New maps by WXCharts have revealed the days on which Britain could be struck by snow as temperatures are expected to plummet to as low as -5C across parts of the UK
Brits have been warned to brace themselves for wintry conditions as new maps suggest an “Arctic blast” is set to hit the UK.
New data has revealed that areas across the country could be dusted in snow as the maps turned purple. Places based in Northwestern England and the Midlands might be affected by the latest weather warning. Ireland is also expected to mirror similar conditions, according to the charts.
The WXCharts maps suggest that the harsh conditions are heading towards the UK from Scandinavia as temperatures are set to plunge. The updated maps have shown that the areas could be blanketed with snow from November 19 to November 21.
It comes as temperatures are expected to plunge as low as -5C or below, creating ideal conditions for snowfall. Despite the data shown by the charts, forecast services such as the Met Office have disputed the idea.
The weather service explained that the chance of snowfall is “very low”. In a statement, Met Office said: “Turning more unsettled into next weekend with low pressure probably becoming established close to the UK bringing rain or showers to most regions. The heaviest and most frequent spells of rain are most likely in the north and west.
“Drier and brighter spells of weather remain possible, particularly in southern regions. Some wintry precipitation is possible in places, with snow most likely to fall over high ground in the north.”
The Met Office earlier said that it is hard to determine the exact forecast so far in advance. Spokesman Andrea Bishop told Country Living: “There is no indication of widespread snow at this time and snow is not something that can be forecast at such a long timeframe. Forecasting snow in the UK isn’t like some other places along the UK’s latitude, where snow can be quite reliably forecast days or weeks in advance.
“Because of the UK’s location, where the air comes from is incredibly important when it comes to determining if snow is possible. Being surrounded by water also adds another factor to predicting snow chances in the UK. It may not feel like it if you dip your toe in, but the water in the seas around the UK is well above freezing and that affects the temperature of the air close to the surface which can determine how much snow is in the forecast.”
