Only two counties in England—Cornwall and Devon—are expected to escape the upcoming UK snow bomb, as severe snowfall threatens much of the country, particularly Birmingham and the West Midlands. According to new maps and charts from WX Charts, an Arctic weather system will move in ahead of Valentine’s Day on February 13, potentially blanketing an area of 601 square miles with snow.
This extensive band of snow is projected to last through February 15, creating a 72-hour snow event. Alongside Birmingham and the West Midlands, the entire Midlands region will face snowfall risks. This includes counties across both East and West Midlands such as Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Shropshire, and Staffordshire.
In the shorter term, BBC Weather describes February 3 as a “wet and breezy” day with rain advancing northward. Hill snow is expected in parts of Wales and Northern England, with persistent and patchy snowfall in eastern Scotland. The evening brings continuing rain, sleet, and hill snow spreading north, turning lighter in England by late night, while snow remains more persistent in Scotland.
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Looking ahead to February 4, precipitation will largely retreat to northern Scotland by early afternoon, with brighter spells emerging in southern England under moderate winds. The BBC’s forecast for Thursday through Saturday continues to highlight varying weather patterns, including mostly dry conditions with some rain and hill snow to the northeast, scattered showers, and occasional clear spells by Saturday.
Prepare for icy conditions and significant snowfall across much of England, with Cornwall and Devon as the notable exceptions to this wintry weather.