UK climate maps present 78-hour snow set to hit 16 cities as Arctic blast sweeps in
Weather maps show an Arctic blast sweeping toward the UK with 16 cities in the potential impact zone. Some regions could see repeated snowfall for up to 78 hours
Brits are being warned of snow(Image: WX Charts)
Britain is bracing itself for a potential 78-hour snow bombardment with 16 cities in the firing line as weather maps show an Arctic blast sweeping towards the UK.
Latest forecasts from the ECMWF weather model show icy air diving southward from Scandinavia while low pressure hovers near the country. It could unleash repeated waves of snow rather than a single passing storm.
The charts show wintry conditions arriving around 6pm on Thursday 26 February, before spreading the next day and continuing into the weekend as showers rotate around the system. WXCharts’ data suggests some areas could see intermittent snowfall for several days, raising the risk of icy roads, perilous driving conditions and transport chaos, especially across northern Britain.
Initial flurries are forecast to hit Scotland on the Thursday evening, followed by a more organised band pushing south on Friday and transforming into snow across chillier northern territories and elevated terrain, reports the Express.
Wintry downpours then persist through Saturday until the stroke of midnight on Sunday as frigid air lingers, leaving northern regions most vulnerable. Southern England stays closer to milder Atlantic air with rain or sleet more likely, although brief overnight wintry bursts cannot be ruled out.
The weather pattern shown on the maps resembles a cold northerly setup, with low pressure lingering near the UK while Arctic air feeds southwards instead of a single storm passing through.
As the system spins, snow bands repeatedly wrap around it and cross the country multiple times – meaning some places could see several separate periods of snowfall spread across roughly three days. Higher ground in Scotland is most likely to see the deepest accumulations, while lower-lying towns may experience temporary coverings followed by icy conditions.
Forecasters stress long-range charts can still change, but the models increasingly point toward a colder and more unsettled end to February across Britain.
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