UK weekend weather forecast – Arctic blast to bring 5 inches of snow as Yellow warnings issued across Britain

TORRENTIAL rain and a 20cm snow bomb are set to hit Britain over the weekend with 37 flood warnings in place.

Up to five inches of snowfall is expected to fall in Wales, the West Midlands, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.

Rain will turn from sleet to snow during the course of Saturday morning – with the potential for eight inches of snowfall on higher ground in the Brecon Beacons.

An angry band of heavy rain continues to stalk the UK, leaving up 40-50 mm of rainfall across parts of Dartmoor and along the south coast of Cornwall.

The Met Office warns Brits to prepare for flooding – telling them to expect travel delays and damage to some properties.

Follow our weather live blog below for the latest news and updates from around the country

  • Niamh Cavanagh

    SATURDAY NIGHT FORECAST

    Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow across Wales and southern and central England will turn increasingly light and patchy before clearing southwards during the evening.

    Overnight will be dry with lengthy clear spells however there will be showers for the Northern Isles.

  • Niamh Cavanagh

    PICTURED: FLOODED HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE

    Huntingdon Racecourse in Cambridgeshire became flooded this morning after the Alconbury Brook burst its banks.

    Credit: GEOFF ROBINSON.
    Credit: GEOFF ROBINSON.
    Credit: GEOFF ROBINSON.
  • Niamh Cavanagh

    A CHILL BREEZE IS SET TO BLOW ACROSS BRITAIN TOMORROW

  • Niamh Cavanagh

    FIVE INCHES OF SNOW, TORRENTIAL ICY RAIN AND FLOODS TO HIT PARTS OF UK THIS WEEKEND IN ARCTIC BLAST

    Five inches of snow, torrential rain and floods will hit parts of Britain this weekend as the nation braces for an Arctic blast. 

    The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings for the weekend – with travel disruption expected in hard-hit areas.

    Brits in the South West of England can expect heavy rain tomorrow, with a yellow weather warning for torrential rain in place from 8pm this evening.

    Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page said: “Tomorrow begins with a weather front moving north from the South West triggering rain and snow warnings. 

    “In southern parts of Cornwall and Devon heavy rain will feature, particularly on higher ground."

  • Niamh Cavanagh

    THREE YELLOW WEATHER WARNINGS IN PLACE TOMORROW

    The rain warning in the south will start tomorrow evening at 8pm and will be in place until Sunday at 8pm.

    The snow warning has been issued from 5am tomorrow morning until 6pm tomorrow night and the Yellow warning for Ice in Scotland will be in place from 4pm tomorrow until 11am Sunday.

  • Niamh Cavanagh

    ROADS ARE CLOSED DUE TO RISING FLOODWATERS IN ALCONBURY, ENGLAND

    Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    Credit: Getty Images – Getty
  • Niamh Cavanagh

    CONTINUED

    A large band of rain will also affect parts of the South West on Friday evening and for much of Saturday, which will begin to push north across Wales and England next week.

    The Environment Agency had 56 flood warnings in place across England on Friday morning, meaning immediate action is required.

    It comes after parts of Scotland saw 19cm of snow in just 24 hours overnight on Thursday, while areas in south-west England recorded almost 30mm of rainfall.

    Nicola Maxey, a Met Office spokeswoman, told the PA news agency the downpours will be caused by a weather front moving in from the South West.

    Ms Maxey said: "From Friday evening we've got a series of weather fronts bringing rain across Cornwall and much of Devon until tomorrow.

  • Niamh Cavanagh

    FORECASTERS WARN OF DANGEROUS ICY CONDITIONS WITH HEAVY SNOW SET TO HIT UK

    Large swathes of the UK will see heavy snow in the coming days, with forecasters warning of dangerous icy conditions.

    The Met Office has issued yellow snow and ice warnings across the North East and large parts of Scotland on Friday and Saturday, while much of England and Wales will see similar conditions between Monday and Wednesday.

    Almost 8in (20cm) of snow could fall in the worst affected regions, with the Met Office warning that people may experience delays to travel, power cuts and risk of injury due to ice.

    Forecasters say some rural communities could become "cut off" due to the downpours.

    Ice is predicted to begin forming in the North East and Scotland from Friday afternoon, causing "difficult driving conditions".

  • Niamh Cavanagh

    MET OFFICE FORECAST

  • Niamh Cavanagh

    WEEKEND FORECAST – SATURDAY

    Mostly unsettled and overcast with thick cloud cover and rain which will fall as snow across Wales and parts of central and southern England.

    Largely dry but cloudy across Northern Ireland and northern England.

    Scotland will be mostly dry with bright spells and variable amounts of cloud.

  • Niamh Cavanagh

    WEATHER WARNINGS AHEAD UNTIL NEXT WEEK

    Yellow weather warnings are in place across the UK until next Wednesday.

    There are no warnings in place for Sunday but snow and ice warnings will come into place starting 9pm on Monday night.

  • Ben Hill

    TRIALS DAY CALLED OFF

    Cheltenham's prestigious Trials Day meeting on Saturday has been abandoned due to waterlogging.

    Officials had made people aware the meeting was in the balance due to midweek rainfall which exceeded expectations and an inspection had been called for 2pm on Friday.

    An early update on Friday suggested it was touch-and-go following another wet night in the Cotswolds.

