Newly released weather maps indicate that residents in the UK should prepare for a period of wintry showers lasting up to 51 hours as a cold spell grips the country in late March.
Meteorologists are forecasting that several areas, including Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham, and Blackpool, are likely to be affected starting from March 24 through March 25. The weather charts from Metdesk show snow bands moving southward across the nation from the early hours of March 24, with wintry conditions expected to linger into the afternoon of March 25.
The northern and western regions are expected to bear the brunt of the wintry weather, although there is a possibility of snowfall reaching further south as cold air sweeps through the UK. This comes after a period of warm weather earlier in the week, with temperatures exceeding 20C in Gogerddan, west Wales. The warmest conditions are anticipated in Northern Ireland and parts of Southwest England today.
Various towns and cities, including Plymouth, Southampton, and London in the south, as well as Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee in the north, are expected to see snow during the 51-hour period. Additionally, areas in the Midlands and north Wales, such as Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, and Wrexham, may also experience snow flurries. According to reports from the Express, there are nine major cities that are likely to be most affected by the snowstorm.
Following the snowfall, weather conditions are expected to be changeable, as per the Met Office’s long-range forecast. The forecast mentions the likelihood of unsettled conditions across the UK, with areas of low pressure and frontal zones affecting different parts of the country. By the end of the month, high pressure is anticipated to dominate once again, bringing dry weather but also the possibility of overnight fog and frost.
Recent warm temperatures, including a mild 19C in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, have led to an increase in tree pollen levels nationwide. The University of Worcester, which monitors pollen levels, indicated that Aspergillus and Pleospora pollen types will be prevalent in the upcoming weeks, especially during dry and mild weather conditions.
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