UK maps show snow to hit as far south as Kent | Weather | News

As the UK braces for more wintry weather in the coming weeks, new weather maps show snow is expected to hit as far south as Kent. Snow and freezing temperatures could hit large parts of the country on Feb. 10, according to new maps created Jan. 31 by WXCHARTS using MetDesk data.

Maps show that in just over a week it could snow across much of Britain, from Edinburgh in Scotland to Stoke in the West Midlands. According to the maps, the worst affected areas are expected to be Scotland; 30cm of snow falling in Moray by 6am.

According to the maps, some snowfall may also occur in Northern England, while the Yorkshire Valleys will likely experience 6cm of snowfall.

Those living on the south coast are expected to avoid the snow altogether as maps show the day it will stop falling just below Kent.

Temperatures in the Scottish Highlands will also drop to a chilling -13C, the maps show, much colder than the monthly average of 6C.

According to the map, England is expected to be warmer, although it is below freezing in most places. The map shows that temperatures could reach 2°C in areas along the east coast, while most other parts of the country will be between -1°C and -2°C.

Separately, there is no mention of snow in the Met Office’s long-term weather forecast for February 4-28. He writes: “Frontal systems over the North Atlantic, driven by a southward shifting jet stream, can occasionally approach the UK, but tend to stall when they encounter a high-pressure blocking area to the north and northeast.

“This will cause more rain to fall at times, falling on areas already susceptible to flooding. “As these bands of rain spread northwards, some snow will be possible on higher ground in northern England and Scotland, which will experience colder weather.

“A slight shift of these low pressure areas to the south is expected in the second week of February, which could cause colder air to spread across at least the northern UK and increase the risk of wintry danger for a period.”

The Met Office previously said snow forecasts in the UK were particularly complex due to rapidly changing conditions. “Small changes in temperature or wind direction can mean the difference between rain, sleet or snow. Meteorologists use high-resolution models to predict the type of precipitation, but these models can struggle with marginal situations where temperatures are around freezing,” the website states.

“Forecasters also consider factors such as rainfall intensity. Bursts of heavy rainfall can cool the air near the surface, increasing the likelihood of snow. Conversely, lighter rainfall can melt before it reaches the ground. This delicate balance makes snow forecasts one of the most uncertain aspects of UK weather forecasting.”