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UK Faces Arctic Blast: Snow Threatens Major Cities
7 Mar
Summary
- Snowfall could impact approximately 60% of the UK.
- Temperatures may plummet to -12C in Scotland.
- London and southern England to see heavy snow March 16.
A dramatic shift in weather is anticipated for the UK, with forecasts indicating a potential blizzard. Snowfall is predicted to affect approximately 60% of the country starting around March 15. Early forecasts suggest the heaviest snow will initially impact northern Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the northwest, including Manchester.
By the early hours of March 16, a second wave of snow is expected to move across southern England and Wales, with South Wales, Gloucestershire, and Hampshire potentially seeing the most intense flurries. London and Essex are also forecast to experience significant snowfall by 3 am on March 16.
Temperatures are set to plummet significantly, with readings as low as -12C possible in the far north of Scotland. Other regions face severe cold, with Northern Ireland and northern England expecting lows of -3C, and Wales -5C. The Met Office anticipates a general colder spell later in March, possibly after March 20, with a chance of wintry showers noted by BBC Weather, particularly over higher ground in the north.
