UK Braces for 727-Mile Snowstorm Bringing 5cm Flurries to England
A massive snowstorm is set to hit the UK, affecting many regions with significant snowfall.
UK, England, Scotland, Wales, Newcastle, York, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow
London: The UK is about to face a huge snowstorm. It stretches 727 miles and will blanket areas north of Devon. WX Charts show a band of snow sweeping across the country.
On February 16, places like Greater London, south Wales, and northern England will be affected. Cities like Newcastle, York, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Glasgow are all in the snow’s path.
Scotland will see the heaviest snow starting at 6 PM on February 16. In England, snow could reach up to five centimeters, with widespread accumulations expected.
Snowfall will increase on February 17, affecting Devon and parts of southern England. Forecasts predict up to seven centimeters of snow per hour in these areas.
The BBC Weather forecast for February 4 mentions cloudy northern areas with rain moving in. The south will stay dry with some wintry sunshine.
Tonight, rain will continue in northern and western areas. The south and east will remain dry with clear skies. Tomorrow, expect cloud and rain to push southeast, with some brighter intervals.
From Wednesday to Friday, the weather will be generally dry with sunshine. A few showers may linger in the northwest, but Thursday should be bright with local fog early on.