Exact locations UK snow expected - and North East is not on the list
Weather maps have turned purple amid a wintry shift as the forecasts - using Met Desk data - show a large amount of snow hitting England and Wales later this month
by James Rodger · ChronicleLiveThe Met Office has issued a statement regarding the potential for a significant snow event hitting the UK, with England and Wales in line for a sprinkling of snow as October progresses and temperatures begin to fall.
Maps and charts from WX Charts have taken on a purple hue, indicating a shift towards wintry conditions, with forecasts based on Met Desk data suggesting impending snowfall. Weather specialist Jim Dale, senior meteorologist at British Weather Services, has flagged the situation as "one to watch" in light of the dramatic forecasts.
Snow coverage is expected to be extensive, blanketing nearly all of Wales and extending to Birmingham, the Cotswolds, and southern regions including Southampton. The Lake District and the Pennines are also predicted to experience the eagerly awaited snow later in the month.
The most severe weather conditions are anticipated around October 11. Jim Dale, a seasoned meteorologist and the founder of British Weather Services, has highlighted the importance of monitoring the situation, commenting: "It's the cold backside of ex-hurricane Kirk, which by then may have become Storm Ashley."
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He elaborated on the forecast, stating: "As it moves through England and Wales and out into the North Sea on October 11 and October 12, that cold air surges in behind giving the potential of some temporary wet snow especially over higher ground. However, long ways to go with the steerage on all of that and strong winds/heavy rain from that system are likely to be the first points of concern.", reports Birmingham Live.
The Met Office forecast elaborates: "An Atlantic low pressure system will drift eastwards across the UK through the first part of next week. This will bring widely unsettled conditions, with showers or longer spells of rain, heavy and persistent at times, especially over hills. Strong winds are possible too, with exposed and windward coastal areas prone to the strongest winds."
"The theme of low pressure will continue to dominate the weather for the rest of the week, with showers or longer spells of rain. There is a possibility that a deeper low pressure system, ex-Hurricane Kirk, will move close to the UK around mid-week, bringing further spells of wet and windy weather. Alternatively, this system could remain to the west of the UK. However, the theme of unsettled weather is expected to prevail."