A 250-mile wall of snow is expected to hit the UK (Image: WX Charts)
The latest weather charts show that a 250-mile-long wall of snow is set to fall across parts of the UK over the weekend – as
However, the new weather model maps also reveal a stark north-south divide in terms of which areas will experience sub-zero temperatures and snow – and where will be battered by wind and rain.
The weekend weather is set to be so severe that the has issued an amber “danger to life” warning for much of the UK’s western coastline on Saturday.
This is on top of across most of the country that come into force from 2pm today.
However, according to the latest weather model maps from WX Charts, parts of Scotland also face blizzard conditions in a bitter winter blast.
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Sub zero temperatures are expected in parts of the UK on Saturday (Image: WXCharts)
The charts show temperatures dropping below zero across a swathe Scotland, from Dumfries and Galloway in the south west to Inverness and Sutherland in the north east.
The west coast of Scotland, from Stranraer to Dumfries, is also subject to an amber wind warning from the .
This Amber alert covers all of UK’s western coastline. It goes through Liverpool and Wales – and all the way down to , and and in
issued yellow wind warnings are in place across much of the rest of Scotland, England and Wales.
However, WX Charts maps also show heavy snow fall on Saturday across large parts of Scotland.
Modelling shows 2cm of snow an hour falling over parts of Scotland (Image: WX Charts)
The WX charts show a 250 mile wall of snow, Stretching from in north west England, to and beyond in North east Scotland. The has issued a yellow warning for rain across part of this area.
The national forecaster’s warning reads: “Storm Darragh moving across the country will bring rain, turning wintry above 300-400m. Rainfall of 20-30 mm is expected widely and as much as 50-60mm over the higher ground of the south and southwest. As it is falling onto saturated ground may lead to some local flooding and transport disruption.”
However, the ‘s five-day weather forecast does warn of “snow in the north.”
It says: “Wet and very windy for many on Saturday, with severe gales possible in places. Some snow in the north. Gradually becoming more settled during Sunday and Monday, with winds easing.”
Announcing that had been named, a spokesperson said: “Storm Darragh will bring impacts to large parts of the UK from later tomorrow and into Saturday.
“Storm Darragh follows on from a period of unsettled and squally conditions. The large area of low pressure is expected to bring a period of strong winds to much of the UK.
“Heavy rain will also be a feature of Storm Darragh with the heaviest rainfall expected to be focussed in the northern and western parts of the warning area. Some hill snow in the north in areas above 200m elevation can also be expected.”
Jason Kelly, the ‘s Chief Forecaster, added: “Storm Darragh is an evolving system and will bring several hazards, including wind gusts of up to 70-80mph around western coasts, especially from Devon and Cornwall to southwest Scotland and Northern Ireland. Wind speeds in inland areas will be slightly reduced with maximum gusts expected to reach 60-70mph.”