Met Office forecast shows when snow may return to UK

The Met Office's long-range forecast for January 20–29 says milder Atlantic air is expected early, with an increased chance of colder conditions and snow across parts of the UK later in the period.

The Met Office has issued a long-range forecast covering January 20 to January 29. It says Atlantic weather systems are likely to compete with high pressure and colder conditions from the east. Initially, milder Atlantic air is expected to dominate, bringing changeable conditions with showers or longer spells of rain for many areas. Later in the period the Met Office reports an increased chance that conditions will turn colder, which the forecast says raises the chance of snow across parts of the country. Key points: - Forecast period: January 20–29, according to the Met Office. - Early in the period the forecast expects milder Atlantic air with cloudy, changeable conditions and rain or showers for many areas. - The Met Office notes an increased chance of colder conditions later in the period, and says this raises the chance of snow in parts of the UK, while also describing some uncertainty. - WXCharts forecast maps referenced by forecasters show possible snow in southern areas, including London, from January 27–28. - The south of the UK typically sees less snow than Scotland, northern England, and higher ground. Summary: The forecast raises the possibility of snow across parts of the UK later in the month, with some forecast maps showing accumulations from the far north down to London on January 27–28. Undetermined at this time.