Snow Forecast to Impact Three UK Nations
Weather maps indicate that parts of the UK will experience significant snowfall within days as temperatures drop sharply. After an unseasonably warm week in the south, a cold front is expected to transform November’s weather across the region.
Areas Expected to Receive Snow
- North-west England
- North Wales
- Most of Scotland
Snowfall Predictions by Location
- Scottish Highlands: up to 56 cm of snow
- Edinburgh and Glasgow: around 3 cm
- North Wales: up to 3 cm by 6am on November 17
- North Yorkshire: up to 6 cm on November 17 morning
- Cumbria: approximately 5 cm
- Near Greater Manchester: about 3 cm
Forecaster Insights
WX Charts’ weather maps show patches of purple, white, and blue, signaling the approach of colder conditions and snow.
Forecasters have predicted that "as much as 56cm of snow could fall in one area on around November 17."
The Met Office’s long-range forecast supports these outlooks, suggesting that temperatures in the latter half of November will become colder.
Summary
The UK faces a notable shift from warm weather to cold, with heavy snowfalls anticipated especially in Scotland’s Highlands and northern regions, signaling an early onset of winter conditions.
Author’s Summary: In mid-November, heavy snowfalls up to 56 cm are predicted in northern UK regions, marking a clear shift to colder weather across England, Scotland, and Wales.