Weather maps are indicating a prolonged blizzard lasting 12 hours with heavy snow expected later this month during a -8C Arctic cold blast. Following a chilly start to January, Storm Goretti is ushering in more wintry weather for Brits in the upcoming weeks. The forecast shows low-pressure systems moving in from the Atlantic, colliding with cold Arctic air, resulting in significant snowfall.
On January 30, a low-pressure front is anticipated to approach from the southwest around 6 pm, introducing a band of snow that will intensify, turning maps purple. Initially, the heaviest snowfall is projected over Wales and the West Midlands, while the southern coast is likely to experience heavy rainfall.
As the night progresses, the low-pressure system will traverse central regions of the country, accompanied by a high-pressure system positioned to the north, where temperatures are expected to plummet to -8C. The Midlands is anticipated to receive the most substantial snowfall, with London also expecting snow by midnight. Concurrently, snow flurries are predicted in the northern regions of Scotland.
By 6 am on January 31, after 12 hours of the storm, the most intense snowfall is forecasted in the southeast of England, as the low-pressure system continues its eastward trajectory. The Met Office forecasts a gradual decrease in temperatures from January 25 to February 3. Weather systems originating from the Atlantic may bring periods of heavy rain or showers, particularly in the south and west, while colder conditions are expected to prevail, potentially leading to snow showers, especially in Scotland and northern England.
Heading into February, the cold weather pattern persists, with warnings of wintry hazards. From February 4-18, a continuation of the prevailing weather conditions is expected, with Atlantic frontal systems occasionally moving eastward. The jet stream’s southern position may result in wetter conditions in central and southern areas, while drier weather is likely in the north and northwest of the UK. Colder conditions in the north and northeast could bring wintry hazards, particularly on elevated terrains, when precipitation occurs.
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