UK Prepares for 36-Hour Blizzard Impacting 20 Counties as Snow Arrives
# UK Snow Maps Reveal 36-Hour Atlantic Blizzard Impacting 20 English Counties - Full List
Britain is preparing for a significant influx of snow and icy conditions as the New Year begins. A powerful Atlantic blizzard is expected to affect 20 counties across England over the next 36 hours. This weather event is predicted to cause travel disruptions and safety hazards throughout the region.
The severe weather is anticipated to start early in January, bringing not only snow but also ice and strong winds. The affected areas will include counties that are likely to experience the heaviest snowfall. As temperatures drop, authorities are emphasizing the importance of staying informed about local weather forecasts and safety warnings.
According to Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Mark Sidaway, "These colder conditions and wintry hazards – snow, ice and strong winds – will develop more widely as we enter the New Year, with more warnings for snow and ice likely." The cold spell could persist throughout the first week of January, necessitating caution for all residents.
Here is the full list of affected counties:
- Essex
- Kent
- Surrey
- East Sussex
- West Sussex
- Hampshire
- Dorset
- Somerset
- Gloucestershire
- Lincolnshire
- Nottinghamshire
- Derbyshire
- Staffordshire
- West Midlands
- Greater Manchester
- Lancashire
- Merseyside
- North Yorkshire
- South Yorkshire
- Shropshire
- Herefordshire