Snow maps predict up to 38 inches to hit UK from Tuesday | Weather | News
Fresh weather maps from WXCHARTS, using MetDesk data, are predicting an impressive snowfall accumulation of up to 97cm in certain parts of the UK. From next Tuesday, in less than a week, snow will cover areas from Cape Wrath in the far north of Scotland to Hereford in the Midlands.
Scotland is expected to bear the heaviest impact; Parts of the Highlands could potentially receive up to 97cm of snow, while neighboring areas could see drifts of up to 12cm. The UK is expected to experience slightly milder conditions; Significant parts of the east and south will remain largely unaffected, with an average temperature of just 2cm forecast across the country.
In its outlook covering February 15-24, the Met Office states: “Spring or longer periods of rain are expected as Atlantic low pressure systems dominate around the UK.
“Heavy rain is likely in some places, possibly concentrated in the hills in the west, while snow will fall at times in the north, especially in higher elevations. Strong winds are possible at times, especially along the coast. Temperatures are likely to be close to normal. Later in the period, there is a chance that drier, more settled conditions may begin to develop.”
Weather warnings have already been issued for this week and snow is forecast to reach as far south as Derbyshire. However, the most severe conditions are expected to occur next week with the heaviest snowfall.
Snow is expected in several UK cities next week, including Perth and Stirling in Scotland, as well as Hereford and Birmingham in the Midlands.
This follows a period of heavy and persistent rainfall. Britain has been hit with unprecedented rainfall for 42 consecutive days and meteorologists have warned the gloomy weather will continue for several more weeks.
The cause of the incessant showers was determined to be stagnant low pressure systems hanging over the UK. This persistent precipitation is typically referred to as an “obstructed” weather pattern.
