Widespread snowfall is expected to cover 10 towns in the UK as weather maps indicate snowy conditions. A cold front is moving in as we approach the Christmas season, with temperatures dropping to around 0 degrees Celsius. WXCharts, utilizing MetDesk data, has identified 10 towns likely to experience snow on Friday.
Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Macclesfield, Sheffield, Carlisle, Dumfries, Hawick, Ayr, Stirling, and Perth are the towns where snow is anticipated around 6 pm on Friday. Meanwhile, rain is forecasted for most parts of the country except for certain areas along the Northern Ireland border, the Highlands, and the South West.
By 3 am on Saturday, the snow is expected to have moved over England, lingering in Wales and the Scottish Highlands. Additionally, snowfall is predicted just south of Inverness and in the central Highlands. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Sussex and Kent on Friday, with slow journey times and delays expected.
Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert stated that the UK will experience continued unsettled weather over the weekend and into the following week. He emphasized the possibility of icy patches, fog in the southeast, and windy, rainy conditions. The heaviest rainfall is anticipated over high ground areas in south Wales, southwest England, Cumbria, southwest Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with the potential for localized flooding and travel disruptions.
Looking ahead, the Met Office cautioned about potentially disruptive weather next week, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates advised the public to stay updated on the forecast and watch out for severe weather warnings related to the approaching low-pressure system.