Feb 17 • 14:43 UTC 🇬🇧 UK Mirror

Snow maps reveal England and Wales buried by four-inch storm within 48 hours

A weather forecast indicates that England and Wales are expected to receive up to four inches of snow from an incoming storm over the next 48 hours.

Weather forecasting models show that a storm will be impacting the UK, particularly England and Wales, with predictions of snowfall reaching up to four inches in certain areas within 48 hours. The ECMWF model indicates that the storm will make landfall from the Atlantic, commencing with rain in southern England and transitioning to snow across various regions including Wales and the Midlands.

Cities like Birmingham and London are likely to experience some initial flurries of snow as the storm approaches, with significant snowfall expected to begin by Wednesday evening. The forecast suggests that snow will fall in a consistent band across the UK, reaching areas from North Wales to the southeast of England by the designated time. Notably, cities such as Bristol and Stoke-on-Trent are also among those that could see varying amounts of snow during this event.

As the storm continues its path, the impact on transportation, daily life, and planning for residents in affected areas may be significant, requiring people to prepare accordingly for potential disruptions. The Met Office has already highlighted specific locations where snowfall is expected to occur, emphasizing the need for caution as the weather evolves over the coming days.

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