Long-range forecasters are predicting an Arctic blast in January with it claimed Britain is set for its 'snowiest period of weather' since 2010. The Met Office says that snow is possible into mid-January and another forecaster is predicting "frequent spells of cold wintry weather" next month.
Nationally temperatures are predicted to drop initially in the run up to Christmas Day, although it is milder in Nottinghamshire, with a high of 10°C forecast for Sunday. But cold weather is then set to return and run into the new year and a Met Office spokesman told GB News that snow could fall to lower levels at times, the Express reports.
The spokesman said: "Confidence is relatively low during early and mid-January. Temperatures are most likely to be around average, though there is a greater likelihood of cold spells compared to normal.
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"Snow remains possible at times, most likely over hills in the north but could fall to lower levels at times." The metrological agency says that the colder weather could return from Boxing Day until early January.
James Madden, a forecaster for Exacta Weather, told GB news: "Temperatures will drop in the run up to Christmas and this could bring the risk of snow to parts of the country, some of which may fall to lower levels. The rest of December and January are showing signs of frequent spells of cold wintry weather with below-average temperatures and numerous wintry blasts.
"We could now be looking at a lengthy cold period setting in for a number of weeks and the potential for some of the coldest and snowiest weather since December 2010."
Mr Madden also said that the third weekend in January could see the peak of the wintry spell, adding: "We could also see a quite major cold spell from a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event developing around mid-January.
"This much colder weather may also be influenced by La Nina which could affect atmospheric circulation and blocking patterns, pressure systems, and most importantly, the run of the jet-stream from early December and January."
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