A polar vortex split is expected to hit the UK, bringing up to 11 inches of snow. Cold air will cause wintry conditions across various regions.
Cold air is moving in quickly, causing potential wintry chaos. Severe Weather E shared maps on X, previously known as Twitter, warning about the split. They said, “Are you ready?”
WXCharts also predict snow as a front moves from the continent on February 13. Scotland could see 27cm of snow, while northern England might get around 10cm. However, Coventry and Warwickshire may avoid the worst of it.
The local Met Office forecast indicates colder weather ahead. The week will start mild but will gradually cool down as we approach the weekend.
Today, expect a murky morning with low cloud and fog. Brighter skies will develop in northern areas, bringing some hazy afternoon sunshine. The maximum temperature will be around 9C.
Tonight will be dry with clear periods, but clouds will move in later. A brisk southerly breeze will keep it mild, with a minimum temperature of 5C.
Tuesday looks cloudy and blustery, with a chance of rain in the afternoon. It will feel mild for early February, with a maximum temperature of 11C.
From Wednesday to Friday, high pressure will bring a generally dry end to the week. Expect some sunshine, but also cloudy periods and colder nights with frost.
