UK Faces Another Round of Wintry Weather with Snow Reaching as Far South as Wiltshire

The UK is preparing for another period of cold weather as snow becomes likely over the coming week. New weather maps indicate that localised snowfalls will blanket parts of England, Scotland, and Wales on February 27, with unexpected snow reaching as far south as Wiltshire. In Scotland, regions such as large parts of the Highlands and the west coast could see up to 2cm of snow—the largest accumulation in the country. Meanwhile, northern areas of England, including locations like Cumbria and Manchester, are also poised to experience light snowfall, with rates of approximately 0.3cm per hour.

In addition to the snowfall, temperatures are predicted to fall noticeably. For example, certain areas of the Scottish Highlands along the west coast could dip to -3°C on the 27th. In contrast, England is expected to have slightly milder highs of 3°C at midday, although these temperatures remain below the February average of 8°C. The colder temperatures are anticipated in northern regions, whereas the east coast, particularly areas like Lincolnshire, may see slightly warmer conditions.

Separately, the forecast for February 27 to March 8 by the Met Office highlights a changeable weather pattern across the UK. Atlantic systems will intermittently bring wet and windy conditions, with the most significant rainfall and strongest winds likely to affect the western and northwestern parts of the country. In comparison, the southeast is expected to experience lighter winds and lower rainfall totals. Between these systems, there may be brief periods of drier and brighter weather, with some sunshine and occasional showers, although a few colder days, especially in the north, are also possible.