Met Office Forecasts Snow Flurries for Southern UK This Week
The Met Office has detailed where snow could fall across the United Kingdom this week, with southern regions particularly at risk of flurries before the weekend. This follows a weekend of wintry weather that prompted multiple weather warnings, which have now expired but may be replaced by fresh advisories.
Cold and Frosty Start with Snow Potential
According to the Met Office, conditions will begin cold and frosty tomorrow, with many areas experiencing dry and sunny spells. Scattered showers are possible, mainly in the north and east, while the southwest will turn cloudy in the evening. Later in the week, snow is likely to develop, especially in southern parts of the country.
Weather maps indicate that southern regions could see significant snowfall, with the Met Office noting that Wednesday and Thursday will be largely dry in the north but may bring rain and hill snow to the south. Nights are expected to be frosty, and rain is forecast to spread from the west on Friday.
BBC Weather Echoes Snow Warnings
BBC Weather has corroborated the Met Office predictions, forecasting that snow could impact southern regions later this week, accompanied by heavy rain and sleet. Their forecast for Wednesday to Friday describes a cloudy but dry start on Wednesday, with cloud breaking in the afternoon to allow clear spells.
However, in the evening, outbreaks of heavy rain, sleet, and hill snow will develop from the south. Thursday is set to start cloudy with patchy rain and sleet, turning drier and brighter in the afternoon. Friday will begin dry and bright but become cloudy later.
Extended Forecast: More Snow Possible Later in February
Looking further ahead, the Met Office forecast for February 20 to March 1 suggests that more snow could follow later in the month. Atlantic low pressure systems are likely to dominate, bringing showers or longer spells of rain, occasional strong winds, and some heavy rain in places.
Snow is probable at times, mainly on high ground in the north, with temperatures varying from around average in the south to cold in the north. While unsettled weather will dominate initially, drier interludes are expected to become increasingly likely and prolonged through the period.
This forecast highlights the ongoing risk of wintry conditions across the UK, with residents advised to stay updated on weather warnings and prepare for potential disruptions.
