Snow maps are pointing to a possible late-March chilly snap that would see elements of the UK hit by as much as 36 hours of wintry showers. Several main cities in the firing line between March 24 and March 25.
Weather charts primarily based on the ECMWF model show bands of snow pushing southwards throughout the nation from the early hours of March 24, with wintry showers lingering into the afternoon of March 25. Northern and western areas seem most uncovered, however the maps recommend snowfall might attain additional south at instances, significantly as colder air spreads throughout the UK.
Cities more likely to see snow sooner or later throughout the 36-hour window embrace Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee in Scotland, in addition to Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield in northern England. Further south, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent and elements of north Wales, together with areas close to (*36*), might additionally see flurries.
There are additionally indications that snow showers might attain elements of the Midlands and even the south of England, with London, Southampton and surrounding areas proven on the maps as having no less than a threat of wintry precipitation throughout the interval.
The wintry spell aligns with the Met Office’s lengthy-vary outlook, which warns of a shift to extra unsettled situations in late March. Forecasters say Atlantic climate techniques will convey changeable situations, with a “briefly widely colder interlude” attainable as northerly winds develop.
This colder push raises the probability of snow, particularly in northern areas, whereas sturdy winds might additionally accompany the shift, rising the chance of disruptive situations.
Met Office forecasters warning that particulars stay unsure a number of days out, significantly in southern areas, the place temperatures might hover nearer to the rain-snow margin.
Based solely on the maps supplied for the interval from midnight on March 24 to 12pm on March 25, the next UK cities show some degree of snow or wintry precipitation:
