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The Netherlands is getting ready for its first snowfall of the yr over the primary weekend of January.
The northern areas are more likely to see wintry showers on Saturday, January 4. Snowfall is forecast to unfold northward from the southern areas in a single day from Saturday into Sunday.
Climate forecasters warn that icy roads and pavements may briefly disrupt circumstances nationwide. Nevertheless, within the central and southern elements of the nation, the snow will shortly give approach to rain.
Saturday is predicted to be largely dry, punctuated by occasional wintry showers within the north and a few sunny intervals. Morning temperatures will hover round freezing, with daytime highs reaching solely 2°C within the east and as much as 4°C within the west, noticeably cooler than the seasonal common of 6°C for early January.
Dutch Winter Debut: Freezing Temperatures
As Sunday approaches, colder air introduced by southeasterly winds will trigger temperatures to dip round freezing in a single day. Snow is predicted to start out falling within the south throughout the early morning hours earlier than extending to the north.
Whereas southern areas will see snow transition to rain by the morning, the northeast is predicted to expertise snowfall effectively into the early afternoon. By then, rising temperatures – peaking at 5°C within the north and 10°C within the south – will trigger the remaining snow to show to rain. Coastal areas may face robust winds throughout this time.
Gentle climate is anticipated to proceed into Monday, bringing additional rainfall. Later within the week, temperatures are anticipated to drop once more, rising the chance of renewed wintry showers.
In line with the KNMI’s long-term forecast, there may be an 80 per cent likelihood of chilly however largely dry climate persisting all through January.
