The first storm of the season is set to hit parts of England and Scotland today bringing high winds and rain. Named by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), Storm Otto has been moving east across the far north of the UK since the early hours.
30.01.2023 - 13:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Scots may have to wrap up this week as there is a chance that the country could be hit with more wintry conditions.
Warnings of a Beast from the East-like snow storm hitting the UK could see parts of the country facing unsettled weather.
This is according to maps from WXCharts, which suggest there could be a likelihood of snow falling across the UK in the coming days.
As reported by the Mirror, the weather charts gave a 80 to 95 percent chance of falling in parts of Scotland on Tuesday and Wednesday. While any snow would likely fall around the Scottish Highlands, there is a chance of the white stuff falling across the country.
It comes as a Met Office yellow weather warning for wind will hit Scotland from Tuesday. People are being warned of potential "danger to life" injuries from falling debris and large waves in coastal areas, as well as possible damage to buildings. Power cuts may also occur in place, affecting services like mobile phone coverage.
Jim Dale, from the British Weather Services, told the Express that February's outlook will depend on how the specific systems play out.
He said: "Only stratospheric warming over the North Pole will keep us and other northern hemisphere countries in the wintry frame through February. The ‘fat lady’ is not yet singing."
However, Met Office forecasters say any suggestions of a Beast from the East are are premature, and have not officially forecast any snow for February.
Currently the Met Office forecast moving into February states: "Cloudy across northern areas with showers or some longer spells of rain, heavy at times."
Moving into the latter part of the week they have warned of "unsettled weather conditions" in the north, howver add that things will mostly be "dry, bright, and
The first storm of the season is set to hit parts of England and Scotland today bringing high winds and rain. Named by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), Storm Otto has been moving east across the far north of the UK since the early hours.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind as Storm Otto hits the UK.
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