Advanced weather models indicate that British residents may experience four consecutive days of snow soon, with snowfall expected in various major cities. The snow is predicted to commence in Scotland on February 13, gradually moving southward to cover Wales and significant parts of England, according to the GFS weather model. By 6 am on February 14, intense snowfall is projected in Glasgow and the northeast of England, with Newcastle, Yorkshire, and Edinburgh also likely to be affected.
The snow is anticipated to persist in Scotland and the northeast on February 15 before spreading southward to the rest of England and Wales on February 16. By 3 am on February 16, snowfall is forecasted in Manchester, with Northern Ireland potentially experiencing flurries around the same time. Wales, the Midlands, and parts of southern-central England could see snow by midday, including major cities like Birmingham, Cardiff, and possibly London, expecting wintry showers.
Snow coverage maps suggest that by 9 pm on February 16, all of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, most of northern England, parts of the Midlands, and some southern areas may have snow settled on the ground. The highest snow accumulations are expected in the Scottish Highlands with up to 72cm (28 inches) and the North Pennines with 21cm (eight inches).
The Met Office also warns of potential snow later in the month, with wintry hazards possible even in southern regions. The forecast for February 7 to 16 mentions the likelihood of frontal systems from the Atlantic encountering colder air over the UK, leading to rain and snow, particularly over higher ground in northern England and Scotland. A shift in low-pressure systems towards the south in the second week of February may increase the risk of wintry conditions across the UK, including the south.
Looking ahead to February 17 to March 3, the Met Office predicts wet and windy weather, with rain mainly in the south and west, hill snow in northern areas, and temperatures close to average for most parts. There is a suggestion that storm systems might track further north by March, with slightly below-average temperatures in the northeast initially.