BBC weather presenter forecasts ‘disruptive’ snow as wintry showers descend on the UK – Wales Online walesonline
BBC weatherman predicts ‘disruptive’ snow as wintery showers hit UK
BBC presenter and meteorologist Matt Taylor has issued an update on the weather the UK may experience in the days ahead, noting that the colder air may bring snowfallwalesonline
The Met Office has predicted that snow is likely to fall to low levels, especially in the north of the UK, however the chance of “widespread or disruptive snowfall” affecting mostly populated areas remains “low” (Image: Getty Images)
A BBC weatherman has said air masses clashing may bring “disruptive” snow to some parts of the UK earlier next week. Presenter and meteorologist Matt Taylor has issued an update on the weather the UK may experience in the days ahead, noting that the colder air may bring snowfall. It comes after the Met Office said that snow is “likely to fall” as wintry showers hit the UK. The forecast agency has predicted that snow is likely to fall to low levels, especially in the north of the UK, however the chance of “widespread or disruptive snowfall” affecting mostly populated areas remains “low”. You can read more about this forecast here.
On Tuesday, November 12, it was confirmed colder weather is on its way as Arctic winds are set to spread across the UK. The Met Office has indicated we’re in for a chill with clearer skies after days of gloom. Now BBC weatherman Matt Taylor has had his say on whether we can expect snow or not in the coming days. On Friday morning, the weatherman took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and said: “First proper feel of winter inbound. Shot of chillier air this weekend. Even colder Arctic air Tuesday onwards. In between, as air masses clash over the UK, Monday *MAY* bring disruptive snow to some northern areas on Monday. Wet/windy in the south. Details may change!”
While colder air may cause precipitation to fall as sleet or snow for some parts of the UK, experts have warned that where and how much will fall will only be known closer to the time. For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter. For now, the Met Office’s UK long-range weather forecast for the period between Monday, November 18, and Wednesday, November 27 indicates that snow may be hitting parts of the UK. The forecast reads: “Frequent wintry showers are expected, mainly in the north and along eastern and western coasts exposed to the strong north to north-westerly flow. Snow is likely to fall to low levels, especially in the north. Many inland areas may be largely dry with lengthy sunny spells, especially where sheltered from the flow. However, there is a risk of some more organized areas of rain and hill snow running east across more southern parts. The chance of any widespread or disruptive snowfall affecting more populated areas at this stage remains low though. Cold everywhere with overnight frost, and the strong winds will result in significant wind chill. There is a hint that it may become less cold later in the period, with more of a westerly flow becoming established.”
Meanwhile, the long-range weather forecast for Thursday, November 28 until Thursday, December 12, indicates that weather patterns at the start of this period are more likely “mainly unsettled” rather than cold. The Met Office adds: “These will bring some wetter and windier interludes with a risk of some snow, especially for hills of the north. A trend toward less mobile weather or more settled conditions is favored into December, although some wetter and windier interludes remain likely at times. Temperatures also trending closer to average, especially in the south.”
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