Wednesday, February 5, 2025 The UK, Ireland, and Scotland are on high alert as a powerful snow bomb is set to bring freezing temperatures and widespread disruption. Forecasters warn that heavy snow will hit England and Wales this weekend, with travel chaos expected as icy conditions sweep across the country. From February 8 onwards, snow showers could blanket major regions, affecting roads, railways, and airports.
With the risk of treacherous conditions increasing, authorities are urging people to prepare for delays, hazardous driving conditions, and possible cancellations. Here’s what you need to know about the incoming winter blast. Brace yourself—England is in for a wintry shock.
Forecasts suggest that snow will first hit Merseyside and Greater Manchester before spreading east and south. Newcastle, Yorkshire, the Midlands, and even Birmingham are all in the line of fire. And that’s just the start.
According to forecaster James Madden from Exacta Weather, things could get much worse as we head into the weekend. “By Friday evening and into the weekend, we’ll see moderate to heavy snow showers pushing into southern and eastern parts of the country,” Madden explained. “Even London and the far southeast will feel the impact under a much colder airflow.
” But the snow won’t be limited to those areas. Northeastern England, parts of Scotland, Wales, and even the north of Ireland could also see significant snowfall. As if the weekend’s snow wasn’t enough, forec.
