UK snow forecast: Snow bomb hits as far south as Cornwall as temperatures plunge to -7C | Weather | News

UK weather maps have revealed the exact date that a double snow bomb is set to batter Britain within weeks, according to the latest forecast. The mercury is set to plunge to an icy -7C towards the end of the month as large parts of the country are set to be covered in frost.

The maps – published by WX Charts using data from the Metdesk – show that on February 27, at around 6am, a giant snow spiral is set to blanket Cornwall, Devon and Dorset, while a sepatate snow bomb will blast in to northern Scotland. Meanwhile a few hours later, temperatures could reach as low as -7C in parts of the Midlands.

At 12noon on Tueday, February 27, the lowest temperatures will be in the north of England, including in the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, while it will reach lows of -3C in Wales, -2C in Northern Ireland, and 0C in the Midlands, East Anglia, London, the south west and the south east of England. It comes as the Met Office has warned of a chance of snowfall towards the end of February and the start of March.

A separate weather map shows that up to 26cm of snow will fall west of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, while up to 8cm will fall in Scotland’s central belt.

The snow will lie on the ground across Scotland, while up to 2cm will have accumulated in northern England after snowfall in the previous days. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is also set for snowfall.

In the south west of England, seaside towns in Dorset, Devon and Cornwall will see up to 3cm of snow, according to the latest weather maps, while it could even stretch inland as far as London and the West Midlands.

While snow forecast maps have turned purple and white – signifying that snow will fall and lie in many parts of the country towards the end of the month, another map shows a Polar blast barreling towards Britain, as chilly winds sweep across the North Atlantic Ocean and northern Europe.

During late February and early March, there is a slightly higher than normal likelihood of northerly or easterly winds occurring, which would increase the chance of colder and drier than average conditions, according to the Met Office.

Spells of milder and wetter weather are still likely to occur at times, especially in the south and southwest, with the potential for snow on the boundary between milder and colder air.

Predicting the long-range forecast for the period between February 18 and February 27, a spokesperson for the Met Office said: « Higher pressure on Sunday with bright or sunny spells across much of the UK, though this could bring a greater incidence of night-time frosts and fog.

« Risk of a few heavier showers developing by day across the west and north, but for most staying dry. Staying mild and feeling warm in the sunshine. How long this drier weather lasts is uncertain, as mild, cloudy conditions with outbreaks of rain or drizzle are expected to return from the west or southwest either later in the week or during the following weekend.

« Northern parts of the UK may see the best of any remaining dry and frosty conditions, with the south most likely to see the majority of the rainfall. »

Wednesday, February 14 until Sunday, February 18

Headline:

Mild and cloudy for many, with outbreaks of rain.

Today:

Cloud and rain will spread into southern Scotland with some hill snow, but mostly staying dry further north. Elsewhere, largely cloudy and very mild with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Some brighter spells in eastern England. Mild.

Tonight:

Rain reaches north Scotland, with cloud and further rain elsewhere, heaviest towards western and southern areas. Remaining exceptionally mild for the time of year in England and Wales.

Thursday:

Generally cloudy with spells of rain throughout, heaviest and most persistent in the west. Areas in southeast England seeing bright, even sunny spells. Feeling very mild, especially in brighter periods.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Drier and brighter Friday with a few showers in England and Wales. Rain in the west on Saturday, but drier in the east. Remaining mild for the time of year.

The above Met Office five-day forcast was accurate as of 4am on February 14.