The Met Office has confirmed a yellow weather warning for snow across 14 UK regions, starting at midnight on Tuesday, February 3, and continuing into Wednesday, February 4. This comes as snow flurries return, bringing wintry conditions and blizzard risks to many areas.
According to the Met Office, the weather will shift with rain dominating southern areas in the morning, moving gradually northwards. Northern Scotland and hill regions will experience snow, while central areas will see mostly cloudy but dry conditions. The southwest is expected to clear later, with heavy showers occurring during the day.
Snow will accumulate on higher ground in Wales, the Pennines, and eastern Scotland, accompanied by strong northerly winds and cold temperatures. By Wednesday, rain and hill snow will mainly affect northern areas, where winds remain strong and cold, while southern regions become drier with occasional bright spells and milder temperatures.
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Looking ahead to Thursday through Saturday, unsettled weather continues with periods of cloud, rain, and further hill snow across northern sectors. Brief sunny intervals are possible but wintry showers persist in some areas.
The Met Office highlights that Shetland will see persistent snowfall from Tuesday evening through Wednesday, with 1-3 cm accumulation expected widely and up to 5-10 cm on higher ground. Strong winds could create blizzard conditions and cause snow to drift, particularly in northern parts of the warning zone.
At lower altitudes, precipitation will mix rain, sleet, and snow, potentially causing slight snow build-up. Residents in affected regions should prepare for harsh winter weather and possible disruptions.
The 14 areas under warning include:
Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Stirling, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Highland, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, and Argyll and Bute.