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James Rodger & Kali Lindsay

Met Office gives verdict on reports the UK is set to be hit by 'weeks of snow'

Forecasters have spoken out over claims Britain is going to be hit by snow in the coming days.

Some media outlets have reported that the UK will face a flurry of the white stuff over the next fortnight.

It has been claimed Britain will see snow on January 28 and 29 - with the coming fortnight set to bring blizzard-like conditions.

So, could we be seeing snow very soon?  Well, no.

Met Office meteorologist Bonnie Diamond told the Daily Star there's no sign of oncoming snow in the Met Office's forecasting system.

Ms Diamond says that the reports are based on a two-week weather forecast, which is too far ahead to make an accurate prediction.

If the country does see snow showers, it is likely to only affect high ground in the northern parts of the country.

The Met Office forecast for the end of January and start of February reads: “Through the end of January into February, we are likely to have higher pressure across the UK than during previous weeks.

“The north and northwest will probably see the wettest and windiest weather whilst further south and southeast it should be drier and brighter with an increased risk of frost and fog.

“There is a chance that drier, settled conditions could extend to all parts at times. Snow will be most likely over northern hills, but it could fall to lower levels at times, mainly in the north, during colder interludes.

“Temperatures will tend to be close to or above average but will fluctuate day to day when more changeable weather types are established.

“There could be some cold spells in southern and central areas in particular if more settled weather develops.”

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