Fresh weather data reveals a stark north-south divide as the UK braces for its first significant snowfall of the season. While Scotland is set to bear the brunt of the wintry conditions, new maps from WX Charts indicate that a total of 26 counties across England will completely escape any accumulation.
Which Areas Will See Snow?
According to the latest projections, parts of northern England are in line for a dusting of snow. The affected counties include Northumberland, Cumbria, Durham, Yorkshire, and Lancashire. Further south, areas of Greater Manchester, Derbyshire (particularly the Peak District), Cheshire, and Shropshire are also forecast to see some snowfall.
However, the majority of England will remain untouched by the white stuff. The extensive list of unaffected counties spans from the South West to the East Midlands and the Home Counties.
The Full List of Unaffected Counties
Weather experts have identified a clear geographical pattern in the forecast. The following 26 counties are expected to remain snow-free:
- Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Somerset
- Hampshire, Sussex, Berkshire, Wiltshire
- Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Surrey
- Oxfordshire, Essex, Kent, Greater London, Cambridgeshire
- Northamptonshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire
- Leicestershire, Worcestershire, West Midlands
- Rutland and Lincolnshire
Longer Range Forecast and Expert Analysis
The Met Office outlook for late November through December suggests uncertain weather patterns, but indicates a greater chance of high-pressure systems developing. This would bring more settled, dry conditions compared to current patterns, along with increased likelihood of overnight frost and fog.
Nick Finnis from Netweather TV notes a strong signal for colder conditions from next weekend, with risks of overnight frost and wintry showers in northern regions. These showers are likely to fall as snow over higher ground and potentially at lower levels in Scotland.
Mr Finnis added: "No signal for snow in the south for now, though turning noticeably colder than this coming week, which will see temperatures in the mid or even high teens!" The duration of these colder conditions remains uncertain, depending on the persistence of blocking high-pressure systems to the northwest.
Despite the generally colder trend, the Met Office suggests that overall temperatures are likely to be near or slightly above average for the period, though colder spells remain possible, especially if prolonged settled weather develops.