    However, with standing water in places, some fences already set to be omitted and not enough space to redirect the runners around the waterlogged patches, the meeting has been called off.

  • Ben Hill

    BIG FREEZE

    Nicola Maxey said the weekend will also be very cold, with the highest temperatures only reaching 6C, along with frost on both mornings.

    Ms Maxey added: "As we move into next week another front will move in from the South West with long periods of snow and icy conditions for most of England, Wales and Scotland.

    "Up to 5cm is expected off the coasts, which will reach highs of 15cm in the higher areas in Scotland and Wales."

    She warned drivers to prepare cautiously for "dangerous" icy conditions, which could cause some disruption and potential injury.

  • Ben Hill

    DOWNPOURS COMING

    Nicola Maxey, a Met Office spokeswoman, told the PA news agency the downpours will be caused by a weather front moving in from the South West.

    Ms Maxey said: "From Friday evening we've got a series of weather fronts bringing rain across Cornwall and much of Devon until tomorrow.

    "As this rain starts to move north it will combine with cold air already over the UK, causing snow across much of Wales, where up to 20cm could fall in the highest regions.

    "Over the weekend large swathes of the UK will see some form of snow, with warnings in place for much of Scotland and the north-east of England.

    "Even parts of London and the South East should see a small flurry, which is unlikely to settle."

    She said the weekend will also be very cold, with the highest temperatures only reaching 6C, along with frost on both mornings.

  • Ben Hill

    ICE WARNING

    Ice is predicted to begin forming in the North East and Scotland from Friday afternoon, causing "difficult driving conditions".

    A large band of rain will also affect parts of the South West on Friday evening and for much of Saturday, which will begin to push north across Wales and England next week.

    The Environment Agency had 56 flood warnings in place across England on Friday morning, meaning immediate action is required.

    It comes after parts of Scotland saw 19cm of snow in just 24 hours overnight on Thursday, while areas in south-west England recorded almost 30mm of rainfall.

  • Ben Hill

    WEST MIDLANDS FORECAST

    Widespread rain in southern and western regions.

    This Evening and Tonight:

    A dry evening for many but outbreaks of patchy rain are still possible. A large area of rain will arrive after midnight, heavy at times and possibly falling as snow. North and northeastern parts of the region remaining dry. Minimum temperature 0 °C.

    Saturday:

    A cold and windy start, with the south and western areas continuing to see heavy rain, increasingly falling as snow. A cold, clear, and icy night follows with easing winds. Maximum temperature 4 °C.

  • Ben Hill

    WEST MIDLANDS FORECAST

    Widespread rain in southern and western regions.

    This Evening and Tonight:

    A dry evening for many but outbreaks of patchy rain are still possible. A large area of rain will arrive after midnight, heavy at times and possibly falling as snow. North and northeastern parts of the region remaining dry. Minimum temperature 0 °C.

    Saturday:

    A cold and windy start, with the south and western areas continuing to see heavy rain, increasingly falling as snow. A cold, clear, and icy night follows with easing winds. Maximum temperature 4 °C.

  • Ben Hill

    NORTH WEST ENGLAND FORECAST

    Scattered outbreaks of rain with dry intervals today.

    Today:

    A rather cloudy day with a mixture of dry spells and scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle, possibly wintry over the hills. Light winds throughout. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

    Tonight:

    A largely dry and cold night but the odd shower is still possible. Often cloudy with clear spells at times and a risk of frost and ice patches. Turning breezy. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

  • Ben Hill

    FREEZING FEBRUARY

    A ‘Scandinavian snap’ will see Scotland slide into a freezing February after a weekend of ice-box conditions across the country.

    The mercury is expected to plunge to Minus 12C (10F) in Aviemore tonight (Sat) due to a large covering of snow on the ground.

    The vast majority of the country is under a Met Office warning for ice today, with a risk of people falling on untreated roads and pavements.

  • Ben Hill

    WET ROADS

    A 4X4 struggles to make it through deep water in Essex today.

  • Patrick Knox

    HEAVY SNOW SET TO HIT UK

    Large swathes of the UK will see heavy snow in the coming days, with forecasters warning of dangerously icy conditions.

    The Met Office has issued yellow snow and ice warnings across the North East and large parts of Scotland on Friday and Saturday, while much of England and Wales will see similar conditions between Monday and Wednesday.

    Almost 8in (20cm) of snow could fall in the worst affected regions, with the Met Office warning that people may experience delays to travel, power cuts and risk of injury due to ice.

  • Patrick Knox

    YELLOW WEATHER WARNING

  • Patrick Knox

    RAIN TO CLEAR FOR A DRY NIGHT

    Rain expected to settle in for the afternoon over much of the UK will likely clear for a dryer night.

    "Mostly light rain in the evening will move away eastwards to leave the rest of the night dry but largely cloudy," Met Office said.

    Winds would likely ease, and minimum temperatures would hover around 3C.

  • Ben Hill

    LONDON AND SOUTH EAST FORECAST

    Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

    Dry Sunday and cold, but cloudy. Some rain, perhaps brief snow overnight. Fine, dry but cold Monday. Further rain and strong winds clearing northeast Tuesday morning and turning milder.

  • Ben Hill

    ROUGHING IT

    A windsurfer surfs in the rough sea off of West Wittering beach in West Sussex.

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