A powerful snowstorm is expected to hit the UK on Monday, February 9, blanketing 95% of the country in snow and bringing temperatures plunging as low as -7°C. According to WX Charts, which use data from the Met Desk, the wave of snowfall will sweep in from midday, covering almost all regions in white.
However, not every area will be impacted. The southwest of England appears to evade the worst of the conditions, with Devon, Dorset, and Cornwall predicted to remain largely snow-free. These counties will experience milder conditions, with temperatures reaching highs of around 7°C.
Elsewhere, significant snowfall is expected: South Wales may see approximately 20cm, while most parts of England could receive between 2cm and 11cm. Northern Ireland is forecasted to get around 2cm, but Scotland faces the heaviest snowfall, with some locations potentially receiving up to 130cm.
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The Met Office’s forecast for Tuesday, January 27, emphasizes variable weather conditions preceding the snowstorm: heavy rain, strong winds, and hill snow in northern areas, shifting to brighter but blustery showers in the southwest. Coastal gales, including severe gusts in western parts, will accompany the colder temperatures.
By Wednesday, January 28, conditions may improve somewhat, with patchy fog in the east, scattered showers mainly in the southwest and northeast, and some sunny spells elsewhere. Winds are expected to ease but remain breezy.
From Thursday through Saturday, unsettled weather will persist, featuring further showers or longer spells of rain, especially in the southwest and eastern Scotland. Drier periods will occur mostly in eastern regions, with brisk winds maintaining a chilly atmosphere.
As the UK braces for this widespread snow event, residents in Devon, Dorset, and Cornwall can expect a brief reprieve amid the wintry turmoil impacting the rest of the country.