New weather maps have revealed what major UK cities could experience the coldest temperatures before 2025. According to the maps, conditions could drop to a mere -2C
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Met Office issue snow and ice warnings ahead of first cold snap of season
Brits have been warned to brace themselves as temperatures are set to plunge to a crippling -2C ahead of the New Year.
New weather maps, by WXCharts, have revealed what areas in the UK are set to freeze from the harsh temperatures. Large parts of the maps were covered in blue, to indicate just how chilly it could actually be.
According to the latest data, major cities are set to be plunged under the numbing conditions. Cities including Worcester, Birmingham and Stoke are expected to be hit the worst. Parts of Scotland and Ireland could also experience icy temperatures.
If you are wondering what will happen in the lead up December 29, the Met Office’s long-range forecast has revealed a mixture of wintry conditions. The forecast, which runs from December to December 28, states: “Rain will clear to the east on Thursday with showers following on a very strong northwesterly wind. Showers are likely to become wintry over high ground in the north. Beyond this, it will remain changeable through the rest of the period.
“The wettest and windiest conditions will probably be in the north, with spells of heavy rain at times as low-pressure systems pass by. Further south, whilst some unsettled weather is likely at times, it will probably be drier overall with a greater influence of high pressure. Temperatures will likely vary around average with both some milder and colder interludes at times. Snow will most likely be restricted to high ground, although could temporarily fall at lower levels in the north during any colder interludes.”
The weather updates come as forecasters share whether a white Christmas could be on the cards. Sadly, a Christmas where widespread snow covers the ground is extremely rare, and since 1960 has only happened four times – in 1981, 1995, 2009 and 2010.
However, weather experts shared that if it was to snow this year, then your best chance of witnessing it would be to visit the Scottish mountains. Simon Partridge, a meteorologist for the Met Office, said:“The trouble with trying to forecast snow in the UK is that it’s a very fine line between whether we get snow or rain.”
Christmas marks the beginning of when it is likely to snow in the UK but it is more probable for there to be snow in January and February than in December. Snow settles on the ground for an average of three days in December compared to 3.3 in January and 3.4 in February. Climate change has also minimised the chances of snow due to higher average temperatures across the land and sea globally.