Brits Face Six Days of Snow with Intense Blizzards
Snow is expected to hit the UK with persistent flurries lasting six days, according to advanced weather models predicting up to 5cm of snowfall per hour in some areas.
Snowfall Timeline and Coverage
- Starting November 14, almost all of Scotland will be covered in snow by 6pm, with the heaviest snowfall in eastern and central regions.
- Snow intensity could reach about 5cm per hour in these areas.
- By November 15, snow will move south, affecting higher ground in northern England.
- Northern Ireland is forecast to see snowfall around 1cm per hour.
- England and Wales will see heavy rain on lower ground during this period.
Extended Snowfall and Movement
Light snow will persist in Cairngorms National Park from November 16 to 18. On November 19, snow showers may drift southward, impacting northern England, Wales, the Midlands, and possibly reaching Southampton on the south coast.
Snowfall in England during this time is expected to be light, with less than 1cm per hour.
End of Snowfall
All snow is predicted to clear from the UK by November 20.
"The Arctic flurries look set to get underway on November 14, with the GFS weather model showing almost all of Scotland engulfed in snow at around 6pm."
Summary: Advanced forecasts indicate the UK will experience six days of snow, with intense bursts reaching 5cm per hour, beginning mid-November and tapering off by the 20th.