The UK has been warned to prepare for a “second wave” of snow in January – with maps and charts turning white. WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data, shows a downturn in conditions sweeping across the country around January 23.
In the wake of Christmas, the UK has faced a barrage of bitterly cold conditions, with snowfall across January 3, January 4, January 5, January 6, January 7 and January 8. Now, the UK has been told the north of England, Midlands and south coast could be at risk AGAIN.
Maps show on January 23 at 6am, snow will hit Scotland, the north of England, parts of Wales and some of the south coast. Some parts of Scotland will see up to 25cm of snow, the data – used projecting Met Desk figures onto WX Charts charts – says.
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The south coast could be braced for as much as 10cm of the white stuff each and every hour. A Met Office forecast spanning until January 22 explains: “High pressure is likely to build from the south, close to or over the UK throughout this period, with generally settled conditions prevailing for many.
“Cloud amounts will be variable and often large, with a chance of some fog developing under clearer spells, which could be slow to clear. Frontal systems may affect some parts of the UK though, these more likely towards the northwest of the UK, bringing some rain and windier conditions here, especially to western Scotland.
“Temperatures are likely to be generally around or a little above average in the north and west, although southern and eastern parts may be colder at times, especially where overnight fog and frost is slow to clear.”
The January 23 to February 6 outlook adds: “High pressure may initially dominate, especially in the south, bringing quiet, grey, and cool conditions here. Northern parts are more-likely to be unsettled but milder. This pattern will likely spread across the whole UK by the end of the period, leading to milder conditions with periods of rain and strong winds more widely.”