As temperatures dip following a spate of storms across the UK, you might be wondering if Bolton will see any snow this winter.

Whether you’re looking forward to some snow or you want to be as prepared as possible, there is a chance you might see some snow this month.

Here’s when Bolton can expect some snow in January 2024.


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When will it snow in Bolton in January 2024?

According to WXCharts, some snow will fall in Bolton in a couple of weeks time – on Monday, January 22.

Around 0.8cm of snow is expected to fall per hour on that day.

Accuweather predicts a rain or snow (0.2cm) shower in parts of Bolton on the morning of Friday, January 19 and a mix of snow (0.3cm) and rain can be expected in the afternoon on Monday, January 22.

That’s not all though as a mix of snow (0.6cm) and rain is also predicted for Monday, January 29 in the morning.

On the morning of Wednesday, January 31, Bolton will see rain or snow showers with 0.5cm of snow expected.


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What does the Met Office say about snow?

In the Met Office’s long range forecast for the UK (January 12-21), it mentions the appearance of snow, saying: “Mostly cloudy across the UK on Friday and Saturday. Some patchy light rain or drizzle is expected in places, although many areas will probably remain mainly dry. Winds will be light with temperatures likely to be a little below average.

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“Through the rest of the weekend and into the start of the following week, it is likely to turn colder as northerly winds begin to develop across of the UK and bring a risk of snow showers, particularly across the north.

“There is also a smaller risk of a period of snow across some southern areas for a time. Through the rest of this period confidence is low, but there is an increased chance of more unsettled conditions spreading from the west.”

The next long range forecast from the Met Office (January 22-February 5) says: “Through this period, there is an increased chance compared to normal of cold conditions along with the associated impacts from low temperatures, ice and snow.

“Frontal systems will probably move in from the west or southwest at times, bringing periods of rain or snow. Some drier, more settled interludes are also likely.”