Met Office Predicts Widespread Snow Across UK from Sunday
The Met Office has issued a significant weather alert, forecasting "widespread snow" to affect multiple regions of the United Kingdom starting Sunday, February 15. As the Valentine's Day weekend approaches, the national weather service anticipates a shift from cloudy and wet conditions to colder, brighter weather in northern areas, with snow becoming a prominent feature.
Five-Day Forecast Details Snow-Prone Areas
A comprehensive five-day forecast from the Met Office highlights specific regions expected to experience snow flurries. On Thursday, rain in the north is predicted to move southwards, allowing brighter skies to develop across Scotland. The forecast extends into the weekend, with Saturday marking Valentine's Day, followed by Sunday when snow is likely to intensify.
Yellow weather warnings have been issued for Friday, February 13, indicating potential disruptions. According to the Met Office, snow will be noticeable in:
- Northern England
- Hills in England
- England coasts
- Scotland coasts
- Wales coasts
- Scotland
Detailed Weather Predictions for the Coming Days
The Met Office forecast provides specific details: "Snow showers however in the northeast. Persistent rain in Wales and southeast England with hill snow across northern England. Sunny spells in southwest. Turning cold further north." It further explains that rain and hill snow will push southwards slowly, with clearer spells developing in the north, leading to widespread frost and icy patches.
Variable cloud is expected in the south with occasional heavy showers. Rain will continue to move southwards, with Northern Ireland and Scotland seeing some sunshine. Snow showers are anticipated around the coasts, while the south remains cloudy and wet before clearing later.
Saturday is forecast to bring bright skies with sunny spells but will feel much colder than recent days. The situation is set to turn wetter on Sunday with widespread snow likely across the north, leading into an unsettled week ahead.
Expert Analysis from Exacta Weather
James Madden from Exacta Weather added insights, stating that throughout Friday and into Friday evening, snow and snow showers are likely in and around London and the capital regions, as well as parts of south-west and far south-west England, before dissipating into Saturday morning and afternoon.
He also noted that parts of Ireland could see sporadic wintry and snow showers away from Northern Ireland, with eastern, western, and potentially southern regions experiencing some form of wintriness during this period. Importantly, large parts of Ireland from south to north are at risk of seeing at least transient and widespread snow from late Saturday into Sunday before it turns back to rain as it tracks northwards.
This forecast underscores the need for preparedness as the UK braces for significant snowfall, impacting travel and daily activities during the Valentine's Day weekend and beyond.
