Snow maps show 400-mile blizzard could affect 51 UK cities

WXCharts weather maps indicate a roughly 400-mile snow system may approach the UK around January 27, with snow reported from northern Scotland down to London and accumulations of around 20cm possible in parts of northwest England and Scotland.

Weather maps from WXCharts published after a January 14 forecast indicate a large snow system may approach the UK around January 27. The maps show a roughly 400-mile area of snow from northern Scotland toward the south of England. Forecasters link the possibility to a cold air mass described as a Siberian chill and note that uncertainty remains over timing and extent. Key details: - WXCharts maps indicate a 400-mile snow system could reach the UK around Tuesday, January 27. - Snow is reported as likely from northern Scotland down to London, with eastern England, parts of Wales and the southwest mentioned. - Northwest England and parts of Scotland could see accumulations reported up to about 20cm, and forecasters said the potential colder turn remains uncertain. Summary: If the system develops as shown on the maps, it would bring snow across much of the country with locally notable accumulations in some areas. Undetermined at this time.