Weather modelling maps from Net Weather can offer predictions for the UK’s snow risk weeks in advance.
As the weather starts to get colder, thoughts turn to when we can expect to snow in the capital – but we’ll likely be waiting some time yet.
The greatest risk close to London is around November 16 and 17, when areas in the Midlands and Norfolk reach snow risks of over 30%.
The greatest risk of snow is felt in Scotland, with risk as high as 90% in some areas of the Cairngorms around November 13 and beyond.
Any snowfall in England and especially in the south throughout this period is expected to be light, with less than 1cm per hour falling.
Mixed in with predicted wet weather, the snow has little chance of sticking in November, although we might get flurries of snow in the air if the temperatures drop further.
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The Met Office’s long-range forecasts don’t mention snow until the very end of November or early December.
“Whilst the expected weather patterns during late November are highly uncertain, there is a greater chance of spells of high pressure during this period, bringing more in the way of dry weather compared to the current weather pattern, which also increases the chances of overnight fog and frost,” the Met Office predicts.
“There will probably still be some spells of rain, showers, and stronger winds though, especially in the west. Hill snow is also a possibility, mainly in the north.
“Overall, near or slightly above average temperatures are most likely, though some colder spells are also possible, especially should any prolonged settled spells develop.”
