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The South West is preparing for a brutal blast of winter weather this weekend, with heavy rain forecast across the south of England. It comes as forecasters predict a massive 330-mile snow barrier will sweep across the UK.
Fresh meteorological charts from WXCharts, utilising Met Desk information, reveal a colossal 330-mile stretch of snowfall set to pummel Britain in the coming days. Thermometers are expected to plummet beneath freezing across large swathes of the country on Friday (December 5) with snow beginning to fall near Aberystwyth in Wales around 3pm.
This band of wintry precipitation is predicted to extend from northern Wales all the way up to Aviemore in Scotland by approximately 6pm that same evening. Weather experts suggest that up to five inches of snow could accumulate across northern Welsh regions, whilst roughly one inch may settle in scattered areas throughout Scotland.
The identical meteorological projections indicate a particularly grim period ahead for millions of Britons, with Southern England, the West Midlands, the North West and Wales expected to endure the worst of the severe downpours. Northern Ireland and southwestern Scotland are anticipated to face comparable harsh conditions.
The Met Office has issued warnings regarding persistent wet spells leading up to Friday, though forecasters noted there would be occasional clearer periods interspersed throughout. Within its extended outlook, Met Office meteorologists indicated that certain areas might experience substantial rainfall, reports the Mirror.
Their December 6 to December 15 projection stated: "Likely a continuation of the unsettled conditions seen for much of the week with further showers or some longer spells of rain affecting much of the country.
"On Saturday a frontal zone is expected to move east and this could bring a spell of locally heavy rain, particularly on hills exposed to the strong southerly winds. Behind this turning brighter but with showers, some of which could be heavy and thundery.
"It's possible we could then see yet more organised, locally heavy rain move across most areas on Monday. Generally temperatures will be close to average, but it will likely feel quite chilly in the often wet and breezy conditions. However we are unlikely to see much in the way of frost or fog in this unsettled spell."
As we approach Christmas, there's a chance of hill snow, primarily in the north, between December 16 and 30. The Met Office further stated: "Overall, near or slightly above average temperatures are most likely, though some colder spells are also possible, especially should any prolonged settled spells develop."