Weather maps show a wintry wall of weather on the way in February (Image: WXCharts )
a huge band of blizzard-like weather barreling towards Britain with a swirling mass of clouds set to bring snow to much of the nation.
Fresh projections from WXCharts , marked in purple on the map, charging towards the country from the direction of the Atlantic.
The late winter whiteout is predicted to arrive on Saturday, February 15, and Sunday, February 16, a weekend when many romantic couples may be taking a break to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
But lovers may need to wrap up warm if going outside, as some parts of the country, most notably in the Scottish Highlands, could see as much as 12cm of snow falling per hour.
Heavy rain might also put a dampener on things for some people in Scotland, as well as in western parts of the UK, in Wales, Nothern Ireland and northwest England
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Maps show snow heading for the UK on February 16. (Image: WXCharts )
Separately, a forecast for the weekend of February 15 and 16 says “brief colder spells are likely” as competing weather systems gather around Britain.
It said: “There are signs that there may be somewhat of a northwest-southeast split to the UK’s weather through this period.
“The north or northwest is likely to bear the brunt of wet and windy spells, whilst towards the south or southeast, it may be drier and more settled.
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A large band of snow, marked in purple, can be seen coming for the UK on February 16. (Image: WXCharts)
“Some rain is still likely at times here though, as are brief drier spells further north. Temperatures will probably be close to average overall, but some milder spells are likely, especially in the north.
“Brief colder spells are likely in-between weather systems, though, and the south is likely to be at greatest risk of seeing some overnight frost and fog.”
Met Office five-day weather forecast
Today:
It is rather cloudy across central, southern, and eastern areas, with early rain slowly dying out. There is some low cloud and hill fog here. Mostly fine further north and west, with bright or sunny spells developing into the afternoon. Temperatures are near average.
Tonight:
Cloudy, murky with fog and a little light rain in central and eastern areas. Clear spells elsewhere, where it will be chilly with a patchy frost forming.
Saturday:
It will be mostly dry on Saturday. Rather cloudy for central areas, but bright or sunny spells elsewhere. Turning wet and windy in the northwest later in the day.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Rain is edging southeast and easing on Sunday. Further wind and rain are in the northwest on Monday, but it is fine elsewhere. The rain is edging southeast on Tuesday but easing through the day. Chilly nights.