The Met Office warns of a significant snow event in mid-February, with temperatures plunging to -8C across the UK, impacting various regions.
Gloucestershire: The UK is bracing for a major snow event in mid-February. Weather maps show a ‘wall of snow’ coming as temperatures drop to -8C. This follows a month of freezing conditions and storms.
This week has been chilly, with temperatures expected to dip below freezing again on Friday night. Daytime highs will stay in the single digits over the weekend. By mid-February, snow is likely to blanket the UK, especially on February 12.
Scotland will see the heaviest snow, with up to 13 centimeters in some areas. North West England, Wales, and the Midlands will also experience flurries. Freezing rain is possible in North Wales.
Temperatures will drop significantly, hitting -6C in western Scotland and below zero across the country. Maps predict -2C in North West England and -1C in the South East.
The cold snap will continue, with temperatures reaching -8C in Scotland on February 13. An additional 22 centimeters of snow is expected on February 14. The Met Office’s forecast suggests colder spells are likely.
They noted that wet weather will affect the northwestern UK, with heavy rain and strong winds possible. The rest of the UK may see more settled weather, with some dry spells.
Looking ahead, from February 14 to 28, the weather may split between the northwest and southeast. The north will likely face wet and windy conditions, while the south may enjoy drier weather.
In Gloucestershire, expect dry conditions this weekend, with highs around 9C and lows near 3C. Monday and Tuesday will see highs up to 11C, but overnight lows could drop to -3C.
Today, expect early rain to clear, leaving a bright day with sunshine. It will be chilly tonight, especially in the west, with frost and patchy fog likely.
Saturday will be mainly cloudy, with a chance of light rain. Sunday will bring more rain, but Monday should be brighter, though breezy.
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