A recent weather update indicates a significant blizzard approaching the entire United Kingdom, potentially bringing snowfall to all regions. The storm is projected to sweep through the country on February 16, starting with Northern Ireland, Wales, and the south-west of England around 3 pm.
According to the GFS weather model, cities like London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Liverpool may experience snow by 6 pm as the storm progresses eastward, affecting a considerable portion of England. Parts of Scotland are also likely to witness snowfall.
By midnight, the forecast shows heavy snowfall covering Scotland entirely, with Glasgow and Edinburgh particularly affected. Central and northern England are expected to receive more snow around this time before the weather system moves over the North Sea by 3 am on February 17.
Snowfall predictions for February 17 indicate widespread snow coverage across the UK, with the possibility of snow settling on the ground nationwide. The highest snow accumulations are anticipated in the Scottish Highlands, with up to 54cm (21 inches) of snowfall expected.
Various regions in the UK could see significant snowfall depths, including northern England with up to 18cm (seven inches), the Midlands with 10cm (four inches), southern England with 8cm (three inches), and potentially 8cm in Wales as well.
BBC Weather forecasts additional snowfall later in the month despite improving temperatures in some areas. The outlook for February 16 to March 1 suggests ongoing cold conditions in the UK, with a potential shift to milder weather later in the month, especially in southern regions.
The Met Office also warns of more snowfall in February, with a southward jet stream likely to direct low-pressure systems towards the UK, bringing wet and windy weather, especially in southern and western areas. Hill snow is expected in northern regions due to colder air encounters, while temperatures are expected to be close to average in the southwest but slightly below in the northeast.