The Met Office has issued a significant weather warning, forecasting snowfall across multiple regions of the United Kingdom this Sunday, January 25th, 2026. Residents in affected areas are advised to prepare for potential travel disruptions and colder conditions as a band of wintry weather moves across the country.
Areas Facing Snowfall This Weekend
According to the latest meteorological updates, Sunday is expected to bring snowfall to a string of areas across Britain. The Met Office has specifically earmarked higher ground, parts of Scotland, and the Pennines as three primary locations set to experience this wintry precipitation. The forecast indicates that colder air is set to move in from the east on Saturday night, which will interact with existing weather systems to produce snow at elevations above 400-500 metres.
Forecaster Insights and Regional Impacts
Met Office Chief Forecaster, Andy Page, provided detailed commentary on the expected conditions. "Unsettled weather continues for many across the UK with persistent and heavy rain in parts of Scotland with snow over higher ground, and strong winds and heavy rain in southwestern England and southern Wales," he stated. Page added that elsewhere, while the weekend will remain breezy, there will be brighter and drier spells with occasional showers passing through fairly quickly.
The meteorological service further explained that by Monday, a brief quieter period is expected for many regions, though some patches of fog may start the week. Later in the day, a new frontal system will approach from the west, bringing rain into Northern Ireland and western Britain. As this front meets the colder air being pushed in from the east in the northern half of the UK, snow is possible on the leading edge over higher ground, particularly in places like the Pennines and Scottish mountains.
Additional Weather Concerns and Expert Analysis
The BBC's lead weather forecaster, Simon King, highlighted additional concerns regarding wind speeds in certain areas. "Locally on exposed areas they could touch 70mph at times leading to large waves and risk of coastal overtopping and flooding," King warned. While he noted these winds won't be as powerful or dangerous as the near 100mph winds experienced in south-west England during Storm Goretti, there could still be some impacts.
King further explained that windy conditions will likely persist through Saturday morning as the centre of Storm Ingrid stalls to the south-west, with winds gradually easing as the day progresses. The rest of the UK will avoid the most severe impacts associated with Storm Ingrid, though the rain in eastern Scotland will continue, accompanied by some snow over higher ground.
Preparation and Safety Advice
With snowfall predicted for Sunday across various UK regions, authorities recommend that residents in affected areas take necessary precautions. This includes:
- Checking local travel updates before embarking on journeys
- Ensuring vehicles are prepared for winter driving conditions
- Monitoring weather forecasts for the latest developments
- Being aware of potential disruptions to transport services
The Met Office continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as the weather system develops over the coming days.
