A potential ‘Beast from the East’ storm could bring more snow to the UK later this month as per advanced forecast maps. The weather front is expected to move in from the East on January 23, covering the entire country with snow. Cities like London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, and Glasgow may experience snowfall around midday.
The GFS weather model indicates continuous snowfall on January 23 and 24, extending to Wales and Northern Ireland. Snow coverage maps for January 24 and 25 depict widespread snow cover from southern England to northern Scotland, totaling about 600 miles. Various cities including London, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Nottingham, Norwich, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, and Aberdeen are forecasted to have snow on the ground.
This upcoming blizzard could evoke memories of the 2018 Beast From The East, which saw significant snowfall and plummeting temperatures across the country. However, the current weather front is not expected to be as severe, with Scotland likely to receive up to eight inches of snow, northern England up to two inches, and one inch elsewhere.
Long-range forecasts from BBC Weather also suggest the possibility of more snow later this month and at the beginning of February. While significant snowfall chances are low, wintry showers may occur in Scotland during chillier spells. The forecast indicates normal to above-normal precipitation levels and a gradual thaw of existing snow.
Looking ahead to late January and early February, a prevailing circulation pattern with mild west to south-westerly winds is anticipated, bringing wet and windy weather from Atlantic low pressure systems. Any brief cold spells in the northern UK are expected to be short-lived, with temperatures likely to remain above average. Although uncertainties exist, the likelihood of prolonged cold weather is currently minimal.
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