A major snow blizzard is set to hit the North East on February 11, bringing heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures across the UK, with some areas facing severe conditions.
Newcastle: A big snow blizzard is coming to the UK soon. It’s expected to hit on February 11. Many are still recovering from Storm Eowyn and Herminia, but more cold weather is on the way.
This storm will bring cold air from the Arctic. Weather maps show that most of the UK will see snow. The North East will be affected, with some areas getting heavy snowfall.
Only Northern Ireland and the South West of England might avoid the snow. Some places could see up to 5cm of snow per hour. The Scottish Highlands might get as much as 21cm.
Snow will cover areas from north of Manchester to Newcastle and even reach Edinburgh. Some spots in Scotland could see up to 10cm, while central Scotland might get 15cm.
England and northwest Wales will also face heavy rain. The Met Office warns of wet weather, especially in the north. Strong winds may accompany the rain.
In the rest of the UK, the weather should be more settled. There might be some rain, but plenty of dry weather is expected. Winds will be lighter, leading to frost and fog overnight.
Overall, temperatures will be close to normal, but it may feel mild at times in the north. The Met Office has shared their February weather outlook for the North East.
This weekend, Saturday will start with low cloud and fog, but it will brighten up. Sunday will bring clouds and breezes, with rain expected. Monday looks cloudy with some drizzle and breezy conditions.
