Weather maps are forecasting a massive 735-mile blizzard that could cover the UK from Scotland to Brighton in February. According to WXCharts, the snowfall is expected on February 1 at midday, with purple areas indicating heavy snow across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and most of England. Only parts of Cornwall and the south coast are likely to escape the wintry weather.
The heaviest snowfall is predicted in Scotland, with up to 79cm in inland Aberdeenshire. Cities like Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow may see less than 10cm. Temperatures in Scotland could drop to -9C, while Lancashire and North Yorkshire may experience lows of -5C.
In southern England, snow depths are expected to be less than 3cm, while northern England could see between 5cm and 25cm, particularly southwest of Newcastle. Wales may get up to 12cm along its north coast, and Belfast in Northern Ireland could see 8cm.
The Met Office notes that snow forecasting is notoriously difficult. Its extended outlook from February 1 suggests a pattern of low pressure to the west or southwest and high pressure to the northeast, which increases the chance of cold conditions and wintry hazards in the UK.
