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The UK can expect more wintry weather as the Met Office has announced that an Arctic blast will bring snowfall once again.
Earlier this week, there was snow and sleet in London and the South-East due to temperatures dropping below freezing after a week of intense rain.
The Met Office announced on Tuesday that the UK experienced its ninth lowest temperature of the winter season, with the thermostat reaching -11C in Aviemore, Scotland.
The weather expert predicted that a colder wind from the north and “Arctic influence” will arrive in the UK on Sunday, causing temperatures to drop. More snow is also expected in the upcoming week.
Will Lang, head of situational awareness at the Met Office, stated that there will be a return to very cold temperatures over the weekend, which will affect the entire UK in the beginning of next week.
“At first, this will result in a greater number of showers along the coastlines, with a progression towards snowfall in numerous locations, particularly in the northern regions.”
According to a representative from the forecasting agency, temperatures are expected to decrease significantly next week and reach around 3C in the southern region of England and near freezing in the northern region.
On Monday, vehicles were parked in Lenham, Kent during a snowstorm.
According to experts, the upcoming week will bring a significant drop in perceived temperature due to wind chill. The remainder of the week in the UK will continue to be cool and dry, with maximum daytime temperatures staying in the low single digits in the southern region.
Thursday is expected to begin with strong winds and cold temperatures in the southern region. However, on Friday, the risk of frost may shift to the northern region, although both days are predicted to remain mostly dry.
On Friday, a group of rain is forecasted to travel across the north of Scotland, then continue south on Saturday. This rain may become “drizzly” or turn into clouds for certain areas.
2018
The weather forecast for Sunday, January 14th, 2018 from the Met Office.
The lowest daily minimum temperature recorded this winter was -12.5C at Altnaharra on December 3rd.
Furthermore, along with the drop in temperature, certain areas of the UK have been experiencing ongoing problems with flooding caused by intense rainfall during Storm Henk.
The quantity of flood advisories currently active in England is slowly diminishing after the recent heavy rainfall, with 98 still in effect as of Wednesday afternoon. Additionally, there are 116 flood notifications indicating areas that may experience flooding.
Residents of Lightlands Lane in Cookham, Berkshire have been affected by sewer flooding, as reported by Thames Water.
On January 9, 2024, individuals are seen navigating through standing water on a flooded street in Wraysbury, located west of London.
The water company expressed regret to the community and stated: “Regrettably, the flood barriers near Lightlands Lane Sewage Pumping Station were unable to withstand the excessive rainfall that occurred recently.”
Due to this incident, the website experienced a flood, hindering our ability to remove sewage from nearby properties. Our engineers will proceed with essential repairs in locations that are deemed safe.
The sewage pumping station on Lightlands Lane in Cookham, Berkshire was flooded due to the recent heavy rain.
Thames Water stated that they are utilizing tankers to eliminate excess sewage in order to decrease the possibility of additional flooding and guarantee that customers can still utilize their home facilities.
At this time, students attending Eton College have been instructed to remain at their residences as the new semester begins due to problems with the sewage system at the prestigious boarding school.
Due to an overloaded local sewer system, the staff and students will not be returning to class on Tuesday. Instead, the school has decided to switch to remote learning.
A cold weather warning has been issued for the north west, Midlands, south west, and south east regions of England until noon on Friday.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber alert, indicating that the entire health service is expected to be affected by cold weather for a prolonged period of time.
On Monday, a man is walking a dog in Lenham, Kent during a snow flurry.
MET OFFICE OUTLOOK
Wednesday evening:
Mostly dry with some clear intervals and frost in southern England, some areas of south Wales, and western Scotland. Cloudier conditions in other areas may result in light drizzle.
The southern region of England will experience sunshine, but it will gradually shift towards the southwest. There will be occasional sunny periods in western Scotland and Northern Ireland. The rest of the area will be mostly cloudy with occasional light rain.
Friday to Sunday:
Friday will mostly be cloudy with occasional light rain or drizzle. As the weekend progresses, expect clearer skies but colder temperatures and stronger winds coming from the north. There may also be some areas that experience snow showers.
Source: independent.co.uk
