Met Office reveals when snow will next hit the UK

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According to the Met Office, there's a future chance of snowfall in the UK. This is because of an incoming Arctic blast which will bring more cold and snowy weather to the country.

Earlier this week, London and the South-East experienced snow and sleet as temperatures significantly dropped below the freezing point. This comes after a week of non-stop heavy rains.

The UK experienced a particularly chilly night on Tuesday, with the Met Office reporting it as the ninth coldest thus far this winter season. Aviemore, located in Scotland, experienced the lowest temperatures, dropping down to a freezing -11C.

The person who predicts the weather stated that the UK is going to experience a wind from the north and a cold spell from the Arctic on Sunday which will cause temperatures to decrease. Additionally, there is a possibility of more snowfall next week.

The leader of situational awareness at the Met Office, Will Lang, stated that the extremely chilly weather is expected to make a comeback during the upcoming weekend. This condition will affect the entire UK in the early days of the coming week.

At first, this signifies that there will be a higher amount of showers near the shorelines, which will gradually transform into snow for numerous regions, specifically in the northern parts.

According to a representative from the weather predictor, the temperature will decrease greatly in the upcoming week. In the southern region of England, the temperature will reach approximately 3 degrees Celsius while in the northern parts, it may even drop to freezing temperatures.

On Monday, in Lenham, Kent, cars were left parked amidst a flurry of snow.

According to the forecasters, although the temperatures will remain low for the upcoming week in the UK, the wind chill will cause a much colder sensation on the skin. The southern regions will experience maximum temperatures in the single digits during the daytime and the weather is expected to remain dry throughout the week.

It is expected that Thursday will begin with wind and cold temperatures in the southern regions, while Friday will have a higher risk of frost in the northern areas. However, both days are forecasted to remain mostly free from precipitation.

On Friday, late night, a group of rain clouds will travel over the north part of Scotland. The next day, Saturday, it will move towards the south and may turn into light rain or cloud for certain areas.

The Sunday of 14 January's weather prediction by the Met Office

The coldest temperature that has been recorded this winter season was negative 12.5 degrees Celsius, and it happened on December 3rd in Altnaharra.

Aside from the low temperatures, flooding remains a significant problem in some areas of the United Kingdom after enduring substantial rainfall during Storm Henk.

As of Wednesday afternoon, 98 flood warnings are still ongoing in England, but the numbers are slowly decreasing after last week's heavy flooding. In addition, 116 flood alerts have been issued, indicating areas where flooding may potentially occur.

Residents of Lightlands Lane, located in the village of Cookham in Berkshire, have been affected by sewage flooding, as reported by Thames Water.

On January 9, 2024, individuals were seen wading through floodwater on a flooded street located in Wraysbury, which is situated in the west of London.

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The company that manages the water supply expressed regret to the people who live in the area and stated: "Sadly, the flood protection barriers near the Lightlands Lane Sewage Pumping Station were unable to withstand the intense precipitation that occurred recently."

The flooding of the site has had a negative impact on our ability to pump sewage away from neighboring properties. To mitigate this, our team of engineers will work to perform repairs in areas that are deemed safe.

The sewage pumping station located at Lightlands Lane in Cookham, Berkshire has been flooded due to the heavy rainfall that occurred recently.

Thames Water stated that they are utilizing tankers to take away the extra sewage in order to minimize the possibility of more flooding. This will also guarantee that the clients are able to use their home facilities without any hindrance.

Currently, students enrolled at Eton College have received notice to remain at their residences as the new school term commences due to concerns about sewer problems at the prestigious boarding school.

The school had planned for staff and students to come back to their regular classes on Tuesday. However, because of an overwhelmed sewer system in the vicinity, the school had to resort to virtual learning.

There is currently a cold health alert issued for the north west, Midlands, south west and south east regions of England until midday on Friday. The alert is amber in severity.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has given an amber alert, which implies that the cold weather conditions will have an extended and noticeable impact on the entire healthcare system.

A gentleman strolls with his furry friend amidst a shower of snow in Lenham, Kent, this Monday.

Mostly without rain and with intervals of clear weather, southern England, some regions in south Wales and the western part of Scotland will encounter freezing temperatures. In contrast, other areas will have more clouds, which may result in small amounts of drizzle.

The southern part of England is experiencing a good amount of sunshine but it is gradually getting limited towards the southwest region. Western Scotland and occasionally Northern Ireland are witnessing some sunny spells as well. Apart from these areas, the sky is mostly covered with clouds and there might be some light rain.

Friday will be mostly cloudy with scattered instances of slight rain or mist. The weather will slowly become brighter throughout the weekend, however, it will also be colder and windier, spreading from the north. There may also be snow showers occasionally.