UK weather maps have revealed the exact date a giant 400-mile snow bomb will cover most of Britain.
The weather maps from WXCharts show the UK will be battered by snow from February 21 as a massive wall of flakes cascades across the country.
The maps show that snow will most likely fall across Scotland, closer to cities such as Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Newcastle.
For cities further south such as Manchester, Birmingham, and London the probability of snow falling on February 21 drops dramatically.
However, the weather maps show that the likelihood of the capital seeing snow increases as the week progresses.
Other weather maps show that temperatures across the UK will plummet to around and below zero with London, Southampton and Birmingham all seeing temperatures close to zero.
In the Scottish Highlands, temperatures will fall further to as low as -6C on the west coast of Scotland.
According to some experts, the UK could be about to be blasted by a polar vortex that will bring snow back to the country.
Lead International Forecaster and Senior Meteorologist at Accuweather.com Jason Nicholls said the polar vortex could lead to snow.
Mr Nicholls explained: “The Polar Vortex will weaken and become stretched late this week or weekend but the thrust of the cold looks to be aimed for central and eastern Asia.
“I can see some colder air trying to push into the UK during the last week of February but nothing like the Beast from the East.
“I cannot rule out snow in the hills and in Scotland during the period but not sure there is much snow in the southern UK.”
On their long-range forecast for February 18 to February 27, the Met Office said: “Higher pressure on Sunday with bright or sunny spells across much of the UK, though this could bring a greater incidence of night-time frosts and fog.”
The Met Office added: “Risk of a few heavier showers developing by day across the west and north, but for most staying dry. Staying mild and feeling warm in the sunshine. How long this drier weather lasts is uncertain, as mild, cloudy conditions with outbreaks of rain or drizzle are expected to return from the west or southwest either later in the week or during the following weekend.
“Northern parts of the UK may see the best of any remaining dry and frosty conditions, with the south most likely to see the majority of the rainfall.”
Met Office five-day forecast
Today:
Cloud and rain will spread into southern Scotland with some hill snow, but mostly staying dry further north. Elsewhere, largely cloudy and very mild with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Some brighter spells in eastern England. Mild.
Tonight:
Rain reaches north Scotland, with cloud and further rain elsewhere, heaviest towards western and southern areas. Remaining exceptionally mild for the time of year in England and Wales.
Thursday:
Generally cloudy with spells of rain throughout, heaviest and most persistent in the west. Areas in southeast England seeing bright, even sunny spells. Feeling very mild, especially in brighter periods.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Drier and brighter Friday with a few showers in England and Wales. Rain in the west on Saturday, but drier in the east. Remaining mild for the time of year.
