Weather models from WXCharts indicate that on Saturday, 28 February, parts of Scotland could see up to 64cm of snow, while light snow may reach southern regions including Devon and Hampshire
Households across Britain could be treated to an unusual winter spectacle next weekend, with snowfall predicted in locations that rarely experience it.
Meteorological data from WXCharts suggests that on Saturday, 28 February, regions of Scotland might receive up to 64cm of the white stuff. Even more surprisingly, light snow could reach southern parts, with projections indicating approximately 2cm settling just north of Plymouth in Devon.
People in Southampton, Hampshire, might also awaken to a sprinkling of white if the forecasts prove accurate. But Scotland is poised to bear the brunt. Central zones around Perth could witness an enormous 64cm carpet of snow blanketing roads, as temperatures are anticipated to plunge to roughly 0C.
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Residents are urged to brace for potentially disruptive conditions and exercise caution whilst travelling. Other areas of the British Isles, including London and even Cornwall, will encounter temperatures ranging from 3C to 6C. Only Lincoln and Hull are expected to enjoy a marginally milder 7C, reports the Express.
For the same day, the Met Office long-range forecast states: “Quite changeable [ weather ] as Atlantic frontal systems track near or across the UK at times, bringing spells of rain or showers, typically heaviest and most frequent over western areas, but interspersed with drier interludes.
“Some spells of strong winds will be possible at times too, again more especially in western parts. With a flow generally from the North Atlantic, temperatures will likely be near or above average for much of this period, though a trend towards something a little cooler is possible for a time around the change of the month.
“Later in the period there may be a trend towards slightly drier conditions in the southeast, whilst it remains wet times in the northwest, but confidence in this aspect is rather low.”
It comes after the Met Office extended a yellow snow warning for 32 areas who are being warned to brace for several inches of snow. The warning is in place as Storm Pedro is forecast to batter Britain with wintry showers and heavy rain.
The weather warning went into place yesterday and extends into this morning. Drivers have been warned over treacherous road conditions which could leave some vehicles “stranded”.
Rail and air travel could also face delays and cancellations, the forecaster warned. Rural communities could also be cut off, with the potential for power outages and disruptions to mobile phone coverage.
The extended warning says parts of Wales, central England and the southern Pennines will be in the firing line for snow until 6am this morning. Icy stretches will also develop across Wales and parts of the West Midlands during this time, bringing a risk of injuries from slips and falls.
