Met Office reveals every UK region set for snow nationwide on Monday – complete list
The Met Office has issued an important weather alert advising people across the United Kingdom to prepare for possible snowfall in several areas this Monday. With forecasts pointing to widespread poor weather, commuters and households should expect a sharp drop in temperature and tricky travel conditions.
Where the snow’s expected
The Met Office says snow is likely to affect “hills in north England”, “hills in east England”, “hills in north east England”, and “hills in east Scotland”. These areas should be ready for wintry conditions that could disrupt day-to-day routines. The alert was issued on Sunday for Monday, 26 January, underlining how quickly snow showers may spread.
Forecasters also expect snow to appear first in the Highlands during the early hours before moving southwards. The Met Office has updated maps showing snow forming and becoming more widespread over these hillier parts.
The wider weather picture
Monday should be “generally cloudy”, with further outbreaks of rain for northeast England and east Scotland, which may turn wintry over the hills. The Met Office also warns of a “band of rain and strong winds arriving in the west and spreading eastwards”.
The North West of England is especially vulnerable from 7pm, when snow patches are forecast to become “more wide and large.” BBC Weather (often called “the Beeb”) is running hour-by-hour updates that line up with the Met Office outlook.
Looking ahead to midweek
Conditions are set to stay unsettled through midweek, from Tuesday to Thursday, with strong winds, rain showers and the chance of hill snow. Tuesday looks blustery, especially in the south-west, as another deep area of low pressure moves through — making it a rough day for much of the UK. Hill snow is expected in the north, which will be a concern for travellers and local communities.
On Wednesday, cloud and rain should clear northwards, allowing some brighter spells, but a new band of showery rain is due to push into the south-west overnight. By Thursday, it will stay “cloudy” with further “spells of rain moving northwards”, so there’s unlikely to be much of a break from unsettled weather.
How the forecast is being shared
To help people plan, the Met Office has put detailed weather maps on its website that show precipitation types hour by hour. That level of detail should make it easier to see when and where snow is likely. The BBC Weather team has matched these updates, offering a consistent forecast picture.
With winter tightening its grip and conditions expected to feel particularly “cold”, residents are advised to keep an eye on trusted weather services and make any necessary preparations. Staying aware of the situation will help households and travellers deal with possible disruptions in good time.