The Met Office has warned that extensive snow could fall across parts of the UK this weekend, with forecasters closely monitoring the path of an incoming low-pressure system.
Three Potential Weather Scenarios
Meteorologists have outlined three distinct possibilities for Saturday, each dependent on the precise track of the low pressure. Steven Keates, Deputy Chief Meteorologist, confirmed that while confidence is high the weekend will be unsettled, the exact path remains uncertain. He noted that small shifts could significantly alter which areas experience the most severe conditions.
Where Snow is Most Likely to Fall
The forecast presents a clear picture of the potential outcomes:
The first and most probable scenario, given a 45 per cent chance, would see the system move from south-west England towards East Anglia. This track would bring heavy rain to Wales, central, and southern England, with snow likely over the southern Pennines.
A second possibility, with a 35 per cent probability, involves a weaker system tracking along England's south coast. In this case, southern counties would see rain on Saturday, with no snow expected anywhere in the country.
The third scenario, assigned a 20 per cent chance, carries the highest risk of widespread snow. Should the low pressure track from the Irish Sea towards north-east England, it could generate extensive snow across the hills of Northern England and North Wales, with heavy rain at lower levels.
Staying Informed
The Met Office is continuing to monitor the situation and has pledged to issue further updates as the forecast becomes clearer. The final track of the weather system will ultimately determine which regions face genuinely disruptive conditions and which experience milder impacts.
