The UK may experience its third named storm of the winter season 2024-2025 due to heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures, as reported.
Weather forecasts suggest Scotland’s upper regions could receive up to 3ft of snow later this week, with the possibility of snow across the entire UK before Friday, based on the latest weather predictions. Additionally, an Arctic blast of -8C was anticipated in Britain, prompting concerns for public health.
According to Jim Dale, the chief meteorologist at British Weather Services, the upcoming weather conditions could lead to the official naming of Storm Chandra by the Met Office. Dale warned of ongoing uncertainty in the weather pattern, especially on Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9.
Mr. Dale cautioned that the following week could bring hazardous conditions, with a clash between Atlantic and Arctic air masses. He mentioned the potential for freezing temperatures, fog, ice, heavy snow, freezing rain, heavy rain, and strong winds, creating a volatile and risky situation.
The possibility of a named storm, Storm Chandra, looms as the weather system intensifies. While current snowfall is concentrated in the Midlands and northwards, the situation could quickly change.
Storm Chandra would follow Storm Bram, which hit in December 2024, bringing strong winds and warmer temperatures. In a previous event, Storm Amy caused fatalities and power outages due to severe winds in October 2025.
The recent heavy snowfall led to school closures, flight cancellations, and transportation disruptions in Scotland. Some regions recorded up to 34cm of snow accumulation, prompting amber weather warnings for snow-related travel issues.
Snow depths were significant in various Scottish locations, with Loch Glascarnoch reporting 34cm, Dyce in Aberdeenshire and Altnaharra in Sutherland with 27cm, Sennybridge in Powys with 19cm, Castlederg in Co Tyrone with 9cm, and Bridlington in East Yorkshire with 6cm.
Amber weather warnings remained in effect for several areas in Scotland until Monday morning, signaling potential travel disruptions and snow-related challenges. Yellow warnings for snow and ice persisted in other UK regions, with school closures and transportation delays.
The Met Office issued amber cold health alerts for England, cautioning about adverse temperatures affecting public health until the end of the week. Record low temperatures were noted in various regions overnight.
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