Scotland is being warned it could experience an extended period of winter weather next week, with fresh meteorological charts suggesting approximately 30 hours of uninterrupted snowfall across multiple counties in the UK.
WXCharts indicates the initial snow bands will arrive at 3pm on Tuesday (May 12), persisting until 9pm on Wednesday (May 13). By Wednesday lunchtime, the charts reveal snow advancing into sections of Yorkshire and County Durham – encompassing Harrogate and Darlington – while Newcastle and Durham are likewise predicted to receive flurries.
Scotland, spanning from Ayr through to central and northern regions, is similarly projected to witness extensive snow throughout this timeframe. Snow is anticipated to reach northwest Scotland at approximately 6pm on Tuesday, based on WXCharts projections, reports the Express.
View 4 ImagesSnow could blanket large parts of eastern Scotland and some of England on Wednesday(Image: WXCHARTS)
Further south, districts of northern England – incorporating Blackpool, Preston and Blackburn – are predicted to experience rainfall rather than snow.
Accompanying this snowfall, temperatures are likewise projected to drop to near-freezing throughout substantial portions of Scotland at roughly 6am on Wednesday, with lows ranging between 3C and 7C across most of England.
The Met Office’s outlook from Tuesday through Thursday states: “Rain moving southeastwards on Tuesday. This followed on Wednesday and Thursday by sunshine and showers, heavy and thundery at times. Rather cool and often breezy. Further overnight frosts.”
View 4 ImagesA bitterly cold Arctic blast of freezing air will engulf the UK, maps suggest(Image: WXCharts)
Netweather.tv meteorologist Nick Finnis stated in his most recent weather blog: “Later in the week, air will have originated from within the arctic circle, so it will feel distinctly chilly, particularly out of the sun, while snow is a possibility for Scottish mountains.
“There will be showers most days in the cool northerly or northwesterly flow, turning heavier from mid-week, when arctic air arrives, while at night there will be a risk of widespread frost as skies clear – particularly later in the week.
“Another weakening cold front will move southeast across the UK on Tuesday, reaching the southeast early evening, just a band of cloud with some patchy rain not amounting to much for most, very little rain when it reaches the southeast.
“Some sunshine ahead of the front, while sunny spells return following the front clearance, but with blustery showers arriving in the northwest. Temperatures similar to Monday.”
View 4 ImagesWeather maps show snow hitting parts of the UK on Wednesday afternoon(Image: WXcharts)
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