‘Beast from the East’ to hit as new snow maps present 10 inches to blanket England in days
New WXCharts weather maps reveal brutal snowfall heading towards the UK on February 8, with up to 10 inches expected across northern England, the Midlands and Wales as temperatures plummet to -5C
Snow is expected on February 8(Image: WXCharts)
Fresh weather maps have unveiled a savage snow blast heading for the UK in the coming days. The charts from WXCharts, using metdesk data, have turned an ominous purple, signalling heavy snowfall expected to develop on February 8.
British households have already been battling brutal weather conditions in recent days, enduring snowfall, torrential rain, and fierce winds, with the Met Office rolling out numerous yellow and amber warnings.
WXCharts’ predictions suggest the UK is braced for further plunging temperatures and severe conditions, as a fresh weather system approaches from the east.
The maps indicate snow will blanket most of northern England, extending southwards to the Midlands and into Wales, with accumulations reaching up to 10 inches across the impacted regions by 6pm, reports the Express.
Eastern and south-eastern parts of England will also experience snowfall, encompassing Norfolk, Suffolk and Kent, whilst areas such as Southampton and Plymouth will dodge the worst of it.
Alongside the snow, temperatures are forecast to nosedive to a bitter -5C. The Met Office cautions that the freezing conditions could deliver additional wintry dangers.
Its extended weather outlook for February 8 to February 22 states: “A similar theme is expected to continue as Atlantic frontal systems attempt to push eastwards at times.
“As the jet stream is slightly further south than normal, the wettest conditions are more likely in central and southern areas. North and northwestern parts of the UK are most likely to be drier than normal.
“Whilst mild incursions of wet and windy weather are favoured at times in the south and west, colder conditions in the north and northeast will bring an increased risk of wintry hazards, especially where any precipitation from the south west interacts with the cold air.”
Meanwhile, Britons should remain alert to the yellow weather warnings currently active across different regions, as predicted heavy downpours heighten the threat of flooding.
UK families have been advised to establish flood contingency plans and assemble emergency flood supplies to ensure safety and stay informed with regional weather updates.
Meanwhile, the Environment Agency warned of the risk of localised flooding, adding: “Local flooding from rivers, surface water and groundwater is possible in the south west on Monday and Tuesday. Properties may flood and there may be travel disruption.”
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