Fresh weather maps have turned a deep purple, signalling a severe Arctic blast is poised to strike the United Kingdom early next week, bringing the threat of disruptive and heavy snowfall to many regions.
Purple Snow Maps Signal Widespread Disruption
According to data from WXCharts using MetDesk figures, the UK's recent spell of brutally cold weather is set to intensify. The maps forecast significant snow accumulation starting from midnight on Monday, January 12.
A vast purple area on the chart indicates snowfall stretching from Wick in the Scottish Highlands all the way south to Ipswich. The most concerning data reveals projected snow depths, with some parts of the country potentially buried under more than half a metre.
Regions Facing the Highest Snow Depths
The analysis pinpoints 11 specific areas expected to bear the brunt of the incoming blizzard. Scotland will be hugely impacted, particularly in the east.
Aberdeenshire could see the most extreme conditions, with depths potentially reaching a staggering 66cm by 3am on January 12. Other Scottish regions like the Highlands, Moray, and Stirling are also on high alert.
In England, the Midlands is highlighted as a hotspot. The forecasts indicate that Herefordshire could see up to 28cm of snow, while neighbouring Shropshire may get 22cm.
The full list of 11 areas facing the highest snow depths is:
- Aberdeenshire
- Argyll and Bute
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Fife
- Herefordshire
- Highland
- Moray
- Perth and Kinross
- Scottish Borders
- Shropshire
- Stirling
Official Warnings and Public Advice
The Met Office has already issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice covering Scotland, Northern England, and the Midlands for Sunday, January 11. While no warning is currently active for Monday the 12th, the situation is being closely monitored as forecasts can change rapidly.
In its five-day outlook for Sunday to Tuesday, the Met Office states: "Further wet and windy weather moving east through Sunday, with some hill snow in the north. Can also be windy here. Milder for all by Monday and into Tuesday."
Authorities are urging the public to prepare for potential travel chaos and service disruptions. Drivers are advised to avoid journeys in the worst-affected areas but, if travel is essential, to carry a winter kit in their vehicle.
Households are also recommended to prepare for possible power cuts by ensuring they have essentials like torches, batteries, and candles readily available.
