Freezing temperatures are set to bring snow of several centimetres per hour across the UK next week. (Image: WXCharts/ Getty)
An is set to sweep across the UK, bringing with it unsettled weather conditions and several centimetres of snow, turning dramatic shades of purple.
WXCharts maps indicate that is set to blanket the South of England from January 4, before moving northwards over the next few days, hitting Newcastle, and Aberdeen by January 6.
The deepest snow will be seen in Scotland, with up to 75 centimetres in the highlands on January 5, while Yorkshire will see depths of around 30 centimetres and 26 centimetres in Wales, according to WXCharts.
Meanwhile, the South of England will see as much as nine centimetres of snow an hour.
Between January 1 and January 14 temperatures could potentially drop as low as -15C in some regions.
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The South of England will see as much as nine centimeters of snow an hour. (Image: WXCharts)
According to maps, areas such as Cardiff, Birmingham, will see bone-chilling temperatures of 13 to -12C. London is likely to see snow from Saturday, January 4 with flurries lasting into the next week.
Jim Dale, a meteorologist with British Weather Services said: “The cold/snow conditions kicks in New Years Eve and unwinds southwards on New Years’ Day and beyond.
“It is going to be much colder everywhere, but most snow confined to northern UK. At first, taking time to hit the south but it’s not out of the question. It is going to be certainly a bitterly cold start to 2025.”
The for various parts of the country.
According to the forecaster, the beginning of the New Year would see some unsettled weather conditions with some “danger to life” warnings issued.
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The Met Office has issued a multi-hazard warning of heavy snow, rain and wind. (Image: WXCharts)
The ‘s long-range forecast for January 2 to 11 reads: “As the deep area of low pressure clears east by Thursday, winds will turn northerly and cold air will be drawn across the UK.
“Showers of rain and sleet will turn increasingly to snow, especially across the north, and coasts exposed to the onshore wind. This cold, showery northerly may persist for a few days before high pressure builds from the west, bringing a period of more settled weather.
“There is a chance that rain may move in from the south over the first weekend of January, turning to snow as it runs into colder air. Into the following week, a fairly changeable picture is most likely.
“Wettest and windiest weather in the north and west, whilst the south and east will probably remain more settled overall.”