A major snowstorm dubbed the 'Beast from the East' is set to sweep across the UK later this month, with forecast maps showing snow covering major cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow. The weather front is expected to arrive on January 23, bringing widespread snowfall that could last through January 24.
According to the GFS weather model, snow will fall across the entire length of the UK, from the southern coast of England to the far north of Scotland, spanning approximately 600 miles. Snow accumulation maps for January 24 and 25 indicate settled snow in London, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Nottingham, Norwich, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen.
The blizzard is reminiscent of the infamous Beast from the East in 2018, which saw temperatures drop as low as -14°C and snow accumulations of up to 20 inches. However, this storm is expected to be less severe, with up to eight inches in Scotland, two inches in northern England, and one inch elsewhere.
BBC Weather's long-range forecasts also suggest the possibility of further snow later in January and early February. The forecast for January 19-25 indicates a low chance of meaningful snowfall but possible wintry showers in northern regions. The outlook for January 26 to February 8 notes that while mild westerly winds are expected, there is a chance of colder flows if high pressure builds over Scandinavia.
