UK braces for more snow just weeks after Storm Goretti wreaked havoc
Sleet and snow, as well as heavy rain, may arrive as the week goes on
Britain could be hit with yet more snow just weeks after Storm Goretti battered parts of the country.
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Forecasters have warned that snow and sleet will sweep across the north east where temperatures are likely to plummet.
According to the Met Office, the areas that are likely to see snow include Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland and Scotland.
The blast of cold will be brought about by the arrival of the Atlantic air, which will increase the chance of snow elsewhere in the country as the week goes on.
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Once #BlueMonday is out of the way, can we expect any improvement in the weather this week and are there any signs of cold or snowy weather returning?
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 19, 2026
Here are all the weather details that you need 👇 pic.twitter.com/ZfLx1PxtdQ
A high-pressure cold blast is expected to push in from the east, clashing with Atlantic weather systems.
Yellow Met Office warnings for wind have also been issued across the south west of England and parts of Wales for Tuesday.
The forecasters have also added that heavy rain will reach the Isles of Scilly before dawn and move east through the day, but say that the strong winds will ease once the band of rain clears.
Persistent and heavy rain may lead to some flooding in parts of Scotland later this week. There's the potential for over 100 mm of rain in places with a warning in place ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 19, 2026
It will also be very wet in other parts of the UK. Here's a look at how much rain may fall 👇 pic.twitter.com/5wSrXw7Zob
Further bands of "persistent and heavy rain" may lead to some flooding in parts of Scotland later this week, they say.
Its long-range forecast from January 23 to February 1 says: "Throughout this period, the UK will see a battle between Atlantic weather systems attempting to push in from the west while high pressure and colder, drier conditions attempt to exert some influence from the east.
"Initially, milder Atlantic air is expected to dominate for most parts, with showers or longer spells of rain.
"Temperatures are likely to be around or a little above average, except in the far north east where it is likely to be colder with some sleet or snow.
"There is then an increased chance that conditions will turn more widely colder and drier.
"This aspect of the forecast is still somewhat uncertain but the potential transition to colder weather also increases the chance of snow across parts of the country."
Earlier in January, Storm Goretti, brought gusts of almost 100mph and a rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds in the south-west of England.
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