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Edinburgh set for 'snow blast' as rare weather phenomenon hits country

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Published date09 March 2024
AuthorRyan Merrifield
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
Maps from WXCharts predict a mixture of rain and snow, until the third week of March. Then, severe blizzards could hit with up to five inches of snow falling

From March 19, the unique weather is set to accumulate on the north of the country before spreading south. The following day could see the rest of the UK "covered in snow," reports the Mirror.

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In Scotland, Inverness and Aberdeen are likely to be most impacted with a possibility of snow depth up to 25-30 cm as the mercury dips below zero in some areas. As the day goes on, snow will move towards Edinburgh and then into northern England, including Newcastle and then Manchester. It will then continue, with even Plymouth on the south coast seeing some ground snow.

It comes as the Met Office has warned about an unusual weather event that occurs "once every 250 years". Known as Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW), it could cause a significant drop in temperatures. It seems to be occurring for the third time since November, which is unprecedented. SSWs are incredibly rare and often bring cold weather and snowfall.

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They happen when temperatures in the stratosphere rise, pushing cold air downwards and affecting the jet stream, leading to areas of blocking pressure. If this phenomenon hits the UK, it could result in a prolonged period of cold weather.

The Met Office's long-range forecast between March 13 and 22 suggests that the conditions will turn "unsettled" during the middle of the week with a possibility of overnight frost. It stated: "Around the middle of next week, conditions are expected to once again turn unsettled...

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