Weather maps are indicating a high likelihood of snow covering up to 95% of the UK due to a blizzard expected to commence on Valentine’s Day weekend. The latest GFS weather model forecasts snowfall in the south-west of England, parts of Wales, western regions of Scotland, and all of Northern Ireland around 9pm on Saturday as a storm approaches from the Atlantic.
By midnight on Valentine’s Day, snow is predicted to blanket the entire UK, spanning approximately 600 miles from the south coast of England to the far north of Scotland. Cities like Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, and Cardiff are anticipated to experience snow showers during this period.
Subsequently, the storm is projected to move eastward, engulfing most of central England and parts of the south by 3am. London may also encounter snow around this time, with Scotland likely to witness the most intense snowfall.
At 6am on Sunday, the maps illustrate heavy snowfall expected in East Anglia and the south-east, with wintry showers persisting in London. The Pennines and the north-east regions are also set to be impacted.
Snow coverage maps indicate that nearly 95% of the UK will have snow settled on the ground by 9am on Sunday, with only the far south-west of England escaping the snowfall. The highest snow accumulations are forecasted in the Scottish mountains with up to 24cm (nine inches), while northern England may see 6cm (two inches), Wales 4cm (1.5 inches), and the Midlands 2cm (0.7 inches).
According to BBC Weather, snowfall is expected on both Saturday and Sunday. The forecast suggests a transition to windy conditions with rain turning into snow overnight and into Sunday morning, followed by a mix of sunny spells and showers on Sunday afternoon and Monday.
Additionally, the Met Office predicts snow around the coasts on Friday, with widespread snow likely on Sunday across the north of the UK. The weather agency anticipates an unsettled weather pattern continuing into the following week.
