Summary
The UK may experience more cold weather and snow in January. Two weather systems are competing: a milder, wetter Atlantic system and a colder, drier system from Europe. Forecasts suggest that colder air might prevail, bringing snowfall.
Key Facts
- Early January saw harsh winter weather in the UK with Arctic winds and heavy snow.
- A jet stream shift recently brought milder Atlantic air, causing rain and mild temperatures.
- The UK is between two weather systems: one from the Atlantic with milder air, and one from Europe with colder air.
- The weather could switch to colder conditions if the European high-pressure system moves westward.
- If colder air prevails, temperatures may drop below average and increase the chance of snowfall.
- Forecasts for the end of the month suggest potential for a cold spell, but the exact timing is uncertain.
- January could end up colder than usual due to early and possibly late-month cold weather.
