A Met Office map shows that snow is expected to fall across the country next week.
Forecasters have said that wintry showers are possible from Monday, January 15, as an arctic airmass exerts its influence on the UK’s weather. The northerly airflow will bring cold arctic air to the UK from Sunday and into early next week, with snow showers focused across northern areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
However the map shows that the white stuff could fall on Merseyside, mainly across Wirral and into North Wales at around 6am on Tuesday, January 16. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist David Hayter explained: "While the initial snow risk from Sunday onwards is looking most likely to be coastal areas in the north of the UK, including North Sea and Irish Sea coasts, there’s an ongoing likelihood of some disruptive snow through the middle to latter part of next week.
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"What we’re keeping an eye on for this disruptive snow is where exactly this milder air from the southwest bumps into the cold air that will be in place over the UK. It’s where these airmasses meet that there’s a likelihood of some substantial snow for some places. At the moment, models are showing us a variety of options for exactly when and how this situation plays out and it’s something we’ll be able to add more details to in the coming days."
A seven day cold weather alert has also been issued by the government. The UK Health Security Agency issued the yellow cold-health warning on January, 11, at midday for areas across the UK including Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire and Manchester. The warnings, which will last until January 18 at midday, will cover the whole of England, with "significant impacts" being possible.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said: “The temperatures we will see leading into the weekend can rapidly have a serious impact on the health of those over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions as it increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections. It is therefore vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours to ensure they are well prepared for the cold weather next week.”
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