Snow to miss two English counties as West Midlands forecast ‘confirmed’
A big weather event is building up over England, with forecasts pointing to a huge snowstorm covering almost the whole country. Weather maps from WxCharts show a 388-mile mass of snow expected to arrive next week. Unusually, two counties — Cornwall and Hampshire — are likely to stay clear of the snow.
Where the snow will arrive and when
The first flurries are expected at 6am on Tuesday, 27 January. The early hit looks set for the South West of England and parts of Wales. As the morning moves on, the snow should push east and reach the West Midlands by 12pm. For that area, the white weather could stick around until 6am on Wednesday, 28 January, giving roughly an 18-hour spell of snow.
The Met Office’s long-range forecast for 25 January to 3 February gives the wider picture. It says weather systems from the Atlantic will try to move in from the west but often stall around the UK because of high pressure to the north and northeast. As a result, parts of southern and western England may see heavy, steady rain, while the best chances of drier spells are in the far north and northeast. The forecast also notes milder air could push into the south and southwest from time to time, but colder conditions may bring an increased risk of snow showers, especially over the hills in Scotland and northern England.
How the snow will differ across the country
Much of England is expected to see snow, with different areas feeling it in different ways. The West Midlands faces a notable bout of snow across the 18-hour window mentioned above. Most counties across England should expect varying amounts, while Cornwall and Hampshire are singled out as likely to remain snow-free.
The forecasts show a clear north–south split, with drier breaks more likely in the far north and northeast. WX Charts have even produced a map that shows a marked change from ordinary conditions to areas “turning white,” underlining how extensive the coverage could be.
What the forecasters say
The Met Office has expanded its cold warning for late January and explained how the Atlantic systems are behaving in the run-up to this event. Their warning reads: “Weather systems moving in from the Atlantic will continue to attempt to push in from the west but tend to stall in the vicinity of the UK as they encounter high pressure to the north and northeast…it is likely to turn somewhat colder through this period, bringing the risk of some snow showers, most likely across hills in Scotland and northern England.”
Getting ready for the snow
With wxcharts.com showing a shift to wintry conditions, communities and local authorities are being asked to prepare for possible disruptions. The expected snowfall, together with persistent rain in some places, may affect transport and day-to-day life across England.
These predictions are important for residents who need to make practical preparations in response to the sudden change in weather. Reliable and timely forecasts from sources like the Met Office and WxCharts will help people and local services plan ahead.
As England braces for next week’s snowstorm, how well communities prepare and respond will make a big difference in coping with the challenges this weather event could bring.