Why is snow so challenging to forecast in the UK?
I thought I’d take a little time to journey through and explain the variety of factors than can determine whether or not snow falls, which will hopefully show how complicated it can be to forecast.
1,485 items found
Heavy snow is likely this afternoon in the north Midlands, north Wales, southern Scotland and N Ireland. Meanwhile, southern parts of England and Wales could be hit by localised flooding.
Heavy snow from the Vale of Glamorgan to Aberdeenshire forces hundreds of schools to close and creates hazardous driving conditions.
Channel 4 News maps the latest weather news, information and video – plus your #uksnow pictures from around the UK.
Channel 4 News Weather Presenter Liam Dutton warns that the big freeze will continue across the UK, as thousands of passengers remain stranded at Heathrow airport for a second day.
Weather Presenter Liam Dutton takes a look at the weather prospects for the rest of today and tonight as warnings for snow and ice remain in place across the UK.
I thought I’d take a little time to journey through and explain the variety of factors than can determine whether or not snow falls, which will hopefully show how complicated it can be to forecast.
Snow falls in parts of northern England and southern Scotland as two of the country’s ski resorts open for the first time this winter.
After the summer-like warmth of last week, this week will take us back in the grip of winter. A plunge of Arctic air will sink southwards during the next 36 hours, bringing parts of the UK snowfall.
Flights are cancelled at Heathrow as freezing conditions grip the UK with “notable snowfall” heading to northern and eastern parts, forecasts Channel 4 News Weather Presenter Liam Dutton.
Overnight and through Friday morning some parts of the UK were affected by a spell of snow, bringing a challenging morning commute – especially across higher routes where the snow settled.
Forecasters say freezing weather conditions are likely to remain until after Christmas, as a passenger tells Channel 4 News there is “solidarity” in the airport queues.
Britain’s economy could be drained of more than £1bn a day as freezing temperatures persist and more snow falls, leaving retailers counting the cost of the disruption.
Severe weather warnings are in place across the UK which could trigger serious travel problems at the weekend as the Met Office tells Channel 4 News 20cm of snow could fall in places on Friday night.
The Army helps clear snow and ice from the streets of Edinburgh – after the city’s heaviest snowfall for almost half a century.
Following last week’s Arctic chill, summer-like warmth is returning – but how long will it last?