UK weather maps show 739-mile wall of snow may reach Folkestone

WXCharts maps depict a 739-mile band of snow that could reach as far south as Folkestone; the Met Office says a change to milder, unsettled conditions is likely and that snow is possible in parts of the UK between January 11 and 20.

Maps circulated by WXCharts show a large, continuous band of snow stretching across parts of the UK and extending as far south as Folkestone. The Met Office’s long-range forecast for January 11–20 reports that snow may fall in parts of the country but does not confirm the extent shown on those maps. Forecasters note that a change to milder, unsettled conditions is likely at the start of the period, with showers or longer spells of rain and occasional wind. Key points: - WXCharts maps show a roughly 739-mile band of snow that could reach southern areas including Folkestone. - The Met Office says a change in weather patterns is likely, with milder air arriving from the west and snow possible in northern and eastern areas during January 11–20. - The Met Office explains that predicting snow in the UK is complex because small temperature or wind changes can switch precipitation between rain, sleet and snow, making forecasts uncertain. Summary: The maps and the Met Office forecast together indicate that snow is possible in parts of the UK in the January 11–20 period, while the precise extent shown on the WXCharts maps is not confirmed. Forecasting remains uncertain because small shifts in temperature or wind can change precipitation type. Undetermined at this time.