Weather forecasters are warning of a potential 'Beast from the East' storm that could bring up to six inches of snow to parts of the UK in early March. According to the GFS weather model, snow is expected to form over the North Sea and continental Europe on March 7 before moving across the country, affecting several major cities.
Initial impacts are predicted around midday on March 7 in south-east England, including London, as well as over the Pennines, the north-east, and parts of Scotland. By 9pm, snow is expected to spread across southern, central, and northern England, with some flurries reaching Wales. By 9am on March 8, heavy snow is forecast across England and Wales, with cities such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester in the firing line.
Snow depth maps suggest that up to 14cm (roughly six inches) could settle over the Pennines in northern England, with similar amounts in north Wales. The Midlands could see 7cm, while northern Scotland may receive 9cm.
The Met Office has indicated that more snow could arrive towards the end of February and the start of March, with a forecast for February 25 to March 6 stating: 'Changeable during this period... perhaps cold enough for some sleet/snow showers in the northwest, especially over high ground.' However, BBC Weather notes that while snow is possible, it is unlikely, with a small chance of colder conditions and wintry showers if high pressure develops at higher latitudes.
