Nineteen counties across England are expected to be hit by a severe “snow bomb” later this February, according to detailed maps from WX Charts, which utilizes data from Met Desk. The forecast indicates that a significant portion of England will soon be covered in heavy snowfall, bringing disruptive wintry conditions.
WX Charts predicts that parts of Scotland could experience snowfall accumulation up to 97cm on February 8, while England won’t be spared from the icy grip of the storm. The counties most at risk include Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Hertfordshire, Lancashire, Leicestershire, and Lincolnshire.
Northern and central regions — particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire — are forecast to endure up to 25cm of snow as temperatures drop sharply. Additional counties on the list facing the brunt of the snow include Northamptonshire, Northumberland, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Cumbria, Durham, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Tyne and Wear, and Greater Manchester.
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Looking ahead to the immediate forecast, the Met Office warns that the week starting Monday, January 26, will be dominated by wet and windy weather. Monday’s forecast reads: “Largely cloudy today with outbreaks of rain and hill snow in the northeast. Heavy rain and strengthening winds will push into the west during the afternoon, bringing a risk of flooding in some areas. Coastal gales possible in Northern Ireland.”
For Tuesday, January 27, the outlook states: “Cloudy with heavy persistent rain at first. Rain gradually moves east, clearing to sunny spells and blustery showers to the southwest. Windy with coastal gales, perhaps severe in the southwest.”
From Wednesday through Friday (January 28 to January 30), the forecast calls for changeable weather with intermittent rain and possible hill snow in northern areas. The east is expected to be drier with occasional sunny spells, while temperatures will remain around average seasonal levels, making for a chilly end to the week.
As England prepares for this wintry blast, residents are advised to stay tuned to weather updates and take necessary precautions against the incoming snow bomb.