Parts of Britain are preparing for a wintry spell as new meteorological data indicates a significant chance of snowfall across multiple regions next week.
Which Areas Are Set for Snow?
Forecast maps from WXCharts, which utilises data from MetDesk, predict disruptive snow will fall over a three-day period. The wintry weather is expected to begin on Friday, December 5, and continue through to Sunday, December 7.
The most intense period appears to be centred on Saturday, December 6, with the largest number of counties likely to see accumulation by 3pm that afternoon.
Counties on Alert in England and Scotland
The forecast pinpoints ten specific counties that are most likely to be affected. Residents in these areas should stay updated on local conditions.
In England, the counties in the firing line are:
- Northumberland
- County Durham
- North Yorkshire
- West Yorkshire
Across the border in Scotland, the following regions are expected to see the heaviest snow:
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
- Highland
- Angus
- Perth and Kinross
- Stirling
Official Met Office Outlook
The national weather service, the Met Office, has issued its own long-range forecast covering the period from December 5 to 14. Their assessment suggests that any snowfall during this time is most probable over higher ground.
A Met Office spokesperson stated: "Likely a continuation of the unsettled conditions seen for much of the week. Initially a weakening frontal zone will bring cloud and some patchy rain and drizzle, mostly to northern and eastern areas."
This indicates that while the snow forecast is prominent in the modelling data, the exact extent and impact will depend on temperature fluctuations, particularly at lower elevations.
Staying Informed on a Developing Situation
This remains a developing weather story. Conditions can change rapidly as the event approaches, so residents in the highlighted counties are advised to monitor the latest forecasts from the Met Office and local authorities.
Travel plans for the first weekend of December may need to be reviewed, especially for journeys through northern England and Scotland, where road and rail networks could be affected by the wintry precipitation.
