February 28 is just two weeks away – and will see the UK hit from England and Wales to Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The UK faces a “barrage” of snow on the final day of winter. February 28 is just two weeks away – and will see the UK hit from England and Wales to Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Maps and charts from WX Charts show a rising chance of wintriness on the final date of the second month of the year. In England, East Anglia (Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire) and parts of Lincolnshire near Skegness are expected to be worst-hit by the flurries of the white stuff.
Wales, parts of Eastern England, and Scottish Highlands all face flurries, according to the early projections as we head deeper into February and towards the end of the month. A Met Office forecast has been issued which spans the final nine days of the month.
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In it, the Met Office comments: “Atlantic frontal systems likely to spread across the UK from the west during this period. These systems will bring spells of rain to many parts of the UK. The heaviest and most prolonged rainfall is expected to be in west and northwestern areas, particularly over higher ground, with rainfall totals much lower in the east and southeast.
“Strong winds are also likely to develop at times, especially along coasts where gales or severe gales are possible. Between weather systems, some drier and more settled interludes are expected, these bringing lighter winds and sunny spells, perhaps accompanied by a few showers.
“Temperatures are likely be above average, especially early in this period when it will be very mild.” Looking from March 3 onwards, the Met Office explains: “Unsettled during early March with Atlantic frontal systems spreading across the UK from the west.
“These will bring spells of rain and strong winds at times, interspersed by some drier, brighter periods between systems. Into the middle of the month, drier, more settled conditions will probably become more prevalent, especially in the south.
“Temperatures are most likely to be above average.”