An Arctic storm is expected to sweep across the UK, bringing unsettled weather conditions that could affect the entire country for 14 days, according to weather maps. WXCharts maps indicate snowfall blanketing Britain from January 1 to January 14, with temperatures potentially dropping as low as -15C in some regions.
According to the weather maps, the cold snap begins to hit the northern areas of the country on January 1 and spreads to the entire country with each passing day.
Snowy conditions are likely to hit the country on the first day of 2025 with areas such as Wick, Inverness, Fort William and Portress to be the first victim.
However, the entire country is likely to be covered under snow from January 6 to 14 with weather maps turning white and purple.
January 9 is likely to be the worst day as temperature levels plunge to -14C even in the southern parts of the country.
As per the maps, areas such as Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester may shiver at -13 to -12C.
Jim Dale, a meterorlogist with British Weather Services said: “The cold/snow conditions kicks in New Years Eve and unwinds southwards on New Years’ Day and beyond.
“It is going to be much colder everywhere, but most snow confined to northern UK. at first, taking time to hit the south but it’s not out of the question. It is goibg to be certainly a bitterly cold start to 2025.”
The Met Office’s long-range forecast for January 2 to 11 reads: “As the deep area of low pressure clears east by Thursday, winds will turn northerly and cold air will be drawn across the UK.
“Showers of rain and sleet will turn increasingly to snow, especially across the north, and coasts exposed to the onshore wind. This cold, showery northerly may persist for a few days before high pressure builds from the west, bringing a period of more settled weather.
“There is a chance that rain may move in from the south over the first weekend of January, turning to snow as it runs into colder air. Into the following week, a fairly changeable picture is most likely.
“Wettest and windiest weather in the north and west, whilst the south and east will probably remain more settled overall.”
