UK snow: Met Office forecasts up to 11 INCHES of the white stuff amid Arctic blastThe Met Office says temperatures are set to plunge due to a "gale force northerly wind," the nature of which will lead to significant drifting of snow throughout FridayView 4 Images Snow — significant in places — is forecast during the cold snap (Image: PA)Heavy snow is forecast for the majority of the UK in the coming days. The weather agency also understands snow is likely as far south as Kent by Saturday, as a "gale force northerly wind" is set to take hold. ‌A weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for New Year's Day and Friday, during which up to 11 inches (30 cm) of snow could accumulate. Referencing this, the Met Office website reads: "Showers will turn increasingly to snow through Thursday as a strong, perhaps locally gale force northerly wind sets in. The northerly wind, strong enough to reach gale levels, will take force from New Year's Day evening.

Source: Daily Mirror December 30, 2025 04:40 UTC