{"id":116646,"date":"2026-01-14T09:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T09:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=116646"},"modified":"2026-01-14T09:07:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T09:07:21","slug":"weather-alert-23-inch-snow-bomb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/weather-alert-23-inch-snow-bomb\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather Alert: 23-Inch Snow Bomb Set to Slam Cities in Days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Forecasters warn of a significant weather event set to begin on 26 January, with severe snowfall and plummeting temperatures expected. Scotland could see accumulations of up to 60cm<\/strong>, with widespread impacts also forecast across England\u2019s major cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sharp drop in temperatures and substantial snowfall is forecast to affect large parts of the UK later this month. Beginning midday on Monday 26 January<\/strong>, this weather system is predicted to bring blizzard-like conditions and severe cold, affecting both Scotland and England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meteorological models show a large snow system sweeping across the country, with significant accumulations expected, especially in the north. According to WX Charts<\/strong>, the snowfall could disrupt transport networks, impact daily life and lead to potential weather warnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snow Depth and Regional Variation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most severe conditions are forecast for Scotland, where snowfall could reach depths of up to 60 centimetres. According to WX Charts, maps indicate that vast portions of the country will be heavily covered by snow towards the end of the month. Regions including Cumbria<\/strong>, Northumberland <\/strong>and County Durham<\/strong> are also expected to be affected, though with lesser accumulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In England, cities such as Birmingham, Greater London and Manchester are forecast to receive moderate snowfall. Specific estimates suggest Manchester could see around 5 centimetres, while the West Midlands (including Birmingham) may experience up to 3 centimetres. The North East of England, including Newcastle, could receive approximately 7 centimetres of snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These forecasts, based on data from Met Desk and visualised through WX Charts<\/a>, indicate a widespread snow event likely to affect both urban centres and rural areas. The visualised weather maps have turned largely white, reflecting the extent of predicted snowfall and its geographical reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It's a cold and frosty start for many on Wednesday morning with some patchy ice, chiefly in the north \u2744\ufe0f

But skies will cloud over across the south, and some rain will also spread in across western areas during the morning \ud83c\udf24\ufe0f\ud83d\udd1c\ud83c\udf26\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/8tbvxkdYzU<\/a><\/p>— Met Office (@metoffice) January 13, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>