A huge 54 hours of snow is set to batter the UK as temperatures drop to a chilly -4C. A 611-mile wall of snow stretching across Britain is predicted to hit the country this week.
Weather maps from WXCharts indicate there will be snowfall from Thursday, February 8, until Saturday, February 10. It comes after the Met Office warned the weather was going to turn much colder towards the end of the week.
Cities such as Birmingham and Manchester are expected to see between 1cm and 9cm of snow per hour. Inverness could see a snow depth of between 1cm and 5cm.
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London and Cardiff are more likely to see heavy rain, Express reports. Towards the south, areas near to Southampton and Plymouth could remain drier.
The weather is predicted to become milder across England and Wales on Friday. Scottish cities including Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen could see lows of -4C.
Chris Almond, deputy chief meteorologist for the Met Office, said: “There’s an increased signal for wintry hazards as we move through the week as cold air from the north moves over the UK. It’s from Thursday that the snow risk becomes potentially impactful, as mild air attempts to move back in from the south, bumping into the cold air and increasing the chance of snow where the two systems meet.
“While there are still lots of details to work out, the initial snow risk looks highest in northern England and Wales from Thursday. 1-2cm is possible to low levels, with 10-20cm possible over the highest ground within the warning area.
“This snow is likely gradually change to sleet and rain later on from the south.” National network manager at National Highways Amy Shaw said: “Freezing conditions bring hazards such as snow and ice, so take every possible step to understand your journey in advance and allow lots of extra time when travelling to prepare for the unexpected.
“It is therefore always important to plan ahead for your journey, check the weather forecasts, and if weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour and take extra care.”
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