Met Office issues update on chances of snow as 'low pressure system' moves in for New Year
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Met Office has issued its latest update on whether snow will hit the UK as the year draws to an end. According to the weather agency, the last few days of 2023 are set to be unsettled with strong wind and rain likely across much of the country.
Snow is likely to feature, the Met Office said, but only in certain areas. The challenging conditions brought by Storm Gerrit, which saw a localised tornado hit Tameside, have now eased.
However blustery and rainy condition will continue through Thursday and into Friday. READ MORE: Tameside tornado: Calls for Rishi Sunak to hold emergency COBRA meeting after homes damaged READ MORE: Met Office says Northern Lights could be spotted in England tonight On Saturday, a low pressure system will move in from the west, bringing wintry conditions as the new year approaches.
During the early hours of the weekend the "potentially deep area" of low pressure will move in from the west to affect Ireland and western parts of the UK, the Met Office said.
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