Stormy weather conditions are likely to hit Britain, with temperature levels plummeting to freezing -4C, weather maps have suggested.
WXCharts maps for February 25 have turned dramatic blue and purple as they show the possibility of heavy rain and snow in eight cities of the country.
Northern cities, such as Inverness and Aberdeen, are likely to experience snowy conditions.
On the other hand, cities such as Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton and Plymouth are set to be battered by heavy rain, the maps have suggested.
A cold snap will engulf most of the country as the weather maps show lower temperatures in many areas.
The lowest temperature levels are likely to be observed in areas around Inverness and Fort William, with the mercury level plummeting to -4C.
It comes as the Met Office predicted a colder week ahead as a high pressure will bring with it easterly winds, low temperatures and an increasing risk of wintry hazards like snow and ice.
Met Office chief meteorologist, Paul Gundersen, said: “While some areas will see showers or some patchy rain on Friday and through the weekend, there will be the potential for some sleet or snow as temperatures drop, mostly over higher ground in central and southern areas. The cold will be accentuated at times by brisk easterly winds.
“There will be variable, and at times large amounts of cloud over the coming days with the clearest and sunniest weather across the northwest of the UK. There will also be icy patches and overnight frost in places. Whilst, for most, the weather is not expected to be disruptive, keep an eye on the Met Office website for any National Severe Weather Warnings.”
The Met Office’s long-range forecast between February 24 and March 10 suggests of rain during the period, however, the forecaster doesn’t predict the snowy conditions.
It reads: “An unsettled theme will probably have become established by this time, with weather systems moving close to or across the UK from the Atlantic.
“This will mean bands of rain and perhaps periods of strong winds spreading in from the west, interspersed with some drier and brighter interludes.
“Temperatures are most likely to be close to average overall. Whilst this is the most likely outcome, there is still a chance of colder conditions continuing for a time at the start of this period.”
