Multiple counties across the Midlands have been placed on snow alert as forecasters predict a significant wintry blast will hit the UK later this week. Fresh maps and weather data indicate a band of snow, described by some as a 'weather bomb', is set to arrive from Friday, January 16.
Which Areas Are Set For Snow?
According to the latest projections from WX Charts, several central English counties are in line for a dusting of the white stuff. The data specifically highlights Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire as being at risk.
Neighbouring Leicestershire is also forecast to receive some snowfall as the system moves across the region. However, the disruptive weather is not confined to the Midlands.
Broader Met Desk analysis for January 16 suggests flurries will extend further north and west. The forecast earmarks North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire for potential snow, alongside Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and Lincolnshire.
Timeline of the Incoming Cold Snap
The onset of the wintry conditions may actually begin slightly earlier than Friday. Forecasters note that from 9pm on Thursday, January 15, showers could start to intensify and turn increasingly wintry across many parts of the country.
Providing a broader look at the week ahead, Jo Farrow from Netweather TV outlined the changing conditions. "The windy weather will have eased and there will be clear skies overnight but chilly sunshine to start Tuesday," she said.
"By Tuesday morning, there will be bands of showery rain giving a miserable start in places." Ms Farrow added that colder air will then arrive from the northwest, bringing fresh snow for the Scottish mountains by late morning on Tuesday, with a scattering of wintry showers continuing into the evening for western Scotland.
Chilly Nights and Frosty Mornings Ahead
The forecaster explained that much of the UK will then see a quieter, sunnier but colder spell mid-week, leading to a widespread frost on Wednesday morning. While milder air is expected to return over England on Thursday, the overall trend is for a colder period.
"Overall there will be some nippy nights this week with further rain," Ms Farrow concluded, advising the public to prepare for a drop in temperatures and the likelihood of disruptive snowfall in the identified regions from Friday onwards.
