Heavy snow forecast for parts of the UK as new snow maps reveal January weather patterns

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New snow maps have revealed when different parts of the UK will be covered in a blanket of white.The mild spell we enjoyed over Christmas is set to end as we head into 2025, with early January seeing parts of the UK facing a covering of snow.

WXCharts' weather maps show that the worst of the snowfall will hit north of the border, with several cm of snow expected.The HRES model, which forecasts possible weather events 10 days ahead, predicts between 24cm to 80cm of snow falling in the Highlands and western Scotland on January 6.The same region will be affected the following day, although Northumbria is forecast to see 7cm and northern Wales between 1cm to 2cm.

On January 9, the Highlands and western Scotland are forecast to see between 23cm and 73cm snow depth. Northumbria and Wales will see similar forecasts for snow depth as previously mentioned.

A lighter dusting of snow is expected across larger parts of the country. Snow is predicted to fall across Northern Ireland, Wales and western England from midnight on Monday, January 6 before sweeping across the country.