Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast

Quote from Sky News :- Snow showers and freezing weather could hit some parts of the UK next week, the Sky News weather department is warning.

As Cornwall mops up after heavy rain and flooding, those in the east will need to break out the de-icer as Scandinavian winds blast Britain with cold air.

Sky News weather forecaster Isobel Lang says there will be an increasing threat of snow from the end of next week, mainly for the north and east of the country, with daytime temperatures not rising much above 4C.

The showers could be heavy as we move into December, bringing a risk of more serious accumulations.

"The models are saying there is definite a trend towards colder and wintry weather," she said.

"The wind will swing in from Scandinavia, bringing with it the threat of snow to eastern parts at the end of next week.

"It's going to be an interesting week of weather."

Long range forecasts point to a cold and snowy start to December, especially in the east, with the chilly weather expected to last until at least the second week of the month.

However, Lang said it was too early to say whether we will see a repeat of last year's record-breaking winter, which saw much of the country covered in snow.

Snow and freezing temperatures in December last year paralysed much of the UK, trapping Eurostar trains in the Channel Tunnel and hitting transport around the country in the run-up to Christmas.

With Ladbrokes offering odds of 5/1 of snow falling in London on Christmas Day, Lang said it might be worth a bet on a white Christmas.

"I would not say no," she added.

I'll believe it when I see it. They struggle to get it right for the next day.

Nelly, yep you right however, if it hits the Eastern side Ian will get head start skiing the tree runs in Thetford Forest :lol: :lol:

They mean we might get a few frosts. Pretty good guess for this time of year. If we get snow before Xmas, I will be very surprised. Mind you, I can't wait for the chaos it will cause on the roads to the airports.....

AlistairS wrote:Nelly, yep you right however, if it hits the Eastern side Ian will get head start skiing the tree runs in Thetford Forest :lol: :lol:

I waxing the skis already ...... Thetford here I come :lol:

Spent most of my childhood praying for snow in the UK, but the thought fills me with dread now. We are completely incompetent at functioning with more than a light dusting, which means roads and airports closed, which means ski hols at risk :evil: Apparently, with everyone on the money saving trail lots of councils haven't bothered ordering much salt either so if anything the disruption will be worse than last year. :roll:

Sorry to pee on your fire guys :(

Does anyone remember that freak storm in Basingstoke that actually made the news last year just before Christmas? Complete chaos and I was there :)

EmmaEvs wrote:Spent most of my childhood praying for snow in the UK, but the thought fills me with dread now. We are completely incompetent at functioning with more than a light dusting, which means roads and airports closed, which means ski hols at risk :evil: Apparently, with everyone on the money saving trail lots of councils haven't bothered ordering much salt either so if anything the disruption will be worse than last year. :roll:

Sorry to pee on your fire guys :(

My thoughts exactly, especially when my business relies on the roads and airports being open.