A significant blizzard is anticipated to sweep across the UK in February, covering a vast 735-mile stretch from Brighton in the south to Scotland’s northernmost point. Weather charts by WXCharts for February 1 at 12pm have turned purple, indicating snowfall expected to blanket Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and most of England, with only parts of Cornwall and the south coast likely to be spared.
Scotland is predicted to experience the heaviest snowfall, with up to 79cm expected over inland areas of Aberdeenshire, while cities like Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow may see lighter snow accumulation below 10cm. Temperatures in Scotland could drop to -9C, potentially leading to hazardous driving conditions. In England, regions like Lancashire and North Yorkshire are forecasted to have lows of -5C, with most areas dipping below freezing.
Southern England is projected to receive less than 3cm of snow, while the north could see varying snowfall amounts ranging from 5cm to a maximum of 25cm southwest of Newcastle. Wales’ north coast is likely to be hit the hardest with 12cm of snow, and Belfast in Northern Ireland may see up to 8cm.
The Met Office acknowledges the challenges of snow forecasting, highlighting the potential development of low pressure to the west or southwest and high pressure to the northeast, which could lead to increased cold conditions and wintry hazards across the UK.
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