The UK could be in for 24 hours of snow and heavy rain in the first week of next month, with millions of Brits predicted to be blasted by brutal weather.
According to the latest weather maps and data WXCharts, it appears that the whole country from March 5-6 will see a deluge of rain, with many areas suffering winter flurries.
The north-west of England is forecast to see the heaviest snow, arriving on March 6, according to the online forecaster. Around the same time, southern England, including London, all the way up to Birmingham, will see a downpouring of rain.
The day before Wales, the north-west of England and the Highlands of Scotland could all be hit with snow, too.
A separate weather map from Netweather also shows a huge Atlantic jetstream smashing into the UK on March 5, suggesting millions of Brits should be bracing for stormy weather.
This comes just 24 hours after the Met Office issued new yellow snow and ice warnings that run until 12pm today (Tuesday), with 23 areas impacted.
Looking ahead, the Met Office’s long-range weather forecast for March 4-18 says: “Early March is likely to continue to see unsettled weather, with Atlantic frontal systems spreading across the UK from the west.
“These will bring spells of rain and strong winds at times, interspersed by some drier, brighter periods between systems.
“Into the middle of the month, drier, more settled conditions may become more prevalent, especially in the south. Temperatures are most likely to be above average.”
Today:
Rain and hill snow will clear from Northern Ireland and Scotland into the afternoon. Dry and bright elsewhere, spreading north, with some hazy sunshine at times. A breezy day for many and still feeling cold in the brisk southeasterly breeze.
Tonight:
A dry night for many and chilly with a patchy frost forming under any prolonged clear spells. Cloud and a band of rain arriving in the southwest by dawn.
Wednesday:
A chilly bright start for many, but turning cloudier from the west as patchy rain and drizzle spreads east through the day. Often breezy, but feeling a little milder.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Much milder to end the week but unsettled and windy with periods of heavy rain and possible coastal gales. Sunnier spells developing more widely on Saturday with scattered showers.
