A powerful Atlantic storm is set to hit Britain in the coming days, bringing a dual threat of deep snow and torrential rain, according to weather modeling maps. The ECMWF weather model forecasts the storm spiraling over the British Isles in the early hours of March 3, with maps turning purple and blue to signify heavy snowfall and rain. This follows a Met Office warning of “colder, showery conditions with a risk of snow” as the country transitions into a new month.
Snow is expected to blanket all of Scotland, with as much as eight inches predicted to settle, extending as far south as Manchester. Meanwhile, cities further south are likely to experience heavy rain as the storm moves eastward across the country, according to weather projections.
Forecast data suggests temperatures in Scotland will dip below freezing, reaching lows of -2°C in areas northwest of Edinburgh, while the rest of the UK will see temperatures ranging between -1°C and 2°C.
Several major cities are expected to see snowfall on March 3, including Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, York, Middlesbrough, Liverpool, and all of Scotland. In East Ayrshire, Scotland, up to eight inches of snow could accumulate, while areas near Aberdeen may receive around seven inches.
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The Met Office’s long-range forecast for February 24 to March 5 indicates brief relief from rain before “colder, showery conditions with a risk of snow” return to parts of the UK. However, the agency also noted that drier periods may develop intermittently.
Their forecast states: “The start of this period will see residual rain clearing from the south and far north of the UK, with cooler, fresher, showery conditions becoming established across the UK. Winds will also ease.
“The rest of next week and into early March is rather uncertain though. It is possible that further spells of mild, wet and windy weather affect the UK, interspersed with colder, showery conditions with a risk of some snow in the north. But there is also a chance that drier, more settled conditions develop at times, especially towards the south or southeast of the UK.
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“Temperatures are likely to be close to or a little above average overall, although with a risk of overnight frost in between frontal systems or in association with any drier spells.” With severe weather looming, residents are advised to stay informed and prepare for potential disruptions to travel and daily activities.
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