UK climate maps present ‘east-west divide’ as 400-mile snow bomb set to hit Britain
Dramatic weather maps present an east-west divide because the UK shall be hit by a 400-mile snow bomb later this week.
The climate maps from WXCharts present that Scotland and components of western England and Wales shall be hit by extreme climate in early March.
This implies that cities akin to Edinburgh, Inverness, and Aberdeen will see snow, however locations akin to Cardiff, and Plymouth will both be dry or see heavy rain as a substitute.
London, the south, and south east are unlikely to see snow however will expertise low temperatures. While in seaside cities and towns – akin to Brighton, Newhaven, and Chichester – temperatures will drop beneath zero.
Further west, the Cornish town of Falmouth shall be barely hotter with temperatures approaching a relatively delicate 5 levels.
The additional north individuals journey, the colder it’s going to get because the Scottish Highlands sees temperatures plummet nearer to minus 10.
On whether or not widespread snow might hit the UK after March 1, the Met Office mentioned there was a really low chance of snow falling outdoors of the Scottish Highlands.
Spokesperson Graham Madge advised Express.co.uk: “Aside from the Scottish mountains, there isn’t robust potential for any snow till the latter a part of this week when a transfer to cooler circumstances supplies a stronger sign for snow over excessive floor and the danger of in a single day frost in areas away from cloud.
As we enter March, temperatures are prone to be barely beneath common, though any snowfall is prone to be largely restricted to northern hills.
He added: “Further into the month, there is an increased chance of high pressure which would, in turn, increase the likelihood of prolonged drier spells and slightly colder than average conditions.”
Met Office five-day climate forecast
This Evening and Tonight:
Winds proceed to ease within the south this night, giving a largely dry evening with clear spells. Widespread frost forming with mist and fog patches. Rain arriving within the far northwest and winds strengthening later.
Tuesday:
Any mist and fog patches quickly clearing as rain and cloud sinks southeast by the day, although weaken because it goes. Sunny spells and blustery showers observe behind.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Dry to start out on Wednesday with additional rain arriving from the west, turning heavy at occasions by Thursday. Remaining chilly and unsettled for Friday.