Dramatic new weather maps have revealed that the UK will be split in half by a 400-mile snow bomb in a -4C Artic blast as the UK endures a chilly start to March.
WXCharts maps show that the UK will see somewhat of a “north-south divide” as the bulk of the south of England and the entirety of Wales is subject to frozen weather and snow, according to the latest charts which are compiled using data from the Metdesk.
The maps show that even towns and villages on Cornwall’s west coast such as Falmouth and Penzance will see temperatures plummet and icy rain fall.
Meanwhile, further east, the likes of Plymouth and Cardiff could see a few centimetres of snow, while in Birmingham there is a chance of heavy get rain. As the map moves further north, the chances of snow falling on cities such as Manchester and Liverpool are also possible.
The picture changes just south of Newcastle which, alongside Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Carlisle, is not forecast to get snow. Inverness and Wick on the other hand could see several centimetres as tiny pockets of snow are expected to fall in some areas north of the border, where the mercury could plummet as low as an incredbily frosty -4C.
Furthermore, the Scottish Highlands are also due to be on the receiving end of the Arctic blast as snow tumbles down onto higher ground.
As well as the east and north of the UK, eastern areas of the country such as Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk will also see intense rainfall as the weather front makes its way over Britain’s east coast.
The UK isn’t the only region to see chilly weather and a sprinkling of snow as the weather front covers parts of northern France, Spain, Portugal, and the Atlantic coast along all three.
The intense wave of snow, ice, and rain will mark a chilly start to the new month as the UK approaches Spring and warmer temperatures.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “A band of rain, heavy at times, is expected to move north and east on Friday. 10 to 15 mm of rainfall is likely widely, with perhaps 30 mm in a few locations. With much of the rain falling in three hours some travel disruption is probable. Some snow is also likely to affect some higher routes and communities for a brief time.”
Looking ahead to next week, the Met Office has said the wet weather will continue in its long range forecast. They said: “From the middle of next week a more widespread dry spell of weather is likely to develop with increasing amounts of sunshine and, following a chilly start to the week, temperatures should rise a little above average for the time of year. Some rain will remain possible at times, though this will be confined to western parts of the UK.
Later this month they predicted that conditions “are expected to turn more unsettled again, especially across the south, where rain and showers could become frequent and heavy at times”.
Thursday, February 29 until Monday, March 4
This Evening and Tonight:
Rain clearing the southeast leaving many central and eastern areas dry with frost and fog patches developing. Blustery showers elsewhere probably easing back to coasts, although further rain will spread in from the southwest, turning to snow over higher ground.
Friday:
A frosty start in places with any patchy fog clearing quickly. Rain and hill snow spreading eastwards, turning heavy at times. Scattered showers following behind. Often windy, and feeling cold.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Remaining unsettled over the weekend with showers at times, turning wintry over higher ground, but brighter spells possible. Winds easing with overnight frosts. Turning wetter and windier on Monday.
