Met Office issues weather warnings as maps show where it will snow next

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A woman walks through the snow in the walled garden of Camp Hill in Woolton, Liverpool, on Tuesday. (FATHER)

Britain’s current cold snap has brought another night of frigid temperatures – and the “cold plunge of Arctic air” will bring snow to some parts of the country.

Near-record low temperatures were experienced overnight, with the mercury dropping to -13°C in Glen Ogle, central Scotland, while -11°C was recorded at Tulloch Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, according to the Met Office. Forecasters had predicted that some snow-covered parts of Scotland could reach -15 degrees Celsius overnight, which would have been the coldest January night for 14 years.

Snow (shown here in the dark blue weather pattern) will hit northern areas and possibly some southern provinces again later this week. (With Office)Snow (shown here in the dark blue weather pattern) will hit northern areas and possibly some southern provinces again later this week. (With Office)

Snow (shown here in the dark blue weather pattern) will hit northern areas and possibly some southern provinces again later this week. (With Office)

Temperatures will remain cold across the country throughout Wednesday. (With Office)Temperatures will remain cold across the country throughout Wednesday. (With Office)

Temperatures will remain cold across the country throughout Wednesday. (With Office)

Maps from the Met Office show more snow and freezing temperatures are on the way for northern areas, caused by Arctic air moving south across the country in recent days – leaving temperatures 5 to 6 degrees Celsius lower than normal for this time of year. The forecaster warned that “potentially disruptive” stormy weather will follow the current cold snap over the weekend.

The Met Office also issued an amber weather warning for snow in parts of Scotland on Wednesday, as well as a yellow warning for snow and ice in northern England, west Wales and parts of south-west England. The yellow warning, which covers the whole of Scotland and northern England, states that snow and ice ‘may lead to difficult travel conditions’, with the warning extending for the east coast of England, west Wales and the south-west coast until Thursday.

Met Office orange and yellow weather warnings in force across Britain for Wednesday and Thursday. (With Office)Met Office orange and yellow weather warnings in force across Britain for Wednesday and Thursday. (With Office)

Met Office orange and yellow weather warnings in force across Britain for Wednesday and Thursday. (With Office)

Watch: Snow and ice hit parts of Britain as cold snap continues

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice apply across Scotland, much of northern England and parts of north Wales until Thursday. Afterwards, milder temperatures are forecast, along with wind and rain. More than 40cm of snow was recorded on high ground in north-west Scotland by the end of Friday, with snow continuing to build over the coming days, the Met Office said.

Some snow showers may hit Britain's far southern provinces on Wednesday afternoon. (With Office)Some snow showers may hit Britain's far southern provinces on Wednesday afternoon. (With Office)

Some snow showers may hit Britain’s far southern provinces on Wednesday afternoon. (With Office)

Snow falls on the Beatles statue at Pier Head, Liverpool. Much of Britain is facing another day of cold temperatures and travel disruptions after minimum temperatures fell below freezing across most of the country. a Snow falls on the Beatles statue at Pier Head, Liverpool. Much of Britain is facing another day of cold temperatures and travel disruptions after minimum temperatures fell below freezing across most of the country. a

Snow falls on the Beatles statue at Pier Head, Liverpool. (FATHER)

The Met Office said a few snow showers could hit the far south of Britain on Wednesday, with a “slim chance” of snow in the southern counties. The weekend will be milder, but westerly weather will bring wind and rain – and the possibility of more weather warnings as the snow melts.

Yahoo analyzes what the weather will be like for each region of the UK according to the Met Office.

Scotland

It will remain very cold and dry with sunny spells for most of Wednesday. Clouds are increasing, which means there is a chance of snow showers later in the north. Maximum temperature 0C.

Blizzards will hit the north and far south of Britain on Wednesday. (With Office)Blizzards will hit the north and far south of Britain on Wednesday. (With Office)

Blizzards will hit the north and far south of Britain on Wednesday. (With Office)

Very cold, windy and snow showers in the north on Thursday. Drier on Friday, less cold with a westerly wind. Southwest winds will blow Friday evening, while rain preceded by snow moves east, leaving rain to the west on Saturday.

