The Met Office has identified 12 areas across the UK that could experience snow on Sunday and Monday, with the first cold-health alert of the winter season already issued for parts of England.
The latest Met Office precipitation forecast map, which tracks snowfall, hail and rainfall intensity up to five days ahead, indicates that parts of Scotland, England, and Wales could see wintry weather over the weekend. At the time of writing, 12 areas are highlighted in grey on the forecast map, with precipitation rates potentially reaching up to 4mm per hour in some locations. The precise type of precipitation and the likelihood of snowfall can vary depending on local conditions and elevation.
Wintry Conditions Expected Across Scotland and Northern England
On Sunday morning, the Scottish Highlands and Aberdeenshire are among the areas where wintry precipitation could occur. The forecast map also indicates that conditions could turn wintry further south during Sunday evening. At around 8.45pm, parts of Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire and Cumbria are among the locations potentially affected.
The risk could continue into the early hours of Monday, with parts of the Scottish Highlands again showing the possibility of snow. At around 9pm on Monday, the forecast map indicates that wintry conditions could reach further south, with parts of England and Wales potentially affected. Areas highlighted in the forecast include Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Gwynedd and Flintshire.
Forecast and Cold-Health Alert Details
The Met Office's forecast for Saturday currently states: "Sunshine for England, and sunny intervals for Wales. Rain and showers for northern Scotland and its border. Increasingly strong winds for exposed Irish Sea coasts and northern hills. Feeling cold."
The outlook for Sunday to Tuesday also reads: "On Sunday, rain and hill snow sweep the northern UK, elsewhere a mix of showers and strong winds. On Monday and Tuesday, a bright start then rain and hill snow."
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued the first cold-health alert of the winter season. A yellow cold-health alert has been issued for the North West and West Midlands regions, running from 9am on Thursday, November 12 until 12pm on Saturday, November 14. The forecast remains subject to change, and snow is more likely over higher ground than in lower-lying areas.
