as it falls on already saturated ground in Dorset, Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall.
“As Storm Chandra interacts with colder air further north, snow becomes a concern, with potential accumulations of 10-20cm over higher elevations in the Pennines, southern Scotland, and the Highlands. Given the complex weather conditions, it is crucial for people to stay updated with the forecast and any warnings in their area.”
In its extended forecast from Saturday, January 31, to Monday, February 9, the Met Office mentioned that Atlantic weather systems will move in from the west before stalling over the UK due to high pressure in the north and northeast.
The forecast added, “This will result in further periods of rain, showers, and occasional strong winds. Heavy and persistent rain is expected, particularly in the south and west.
“While mild weather is predicted to reach the south and southwest intermittently, cold air is likely to persist in the northeast, leading to wintry showers at times.
“When southwestern fronts meet the cold air in the northeast, there is a possibility of snow, primarily over hills but potentially extending to lower areas occasionally.”
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