Northern Ireland

Clear and cold with sunny spells and scattered snow showers. The frost lasts all day. Maximum temperature 2C.

Very cold, windy and snow showers on Thursday. Drier, less cold on Friday. Then a south-westerly wind will blow on Friday evening while the rain preceded by snow moves eastwards and remains mainly dry and less cold on Saturday. Occasional heavy and persistent rain.

Midlands

First icy with ice-cold surfaces, then a cool winter day with lots of sunshine. It will generally remain dry, but some light snow showers cannot be completely ruled out. Cold. Maximum temperature 2C.

Mostly sunny and cold Thursday with isolated snow showers, which may become more widespread overnight. Sunny periods on Friday and less cold. Saturday will be wetter, windier and milder.

North-East

A very cold start with widespread frost and ice. Lots of winter sun. Often breezy, especially along the coast. Maximum temperature 0C.

Stormier conditions will prevail in Britain on Saturday. (With Office)Stormier conditions will prevail in Britain on Saturday. (With Office)

Stormier conditions will prevail in Britain on Saturday. (With Office)

Cold or very cold conditions with widespread sharp frost at night, but plenty of winter sun during the day. Snow showers possible on Thursday. Saturday will be mild, wet and windy.

North West

First icy with ice-cold surfaces, then a cool winter day with lots of sunshine. It will generally remain dry, but a light snow shower cannot be completely ruled out. Cold. Maximum temperature 2C.

People are taking advantage of the snowy weather with bouncy castles to use as sleds at Camp Hill in Woolton, Liverpool. Much of Britain is facing another day of cold temperatures and travel disruptions after minimum temperatures fell below freezing across most of the country. a People are taking advantage of the snowy weather with bouncy castles to use as sleds at Camp Hill in Woolton, Liverpool. Much of Britain is facing another day of cold temperatures and travel disruptions after minimum temperatures fell below freezing across most of the country. a

People with bouncy castles that can be used as sleds at Camp Hill in Woolton, Liverpool. (FATHER)

Mostly sunny and cold on Thursday with scattered snow showers, possibly heavy and frequent later. Sunny and less cold on Friday, wet, windy and milder on Saturday.

London and the South East

A cloudy but cold start with a low risk of snow along the Kent coast in the morning. During the afternoon it will become dry and clear. Maximum temperature 3C.

There are more potential snow showers in the north on Thursday morning. (With Office)There are more potential snow showers in the north on Thursday morning. (With Office)

There are more potential snow showers in the north on Thursday morning. (With Office)

Cold or very cold conditions with widespread sharp frost at night, but plenty of winter sun during the day. Saturday will be mild, wet and windy. Temperatures return to average.

South West

During the morning it will be quite cloudy for many with occasional snow showers, especially near the coast of the English Channel. The sky will become clearer later. It becomes cooler and first feels cold with frost. Maximum temperature 4C.

People take advantage of the snowy weather with sledding at Camp Hill in Woolton, Liverpool. Much of Britain is facing another day of cold temperatures and travel disruptions after minimum temperatures fell below freezing across most of the country. a People take advantage of the snowy weather with sledding at Camp Hill in Woolton, Liverpool. Much of Britain is facing another day of cold temperatures and travel disruptions after minimum temperatures fell below freezing across most of the country. a

People sledding on Camp Hill in Woolton, Liverpool, Tuesday. (FATHER)

It will remain cold on Thursday and Friday, with some sunny periods and some winter showers in the west. Extensive severe frost last night. Saturday will be wetter, windier and milder.

Wales

Frosty with icy surfaces in the morning, then a crisp winter day with sunny spells. Largely dry but wintry showers are likely in western coastal areas, while isolated showers occur elsewhere. Cold. Maximum temperature 4C.

Mostly sunny and cold on Thursday with some snow showers, possibly wider later. Sunny and less cold on Friday, wet, windy and milder on Saturday.

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