Only Two English Counties to Escape Incoming 72-Hour Snow Bomb
New meteorological data has revealed that just two counties in England will avoid a significant snow bomb expected to blanket much of the country for seventy-two hours later this month. According to detailed maps and charts from WX Charts, an Arctic weather system is forecast to arrive around February 13, potentially bringing snowfall across a vast 601-mile stretch of the United Kingdom.
Cornwall and Devon Stand Alone as Snow-Free Zones
The weather models indicate that the band of wintry precipitation is likely to persist through to February 15, creating an extended period of disruptive conditions. Over this three-day window, the analysis suggests that only the southwestern counties of Cornwall and Devon will successfully dodge the accumulating snow. This leaves the vast majority of England, particularly central regions, facing substantial winter weather impacts.
Midlands Braces for Significant Snowfall
The forecast places Birmingham and the wider West Midlands directly in the path of the heaviest expected flurries. Numerous counties across the Midlands region are identified as being at high risk, including:
- Derbyshire
- Nottinghamshire
- Leicestershire in the East Midlands
- Shropshire
- Staffordshire in the West Midlands
This widespread alert suggests travel disruption and potential hazards for residents across these areas as the system moves through.
Short-Term Weather Outlook from the BBC
Looking at the immediate forecast, the BBC Weather team has provided details for the coming days. For Tuesday, February 3, conditions are described as wet and breezy, with spells of rain pushing northwards. This precipitation is expected to fall as hill snow across parts of Wales and Northern England, with persistent and patchy hill snow forecast for eastern Scotland.
The outlook for Tuesday evening indicates that spells of rain, sleet, and hill snow will continue to push northwards, turning lighter across England with clear spells potentially developing in the far south later on. Snow is expected to remain more persistent across Scotland overnight.
Midweek and Weekend Forecast Patterns
For Wednesday, February 4, most of the rain and wintry conditions are predicted to become confined to northern Scotland by early afternoon. Elsewhere, cloud is expected to clear, leaving some bright spells to the south, with moderate winds prevailing.
The extended outlook from Thursday to Saturday suggests largely dry conditions on Thursday, with only a few patches of rain and hill snow likely in the north-east. Rain is forecast to return to the south and north-east on Friday, accompanied by snow on higher ground. The north-west is expected to remain mostly dry. Saturday may bring scattered showers followed by clear spells for a time, indicating a return to more changeable but less severe conditions as the week progresses.
