Advanced weather forecasting maps indicate that snow is set to blanket parts of Scotland along with much of the UK in a matter of days, covering a 600-mile expanse of the country.
The ECMWF weather model predicts snow showers originating from the Atlantic on March 7, initially impacting Northern Ireland before sweeping eastwards to engulf large portions of England and Scotland by 6pm.
Cities such as Birmingham and Manchester appear to be directly in the path of this impending winter storm, the Mirror reports.
In areas where the snowfall is most severe, which appears to be rural regions of northern England and the Scottish Highlands, data suggests an astonishing rate of snowfall around 10cm (four inches) per hour.
The forecast anticipates continued snowfall in the western parts of the country throughout March 7, extending into the early hours of March 8, with both northern and southern Wales also expected to receive a dusting.
The projections indicate the snow will progress eastward throughout March 8, blanketing much of the Midlands and southern England by midday.
The West Midlands could experience flurries at a rate of 3cm per hour, according to the data.
Snow coverage maps for March 8 unveil the full scope of this forthcoming Arctic blast, with snow settled from the south-west of England all the way up to the far north of Scotland.
The greatest accumulations are anticipated in the Pennines (6cm) and western Scotland (13cm).
Although the Met Office has not yet issued a snow warning for this period, it does predict “chilly nights” and “unsettled conditions”.
In its forecast for March 2 to March 11, the national weather agency states: “A split in weather conditions is likely across the country for the start of spring.”
The northwest can expect bouts of rain and stronger winds as Atlantic weather systems move in from the west, with these spells of wet and windy weather occasionally shifting southeast.
However, high pressure is likely to dominate the south of the UK, at least initially.
This region is expected to experience a significant amount of fine and dry weather in early March, with a possibility of night frosts and morning fog patches. As the period progresses, there is an increasing likelihood of unsettled conditions becoming more widespread across the UK.
Despite some chilly nights, temperatures will generally be around average, with occasional milder interludes.