A significant winter storm is set to cover 29 towns and cities across the UK as cold weather returns unexpectedly. Over the next week, a massive 450-mile stretch of snowstorms will impact various regions, with some areas expecting snow depths of up to 130cm. Despite hopes of milder temperatures with the start of February, the weather forecast indicates otherwise.
Weather maps from WXCHARTS are showing purple and white colors, indicating heavy snowfall on the way. The Arctic blast is predicted to hit the UK on Monday, February 16.
Residents will wake up to snow-covered streets as the clock strikes midnight. Perth and Kinross are likely to see the heaviest snowfall, with accumulations reaching up to 130cm. Aberdeenshire could expect around 35cm of snow, while the Scottish Highlands may experience up to 26cm. Every part of Scotland is expected to be affected by the snow.
In England, the North East is projected to receive 12cm of snow, while Cumbria may see slightly less at 11cm. Durham is forecasted to get 9cm of snow, Yorkshire and the Humber up to 8cm, and the Midlands around 2cm. Parts of Wales could witness depths nearing 3cm, and Suffolk, Norfolk, and even Kent are likely to see snowfall.
Temperatures are also expected to drop significantly, with some areas in Scotland facing temperatures as low as -4C. Central Scotland may experience around -2C, and the North West and North East temperatures could drop to around 0C. In Wales, temperatures are forecasted to range between 1C-2C in the South West and South East.
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