UK weather maps indicate that snow is expected to hit England and Wales in December, as cold conditions are forecast in several counties.
WXCHARTS’ weather forecast shows snow arriving on Tuesday, December 16, as Shropshire and Gloucestershire are among the areas buried under white. The following day, December 17, the maps show a wall of snow covering much of Wales from the very north of the country down to the capital, Cardiff.
Merseyside is also covered in white on the same day, while other parts of Northern England can expect rain.
Later on December 17, the weather maps forecast snow hitting East Sussex, with Brighton taking the brunt of the downpour.
Minimum temperature maps show much of the UK facing conditions ranging from 4C to 7C.
The Met Office‘s forecast for December 9 – December 18 predicts broadly unsettled conditions, with low pressure impacting northwestern areas before moving east.
The service adds: “As a result, the wettest conditions are more likely in western areas, but all parts could see heavy rain at times. Strong winds are also likely at times, again more likely in the west. Temperatures are expected to remain close to or above normal.”
The Met Office makes no mention of snow in its forecast.
As for the latter half of December, the agency forecasts rain and hill snow for some areas.
It adds: “However, there is a greater chance of spells of high pressure during this period, bringing more in the way of dry weather, compared to the unsettled conditions we are likely to see through the first couple of weeks of December.
“This will increase the chances of overnight fog and frost. Overall, near or slightly above average temperatures are most likely, though some colder spells are also possible, especially should any prolonged settled spells develop.”
WXCHARTS forecasts snow for the following counties:
Somerset
Gloucestershire
Herefordshire
Shropshire
Devon
East Sussex
Conwy
Denbighshire
Gwynedd
Powys
Ceredigion
Camarthenshire
Monmouthshire
Torfaen
Caerphilly
Blaenau Gwent
Merthyr Tydfil
Rhondda
Cardiff
Glamorgan