Weather maps show a major snowstorm hitting the UK soon, with some areas facing up to 9 inches of snow while Northern Ireland may be spared.
London: A big snowstorm is on the way to the UK. Weather maps show a system called the ‘Beast from the East’ moving in. It’s expected to hit on February 10.
Snow will start falling in East Anglia around noon. The snow will come down at about 1cm per hour at first. London, the Midlands, and Yorkshire will also see snow.
As the storm moves, snow will spread across the UK. By 6pm, it will reach the south-west of England, Wales, and parts of Scotland. In some northern areas, snow could fall at 3cm per hour.
On February 11, snow depth charts show that 95% of the UK could be covered in snow. The Scotland-England border might see the most, with up to 22cm, or nearly 9 inches, expected.
The Scottish Highlands could get around 14cm, while England and Wales may see 1cm to 3cm. Only Northern Ireland is likely to miss out on the snow.
The Met Office forecasts from February 6 to 15 suggest that the weather will be more settled at first. High pressure will be over the UK, leading to drier conditions in the south and east.
However, the north and west might experience some rain and milder temperatures. There’s a small chance of colder conditions if the weather pattern shifts.