The UK is bracing for snowy conditions post Storm Claudia, as the Met Office predicts wintry weather. A cold front from the north is set to bring plummeting temperatures and potential snowfall across various regions, with parts of Scotland already experiencing snow. Met Office’s Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Holler, forewarns of icy conditions and temperatures as low as -7C in certain areas next week.
BBC Weather highlights five areas most likely to see wintry showers – northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, the North Yorkshire Moors, west Wales, and the moors of southwest England due to exposure to the cold northerly wind. However, an Atlantic weather system is expected to collide with the cold air, potentially leading to more snowfall in inland Scotland, northern England, the Midlands, and even parts of the southeast.
Latest weather models indicate snow moving south from Scotland on Wednesday morning, with heavy snowfall anticipated in northern England before spreading to Wales, the Midlands, and parts of the southwest. Up to 5cm of snow could accumulate in the Pennines based on the data.
These changes follow the aftermath of Storm Claudia, which caused severe flooding in Wales, prompting a major incident declaration. The town of Monmouth in southeast Wales witnessed extensive flooding, leading to the rescue and evacuation of numerous individuals. Record-breaking rainfall was reported in Gwent, southeast Wales, and Worcestershire, with strong winds impacting areas like northwest Wales and northwest England.
The Welsh Government issued a statement urging affected individuals to follow official guidance from NRW, emergency services, and local authorities in light of the storm’s impact on homes, businesses, and infrastructure.