A potential ‘Beast from the East’ storm is looming, with forecasts indicating the likelihood of more snowfall across the UK by the end of this month. Advanced weather predictions suggest a significant weather front approaching the UK from the East on January 23, expected to bring snowfall across the entire country, including areas like London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, and Glasgow.
The GFS weather model projects continuous snowfall on January 23 and 24, affecting regions like Wales and Northern Ireland as well. Snow coverage maps for January 24 and 25 illustrate widespread snow accumulation, with areas from southern England to northern Scotland, covering a distance of approximately 600 miles, expected to be blanketed in snow. Cities like London, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Nottingham, Norwich, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, and Aberdeen are all anticipated to witness snow on the ground.
This impending blizzard may evoke memories of the severe Beast From The East in 2018, known for its extremely low temperatures and substantial snowfall. However, the upcoming weather front is not projected to be as severe, with estimations suggesting around eight inches of snow in Scotland, two inches in northern England, and one inch in other regions.
Long-range forecasts from BBC Weather also hint at further snowfall towards the end of this month and the beginning of February. The forecast for January 19 to 25 indicates a low probability of significant snowfall but possible wintry showers in northern areas, mainly Scotland, amidst fluctuating weather conditions. The forecast for January 26 to February 8 suggests continued mild westerly to south-westerly winds, with occasional wet and windy weather patterns, and a likelihood of above-normal temperatures for most regions.
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