Met Office issues fresh update on UK snow warnings: ’dangerous’ 10cm snowfall expected

06 January 2025 , 12:05

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The Met Office says more snow flurries are set to fall on parts of the UK this week, with as much as 10cm coming on Wednesday according to new weather warnings.

The Met Office has issued fresh weather warnings as "dangerous" snow is forecast to fall across more areas this week, with as much as 10cm on the cards for some.

Millions of people have been forced to battle flurries this morning as the country returns to work after the New Year break. Weather warnings remain in place in several parts of the UK, including five for snow and ice in the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The weather warnings are set to continue Tuesday as new snow and ice warnings have been issued - starting today at 3pm - in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and south-western England. Wednesday also promises to be problematic for those living in the south where as much as 10cm could fall. People have been told power cuts may happen and drivers should prepare for breakdowns.

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Three warnings are in place on Tuesday

The warning impacting Wales and England, which comes into effect today ay 5pm and lasts until 10am tomorrow, states: "Icy stretches are expected to develop this evening, due to ongoing wet surfaces following earlier rain and, in places, snowmelt. Frequent sleet or snow showers are also expected to affect Wales and parts of northwest England this evening, moving into southwest England, the Midlands and parts of southern England in the early hours of Tuesday.

Wednesday’s snow warning covers the south of England

"In addition to the ice, these are likely to produce snow accumulations of a few cm above 200 metres, with a small chance of greater than 5cm above 200 metres in Wales. The heaviest snow showers may also produce temporary accumulations of 0-2 cm at low levels."

Wednesday’s warning states: "Whilst not all areas may be affected, outbreaks of snow may push in from the southwest during Wednesday, potentially giving some significant accumulations in places. Some 2-5cm of snow could accumulate fairly widely, and as much as 10cm over higher ground, especially over east or northeast-facing slopes.

"Rain or sleet is more likely near coasts. Note there is still a possibility the weather system, and associated rain or snow, may remain further south across the English Channel."

Deputy Chief Forecaster Mike Silverstone said: “The low pressure that brought the snow and heavy rain in the south will move out to the east by Monday. This will allow a cold northerly flow to become established again for much of next week.

"This will bring further sleet, snow and hail showers to northern Scotland in particular, but possibly to some other areas, especially near western coasts, with a fair amount of dry and bright weather elsewhere. Temperatures will remain below average, with widespread frost and the threat of ice at times. Some areas, especially in the north, may struggle to get above freezing for several days.

"There is also the potential for some snow in southern and maybe central parts of England and Wales around the middle of the week, as a system brushes the south, bumping into the cold air. This is however still uncertain, and we’ll continue to assess this over the coming days. Further weather warnings could be issued through next week, so do stay up to date with the forecast.”

David Wilson

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