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UK Braces for 4-Inch Per Hour Snowfall This Week!
10 Feb
Summary
- Up to four inches of snow could fall each hour across the UK.
- Widespread snow is expected to cover Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- Heaviest accumulations are predicted for Scotland, with up to 20 inches possible.
Heavy snowfall is predicted to impact the UK this week, with some areas potentially receiving up to four inches of snow per hour. Weather models indicate snow will settle across Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Precipitation maps show a powerful band of wintry weather moving in from the Atlantic. By Sunday morning, much of the country, including major cities, is expected to see snowfall. Scotland, particularly the Cairngorms and eastern Highlands, could accumulate up to 20 inches on higher ground.
Northern England and parts of the Midlands and Wales may also see several inches. Southern England is more likely to experience patchy snow, sleet, or icy rain. Looking ahead, unsettled weather with rain and wind is forecast, with a chance of colder conditions and snow showers returning by Friday, especially in northern and eastern areas.
