The Met Office has hinted 2024 could start with “significant snowfall” with temperatures expected to plummet for the first few days of the new year. Storm Gerrit brought wind speeds of up to 50mph in parts of Nottinghamshire on Wednesday (December 27) after a particular mild Christmas.
Gusts of more than 40mph are possible in the county on Thursday, December 28. There is also a chance of heavy showers or more prolonged periods of rain.
Friday, December 29 is expected to be partly cloudy with sunny spells. Temperatures of between 3C and 8C have been forecast.
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Heavy rain is expected on Saturday, December 30, according to the Met Office. New Year’s Eve is expected to be cloudy with a little light rain in the morning.
The weather shouldn’t be an excuse to not get out for a New Year’s Day walk. It is expected to be cloudy in the morning before sunny intervals and temperatures around 7C.
But it is the Met Office’s long-term forecast, valid for the period from January 1 through until January 10, 2024, which brings the most concern. It warns of wintry showers and the chance of “significant snowfall.”
It reads: “Into the new year it now looks finely balanced whether near or slightly above temperatures will be in place across the south, with periods of rain, wind, and showers. Or if the slightly below average temperatures in place across the north; where showers will remain wintry, will manage to filter southwards or not.
“If the colder air filters southwards wintry showers could be seen across parts of England and Wales, and it is possible some more significant snowfall could occur along the mild / cold air boundary. Thereafter, more settled conditions are expected to gradually develop more widely, increasing the risk of frost and fog.
“If this were to occur day on day net cooling would lead to below average temperatures, with an increased threat of winter hazards, including ice/snow.”
The wintry weather could also be around for a long period of time as its forecast from January 11 until January 25 also warns of “an increased chance of colder than average conditions. It reads: “Compared to normal, there is an increased chance of colder than average conditions during this period, and a reduced chance of prolonged periods of very unsettled / milder conditions with frequent rain and wind pushing in from the Atlantic.
“Currently the chance of widespread severe cold is still deemed low, but still the risk of impacts from cold, ice and snow is greater than normal.”
William Turner is a seasoned U.K. correspondent with a deep understanding of domestic affairs. With a passion for British politics and culture, he provides insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage of events within the United Kingdom.
