Britain is set to be hit by another severe winter blast, with forecasters warning the next 'snow bomb' could be even more intense than the recent Storm Goretti. New data indicates parts of the country could see accumulations of up to a staggering 66 centimetres, or 25 inches.
Snow Depth Maps Paint a Stark Picture
Maps generated by WX Charts, using data from Met Desk, show alarming snow depths exceeding 60cm across the UK from Monday, January 12. The worst of the snowfall is predicted for Scotland, where Aberdeenshire could see 25 inches (66cm) by 3am on Monday.
Other Scottish areas at significant risk include:
- Stirling and the Scottish Borders
- Perth and Kinross, Moray, and the Highlands
- Fife, Dumfries and Galloway
- Argyll, Aberdeen, and Bute
Midlands and England Also in the Firing Line
While Scotland faces the brunt, the severe weather will not be confined north of the border. Communities in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are also on alert for disruptive snowfall.
The Midlands is highlighted as a particular area of concern, with counties in the West Midlands conurbation warned to prepare for another major settling. Forecasts suggest Herefordshire could see 28cm of snow, with Shropshire facing 22cm. This comes just days after the region was hit by amber and yellow weather warnings from the Met Office, which caused widespread chaos on Friday.
Forecasters Issue Cautions for Icy Weekend
In the immediate aftermath of Storm Goretti, the UK faces a weekend of mixed conditions. The BBC's Simon King noted that while the storm is moving away, rain and breezy conditions persist in the east.
He warned: "Through tonight, temperatures will drop widely below freezing. There'll be the risk of ice, yellow Met Office warnings issued for many parts into Saturday morning." Some wintry showers are also possible over hills on Saturday.
Looking ahead, the Met Office's early forecast for the weekend indicates further wet and windy weather moving east on Sunday, with some hill snow in the north. However, a milder spell is expected to arrive by Monday and into Tuesday, potentially preceding the next major snow event.
