Snow forecast set to affect London and other UK cities

Forecast charts show a band of snow moving across the UK on Jan 29–30, with London and other cities expected to see snowfall and the eastern Highlands forecast to receive up to 51 cm (20 inches).

Weather services report a band of snow expected to cross the United Kingdom late in January. Charts cited in coverage indicate the system is likely to make landfall around noon on Thursday, January 29, and move east through Friday, January 30. The Met Office's long-range outlook noted an increased chance of colder conditions later in the period, which could raise the likelihood of snow in parts of the country. What is forecast: - A band of rain and snow is shown moving east across the UK on Jan 29–30, turning largely to snow by the evening of Jan 29. - London and several cities such as Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow are shown with expected snowfall, with rates of around 1–2 cm per hour in some areas. - The deepest accumulations are forecast in the eastern Highlands of Scotland, shown up to about 51 cm (20 inches), while southern coastal areas and parts of London are shown with smaller depths around 2–3 cm. Summary: Met Office long-range guidance flagged an increased chance of snow across parts of the UK during Jan 21–30. Forecast charts indicate a band of snow across the country on Jan 29–30 with the heaviest depths in the eastern Highlands and lighter cover in southern and urban areas. Undetermined at this time.