Maps show biting cold winds ravaging the country (Image: WXCharts )
is heading for the UK for early February in the shape of a “Scandinavian High” that will bring biting winds that feel as cool as -8C in some places.
The reports will bring in freezing winds from the east over the North Sea to the UK from today (Monday) and an area of high pressure will keep the weather pattern in place until at least next week.
Long-range maps from WXCharts and Netweather.tv show almost the entire country suffering from the Baltic breezes, with only the tip of Cornwall escaping the worst of the weather.
Temperatures could drop as low as -7C and and -8C on February 17 and 18, with western Scotland, the Midlands and higher ground in Wales all affected by the worst of the conditions.
Even central London could experience the chill wind that will feel like -4C.
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A mass of cold air looks set to dominate our weather for the next week and beyond (Image: WXCharts )
This comes with UK weather maps showing a huge barrage of snow hammering much of the country over the coming days.
A forecast from Valentine’s Day onwards said: “East or southeasterly winds are likely at the start of this period. This maintaining below average temperatures and often cloudy conditions.
“There is a chance of colder conditions developing which would see an increase in wintry showers, especially in eastern and northeastern parts of the country.
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New maps show a biting wind will dominate the UK for early February (Image: Netweather.tv)
The wind chill will hit as low as -8C in some places during February (Image: WXCharts )
“Meanwhile, Atlantic frontal zones, bringing milder conditions and rain, will attempt to move in from the west or southwest.
“Early in this period these look likely to have limited influence over the UK though should they push further northeastwards this would increase the chance of snow for some areas.
“The balance between colder easterly winds and milder, wetter southwesterly winds remains unclear during mid-February though towards the end of this period, less cold conditions become more likely.”