EXCLUSIVE: UK snow: Storm Chandra horror as 'very volatile and dangerous' -8C blast leaves maps blueThe UK is facing a "very volatile and dangerous" week after a heavy deluge of snow blanketted the country, with weather maps turning blue ahead of a -8C Arctic blastHeavy snow and icy temperatures could spark the UK's third named storm of the 2024-2025 winter season, it's been claimed. ‌The frozen forecast could see Storm Chandra officially named by the Met Office, claimed British Weather Services' chief meteorologist Jim Dale. "Freezing temperatures, freezing fog, ice, heavy snow, freezing rain, heavy rain, and high winds are all in the mix. There's the possibility of a named storm, Storm Chandra. ‌Amber weather warnings were in place for snow until 10am in parts of Scotland, forecasting "heavy snow" and travel disruption, while yellow warnings for snow and ice still cover parts of the UK.

Source: Daily Mirror January 05, 2026 15:02 UTC