Britain's wintry blast has been extended for another day, with fresh weather data revealing snow flurries will now continue across parts of the country until Friday.
Extended Snowfall Timeline
According to the latest projections from WX Charts, which utilises Met Desk data, the deteriorating conditions are now expected to persist until Friday, November 21. The cold snap, bringing biting temperatures and snowfall, is set to grip the nation from Tuesday, November 18, through to the end of the week.
By Friday, thermometers are forecast to plunge below freezing across southern England. The GFS model indicates the south coast could experience snowfall intensities of up to 1mm per hour.
When and Where the Snow Will Stop
Advanced data analysis provides a precise end time for the wintry precipitation. The snowfall is predicted to linger across southern regions, including Kent, Essex, and other parts of the Home Counties, until approximately midnight on Friday.
Weather maps show patches of grey, white, and blue, representing the snow, finally disappearing from above southern England around 00:00am on Saturday morning.
Ongoing Hazards and Long-Term Outlook
Beyond the snow itself, the Met Office has highlighted that ice will be a significant ongoing hazard, particularly during overnight periods in the coming days.
Looking further ahead into late November and towards the Christmas period, the Met Office's medium to long-term forecast suggests a continuation of unsettled conditions. A westerly weather pattern is likely to dominate, bringing outbreaks of rain and showers with temperatures near or slightly below normal.
The forecast also notes: "There is also a chance of Atlantic frontal systems moving in from the west at times and temporary periods of northerly flow that may lead to some wintry showers." This indicates that further cold snaps cannot be ruled out as we head deeper into winter.
