New weather maps from WXCharts indicate that a 36-hour blizzard could sweep across large parts of the UK within days, with some areas potentially buried under up to 27 inches (69 cm) of snow. The disruptive system is forecast to arrive on Monday evening, January 26, intensifying overnight and peaking on Tuesday, January 27, before lingering into Wednesday morning.
Snowfall is expected to begin around 9 pm on Monday, spreading from central Wales, with Powys and Shropshire among the first affected areas. The snow will then move eastwards overnight, becoming more widespread by early Tuesday. The Midlands, including Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, and Manchester, are expected to see sustained snowfall, while Greater London may see lighter accumulations. Derbyshire is forecast to experience the heaviest snowfall at this stage.
By Tuesday afternoon, the snow is predicted to expand dramatically, covering almost all of Wales, much of the Midlands, and northern England. Cities such as Leeds, Bradford, and Newcastle are set to see flurries, with heavier falls over the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, and surrounding national parks. Norwich is also expected to receive snow, while the system surges into Scotland, affecting Aberdeen, Dundee, and the Highlands. Northern Ireland, including Belfast, is forecast to be hit as well.
By midnight on Wednesday, January 28, the snow band will begin to drag northwards, with Wales and Shropshire still covered and lighter snowfall reaching parts of the south, including Bristol and Peterborough. Scotland and northern regions will bear the brunt of the storm. Snow-depth charts show huge accumulations in Scotland, with the Cairngorms National Park potentially seeing up to 27 inches (69 cm) by 9 am on Wednesday. Parts of Yorkshire could see around 9.5 inches (24 cm), Manchester nearly 8 inches (20 cm), and Wales up to 11 inches (28 cm) in the hardest-hit areas.
