Weather maps from WXCharts indicate a significant storm is set to hit the UK next weekend, bringing up to 10 inches (25cm) of snow to some areas. The band of precipitation is forecast to sweep across the country on Saturday, January 17, with heavy rain in the south and west, while northern regions and high ground are expected to see substantial snowfall.
Parts of England, including the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales, along with north-western Wales and Snowdonia, are predicted to be blanketed. By early Sunday morning, the storm will have moved eastward, leaving lingering snow in the Scottish Highlands and near Newcastle. Southern Wales, particularly the Brecon Beacons, is also expected to experience heavy snowfall.
Later on Sunday, snow is forecast to return to the Midlands and even reach as far south as London by 3pm. The deepest accumulations, up to 10 inches, are expected in the Cairngorms in the eastern Scottish Highlands. The Met Office's long-range forecast for the period from January 16 to 25 describes changeable and unsettled weather, with low pressure systems from the Atlantic bringing rain and potential winter hazards, especially in the north.
