Projections of future snowfall show major changes across the region. Key findings are:
Annual average snowfall days will reduce by 54 to 68%
Annual average snow depth (measured as water depth equivalent) will reduce by 51 to 67%
Almost no snow will fall in spring, summer and autumn, except for in the Yorkshire Dales and, to a lesser extent, the North York Moors, but even in these locations there will be a big reduction in snowfall
Projections of future frost also show major changes across the region. Key findings are:
Additionally, the number of days when frost occurs will reduce by between 35 to 49%.