A wintry weather system is expected to bring snow to several major cities in the UK based on forecasting maps. Belfast, Manchester, and Liverpool are anticipated to experience snowfall on March 8 as flurries move across the country. The ECMWF weather model indicates that snow is likely to fall in Northern Ireland, Wales, the north-west, south-west, and the Midlands starting around 8 am.
By midday, the data suggests that snowfall rates could reach up to four inches per hour over the Pennines in northern England. Birmingham may also see snowfall as flurries move southward and eastward, extending into East Anglia during this time.
London is expected to see snow around 6 pm as the snowstorm progresses southward. Snowfall is forecasted to cover Scotland throughout the day. The maps indicate that snow will accumulate in various regions including Northern Ireland, the south-west of England, Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia, northern England, and Scotland. Scotland’s hills could see up to 29cm (11 inches) of snow accumulation.
The data suggests that snowfall amounts will vary across regions, with predictions of around 10cm (four inches) in the North Pennines, 5cm (two inches) in Wales, and 8cm (three inches) in the north-west of England. Other regions are likely to receive 1cm or 2cm of snow.
BBC Weather also mentions the possibility of snow in March, although the forecasters consider the likelihood to be small. The BBC’s forecast for March 2 to 15 suggests the potential for high pressure near the UK, leading to relatively dry conditions with average or below-average precipitation amounts.
Daytime temperatures are expected to be near seasonal averages for most areas, with a slight chance of above-average temperatures, particularly in Scotland. The forecast also indicates a possibility of colder conditions if high pressure develops at higher latitudes, potentially bringing wintry showers.
