The Met Office has issued a list of essential items to prepare for “severe winter weather” as the UK braces for potential snowfall and icy conditions in the run-up to Christmas
Thought you were enjoying a relatively mild November? Think again. Brits are bracing for an icy ‘beast from the east’ which will see snowy conditions arrive in the UK as we approach Christmas.
Posting on the Facebook group called UK Severe Weather and Thunderstorms Updates, a member posted a picture of a grim forecast. They wrote: “Holy snowfall probably a first beast from the east of winter.”
It comes as UK households have been issued a checklist of seven crucial items to stockpile in preparation for “severe winter weather”. The Met Office posted on X: “Stay #WeatherReady this winter by following some helpful tips from our partners on preparing your home and garden for severe winter weather.”
The national weather service advised collecting water, snacks, medication, warm clothing, baby formula and nappies (if needed) and pet food (if necessary).
In its 10-day forecast, the Met Office’s ‘deep dive’ blog stated on Friday: “Probability plots for next week suggest that high pressure across Scandinavia will dominate through the weekend, but as the week progresses, higher pressure to the north of the UK becomes more likely.
“This does not guarantee dry weather, as recent computer model runs indicate that the low to the southwest could become more dominant, pushing further rain into southern and western areas. The key uncertainty is whether this low will push further north or if higher pressure will build in from the north.”
“This could shift the division from an east-west split to a more south-north split, but with low pressure to the southwest, further outbreaks of rain are likely, especially in southern and western parts of the UK. In summary, the latest 10-day trend points to a continuation of mild conditions, with temperatures remaining above average for the time of year.
“However, the weather is set to become more unsettled, with rain most likely in western and southern areas. The slow-moving nature of the weather patterns, driven by a weak and wavy jet stream, means that uncertainty remains high, particularly regarding the extent and timing of rainfall.
“The wettest conditions are expected in southern and western parts of the UK, especially through the second half of next week.”
This warning comes as sections of Britain brace for a potential battering of up to 10cm of snow per hour within a fortnight, according to GFS weather model maps.
Soggy and freezing conditions are predicted to blanket vast swathes of the UK between November 13 and November 17.
The most recent map for November 13 at 6pm reveals torrential downpours sweeping across Scotland, Northern Ireland and portions of northern England, particularly around Newcastle.
Across the Scottish Highlands – predominantly near Inverness and Aberdeen – snowfall could reach speeds of up to 5cm per hour.
Edinburgh might experience a combination of sleet or wet snow, whilst areas further south are anticipated to remain dry.
By November 14 at 6am, several centimetres of snow are predicted across sections of the Highlands, while other Scottish regions, including Aberdeen and Edinburgh, face rainfall.
Damp conditions are also anticipated in Newcastle, Belfast and further south in Birmingham, Cardiff and Plymouth – though London appears likely to dodge the deluges. On the 15th of November at 6am, the maps predict that much of the country will be hit by heavy rain and strong winds.
Torrential rain is expected to sweep through Northern Ireland and northern England. Further north, wintry conditions are forecast for the Highlands – from Inverness to Wick – with snow likely on higher ground.
Meanwhile, the south of England, including London, Birmingham and Cardiff, is set to experience milder conditions.
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