Brits face six days of snow as maps show '5cm per hour' blizzards

Brits Face Six Days of Snow

Advanced weather maps indicate that the UK could experience six days of snowfall, with some areas receiving snow at rates up to 5cm per hour. The flurries are expected to begin around November 14.

Snow Forecast Across the UK

Snowfall will start in northern Scotland, covering almost the entire region by 6pm on November 14, according to the GFS weather model.
Eastern and central parts of Scotland may see the heaviest snow, falling at around 5cm per hour.
By November 15, snow is predicted to move southwards, affecting higher ground in northern England.
Northern Ireland is likely to experience snowfall at about 1cm per hour.
Meanwhile, lower areas in England and Wales can expect heavy rain rather than snow.

Snow Continuation and Movement

Light snow showers are expected to persist in the Cairngorms National Park between November 16 and 18.

Afterwards, on November 19, the snow could drift further south, reaching northern England, Wales, the Midlands, and the south coast, with places like Southampton possibly seeing light flurries.

Any snowfall in England during this period is predicted to be light, with less than 1cm per hour.

End of Snowfall

All snow is expected to clear from the UK by November 20, according to the current forecasts.

“Snow appears to be on the horizon as weather maps suggest Brits face six days of flurries across the country - as much as 5cm could fall per hour in some places.”

Author's summary: A significant snow event is predicted across much of the UK for six days, with the heaviest falls in Scotland and lighter snow spreading south before clearing by November 20.

The Mirror — 2025-11-07