Weather forecast: Live snow maps show huge Polar storm hitting all areas in hours | Weather | News

A serious Polar storm is ready to hit the UK inside hours, bringing a wave of snow throughout massive elements of the nation, together with southern England.

Climate maps from WX Charts present a big danger of snowfall as freezing Arctic air sweeps southward, delivering wintry situations and plummeting temperatures to a lot of Britain.

The newest snow likelihood forecasts spotlight that southern England faces as much as a 60% likelihood of snow on Sunday, December 22.

Whereas snow hardly ever reaches this far south at the moment of yr, the advancing Polar entrance signifies that London and different areas additional inland might expertise gentle snowfall or sleet through the day.

The arrival of colder air will increase the probability of wintry showers, marking the start of a extra widespread chilly spell throughout the UK.

Additional north, Scotland and northern England are forecast to bear the brunt of the storm.

Charts exhibiting snowfall accumulation point out that between 5 to 15cm of snow might settle, significantly on larger floor and uncovered areas.

Snow showers are anticipated to proceed by way of the early hours of Sunday, with heavy flurries spreading south as Arctic air continues its advance.

Northern England and elements of Wales can even see icy situations, with roads and rail networks prone to be impacted by snow and freezing temperatures.

Forecast information exhibits snow depths might attain 10cm in central areas of England and exceed 15cm in elements of Scotland because the Polar storm progresses.

The Met Workplace has issued warnings for potential journey disruption as icy roads and heavy snow showers are anticipated to have an effect on journeys throughout the UK.

Motorists are suggested to permit further time for journey, significantly in areas the place snow and ice are anticipated to build up.

Rail companies may face delays, with icy tracks and decreased visibility impacting routes, whereas airports might expertise knock-on delays because the storm strikes throughout northern Europe.