UK weather forecast: Snow bomb hits – all areas to be blasted by end of 2024 | The weather | News

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A massive snow bomb is set to hit the UK by the end of 2024, with icy conditions and heavy snow forecast for large parts of the country.

According to WX chartsseveral areas will be covered in snow in the days leading up to Christmas and New Year, bringing a mix of heavy showers and freezing temperatures.

The snow is expected to hit hardest between Friday 20 December and Monday 23 December, covering regions across Scotland, northern England and parts of the Midlands.

WX Chart’s forecast shows intense purple bands of snow sweeping in from the northwest, covering higher ground and some low-lying areas.

From Friday 20 December, WX Charts maps predict that the first round of snow will hit Scotland, particularly across the Highlands and western regions.

Some areas could see snow depths build up to 5-10cm, with higher peaks possibly receiving even bigger accumulations.

The wintry showers will spread south overnight, with parts of northern England such as the Pennines also expected to wake up to a fresh blanket of snow on Saturday 21 December.

By Monday, December 23, the charts show more widespread snow hitting northern and central areas.

Places such as Cumbria, Northumberland and parts of Yorkshire are expected to see heavy snow showers with depths ranging from 2-5cm in many areas.

Scotland is again expected to bear the brunt of the wintry weather, with some spots possibly seeing up to 15cm of snow on higher ground.

Meanwhile, lower lying areas, particularly in the Midlands and North East, may experience short snow showers mixed with sleet and freezing rain.

According to WX Charts, this snow bomb will bring a mix of heavy snow and icy conditions, especially in higher elevations and more exposed areas.

Snow depths could reach up to 18cm in some parts of Scotland and northern England, with the heaviest snowfall concentrated on the mountains and hills.

East and south-east England, including London, could also see snow, according to a model’s predictions for December 22.

The Met Office is also predicting some rain before the end of 2024. As for Saturday 28 December until Saturday 11 January, the UK may experience further “changeable” weather.

For this period, the Met Office said: “Changeable with periods of wet and windy weather in most parts of the UK at times, these interspersed with some drier, clearer interludes.

“The heaviest rain and strongest winds are likely to be in the north, with the south drier and less windy overall. Temperatures are likely to vary around average with both milder and colder spells. Some snow is possible in colder intervals, especially on high ground in the north. “

Based on the WX Charts maps, the following areas could see snowfall by the end of 2024:

  • The Scottish Highlands
  • West Scotland
  • northern Scotland
  • Cumbria
  • Northumberland
  • Yorkshire (including the Pennines)
  • Parts of the Midlands
  • East Scotland (Aberdeenshire and surrounding areas)
  • North West England
  • East England
  • South East England