Scotland is bracing for a deep freeze this February, with temperatures expected to plummet as low as -7C and forecasts warning of up to 29cm of snowfall. After weeks of freezing conditions and powerful storms, there’s little respite ahead, as more wintry weather looms on the horizon.
Following the impact of Storms Éowyn and Herminia, a new low-pressure system moving in from the Atlantic, combined with an influx of Arctic air, is set to bring heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures by the end of the week, The Mirror reportes
Forecasts suggest much of Scotland will be blanketed in snow by mid-February, with sub-zero temperatures gripping the nation on February 14. All the more reasons for couples to snuggle up on Valentine’s Day.
According to WXCharts, central Scotland could see lows of -7C, while eastern England and Wales may drop to -1C. Snow maps indicate widespread flurries, with significant accumulations expected in central Scotland and lighter snowfall across northern, central, and eastern England.
Another WXCharts projection forecasts up to 29cm of snow in the Cairngorms area by midday on February 14. The wintry blast is expected to be driven by a low-pressure system sweeping in from the northwest, bringing a mix of snow and rain across the country.
The Met Office’s forecast for February 13-27 suggests that colder spells could occur between weather systems.
It states: “There are signs that there may be somewhat of a north-south or northwest-southeast split to the UK’s weather through this period. The north or northwest is likely to bear the brunt of wet and windy spells, whilst towards the south or southeast, it may be drier and more settled.
“Some rain is still likely at times here though, as are brief drier spells further north. Temperatures will probably be close to average overall, but some milder spells are likely, especially in the north. Brief colder spells are likely in between weather systems though, and the south is likely to be at greatest risk of seeing some overnight frost and fog.”
Before that though the UK is set for a cold but fine few days. The Met Office states for today: “Most places dry with frost and any fog clearing to leave plenty of sunshine, with gentle winds. Blustery showers far northeast, and rain arriving in the far northwest towards evening.”
And for Friday to Sunday it continues: “Rain clearing southeastwards on Friday morning. Otherwise largely dry. Bright spells. Turning wet and windy in northwest Saturday. Some rain edging southeast Sunday. Central and southeast England staying mostly fine.”
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