Met Office forecasts snow for UK this week – where and when

Relentless rain has prompted flood warnings and alerts across the country over the past few days.

These “unsettled” conditions are expected to continue over the coming days, with more rain forecast for parts of the UK.

When to expect snow in the UK this week

Weather conditions are forecast to turn even colder mid-week, according to the Met Office, leading to the possibility of snow.

The ‘outlook for Tuesday to Thursday’ on the Met Office’s 5-day weather forecast reads: “Remaining unsettled with further rain and showers for many.

“Wettest for eastern Scotland, southwest England and possibly Northern Ireland.

“Turning colder in the north from mid-week with some snow possible.”

BBC Weather said there may be snow in parts of the UK on Wednesday (February 11), with “wintry showers” to follow on Thursday (February 12).

Where in the UK has snow been forecast

Snow is predicted to hit parts of Scotland, around Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross, and southern areas of the Highlands from as early as Tuesday (February 10), according to weather maps from WX Charts.

Snow will continue to fall in patches, across similar areas, throughout the week, also venturing further north into the Highlands.

The weather maps also show snow in North Wales and around Liverpool on Friday (February 13).

Flood warnings and alerts still in place across the UK

Flood warnings and alerts remain in place across the UK as rain continues to fall.

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There are 89 flood warnings (where flooding is expected) and a further 232 alerts (where flooding is possible) in place across England, issued by the Environment Agency.

Natural Resources Wales still has 11 flood alerts in place.

While up in Scotland, there is one flood warning and five alerts still in effect, according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) website.

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