A significant snow event is set to hit England next week, with forecasts predicting up to three inches of snow across 13 counties. WX Charts, using data from the Met Desk and ECMWF models, has identified the regions most vulnerable to this cold snap, accompanied by plunging temperatures as low as -4°C.
The snowfall is expected to begin on Wednesday, February 4, impacting counties such as Cumbria, Durham, Northumberland, and even extending to Greater London. The Midlands will also be affected, with counties including Staffordshire, West Midlands, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Shropshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire forecasted to receive between two and three inches of snow.
In the northeast of England, particularly around Newcastle, snowfall totals between two and three inches are likely. In the south, including London, snow accumulations of up to two inches are anticipated.
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The BBC Weather team has outlined the broader UK weather outlook from Monday, February 2 to Sunday, February 8, describing it as “unsettled and slightly warmer,” with ongoing Atlantic low-pressure systems pushing slow-moving bands of rain and occasional snow across the country. Snow is expected mainly over hills and mountains, though lower-level snow is possible in northern areas. The northern UK will generally experience brighter, showery conditions, while central and southern regions will remain slightly warmer than usual. However, the risk of colder conditions increases toward the end of the week.
Residents in the affected regions are advised to prepare for wintry weather conditions and monitor local forecasts for updates.