WEATHER experts predict around 40 to 60mm of rainfall will fall over the weekend in some parts of the country, with flood alerts in place in southern England and Wales.
Brits will need to wrap up warm for a wet and windy weekend which is set to bring heavy rain and even some flooding, forecasters say.
Some weather experts predict 40 to 60mm of rain could fall as flood alerts are in place across southern England and Wales. A yellow weather warning has been put in place for the south, west, and southwest of Wales until 6pm on Sunday.
Meanwhile, weather modelling maps, WX Charts, show Brits should start preparing for arctic conditions – with almost the entirety of the UK set to see snow. The storm will move in from the west next Sunday February 20 – and will continue into the following week.
Read our weather live blog for the latest news and forecasts…
- Milica Cosic
Be prepared for a wet & wild Sunday
Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said: "It's turning unsettled as we head into the weekend with spells of rain, windy, and very changeable across the country.
"Initially some hill snow for parts of Scotland and northern England but strong, and in places gale-force, south-westerly wind will bring milder air with it and it largely ends up as rain.
"Damp initially and then some heavier and more persistent rain setting in for northern England, parts of Wales and eventually reaching Devon and Cornwall
"Wild wet and windy weather for the second part of the weekend.
"Coastal gales for the south coast, heavy and prolonged rain in places, particularly over Wales where the rain will really mount up, perhaps 60 to 100mm over more exposed spots.
"All in all a wet and windy Sunday for the vast majority."
- Milica Cosic
More wintry weather for Monday
Mercury will plunge today, dipping close to freezing in eastern and south-eastern England.
Rain will also bucket down for many, making for pretty miserable conditions.
And the cold, wet snap means truly wintry weather come Monday – just in time for the most romantic day of the year.
Weather charts show temperatures plunging to -3C in Scotland overnight, rising to a measly 4C during the day.
Meanwhile in England Brits will have to endure highs of 6C in Newcastle, 7C in Nottingham and 8C in London.
- Milica Cosic
Long rage forecast for February 17 – 26
The Met Office’s long forecast for February 17 – 26 warns of “wintry conditions”.
They said: “Some short lived cold spells could bring some brief periods of snow.”
WX charts predict that the North East will see one of two centimetres on February 20.
Meanwhile Northern Ireland will see two centimetres of the white stuff.
But the brunt of the storm will hit the Scottish Highlands, where temperatures will plummet as low as -10 – and 10 or more inches of snow will fall.
- Milica Cosic
Exact date ’10-inch snowbomb’ will hit
FORECASTERS have revealed the exact date a 10 inch snowbomb will hit the UK with a -10C storm set to engulf Britain.
Weather modelling maps show Brits should start preparing for arctic conditions – with almost the entirety of the UK set to see snow.
WX Charts show the storm will move in from the west next Sunday February 20 – and will continue into the following week.
In the meantime Valentine’s Day plans could be frozen as Brits brace for a whiteout February 14.
But lovers are in for lashings of rain and gale-force winds before the snow comes down.
- Louis Allwood
Today's forecast
Northern Scotland keeping bright intervals and showers. Elsewhere rain affecting many areas at times, some heavy, especially over western hills.
Perhaps brightening up in places later. Windy in south.
- Louis Allwood
Early March will be mild
This period is likely to see a continuation of changeable conditions with systems arriving from the Atlantic, although perhaps becoming drier in many areas with most of the rain confined to the far north and northwest.
Many areas remaining windy but less so in the south, with gales likely in the far north and northwest.
Largely mild with the chance of some brief colder spells between systems.
- Louis Allwood
Cardiff outlook for Monday to Wednesday
Remaining unsettled with further outbreaks of rain and showers over the coming days.
Windy at times. A cold night on Monday but becoming widely mild by Wednesday.
- Louis Allwood
‘White Valentine’s Day’ on the cards
Plans for Valentines Day could be frozen as Brits brace for a whiteout February 14.
But lovers are in for lashings of rain and gale-force winds before the snow comes down.
Northern England and Scotland will bear the brunt of the storm, with a smattering of hill snow this morning.
Temperatures will hover around 6C or 7C for most, but 50mph gusts will make it feel markedly colder.
The mercury will then plunge on Sunday, dipping close to freezing in eastern and south-eastern England.
Rain will also bucket down for many, making for pretty miserable conditions.
More than four inches is expected in some spots, sparking a yellow weather warning for rain for much of Wales until 6pm.
- Louis Allwood
Rainy start to next week for Londoners
Monday a band of rain moves southeast. Tuesday frosty start before rain arrives, then isolated showers following.
Wednesday milder but windy with coastal gales, largely cloudy with patchy rain.
- Louis Allwood
Downpours could continue into next week
The downpours also mean homes and businesses could be flooded.
Weather chiefs also believe the horrid conditions could continue well into next week.
The Met Office is expecting another "deep low-pressure system" on Wednesday.
They added: "The development of this system will be closely watched as it brings another wet and windy day with the potential for National Severe Weather Warnings to be issued."
- Louis Allwood
Brits face travel chaos
Brits face travel chaos this weekend and homes could be FLOODED with four inches of rain due to batter the country.
According to The Met Office, an active jet stream is to bring a change to the weather with a series of low pressure systems across the UK this weekend and beyond.
England, Wales and Scotland will be hit with torrential heavy downpours.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Ramsdale, said; “A new area of low-pressure, this time moving across England and Wales, arrives on Saturday night then slowly clears to the east on Sunday.
"This brings wet and windy weather to the country, particularly Wales, and we have issued a Yellow National Severe Weather Warning for rain for this.
“As the system pulls away from the UK there will be another short lived, colder and more settled spell Monday night with one or two wintry showers possible over high ground in Scotland and perhaps a frost elsewhere.”
- Louis Allwood
What to expect from the yellow warning
- Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
- Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely
Yellow weather warning for today
There is a yellow warning for heavy rain which is expected across Wales on Sunday.
This follows a wet Saturday for many with widely 40-60 mm of rain during the weekend and some spots perhaps seeing 100 mm or more.
Wet and windy weather to most parts of the country
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Ramsdale, said; “A new area of low-pressure, this time moving across England and Wales, arrives on Saturday night then slowly clears to the east on Sunday.
"This brings wet and windy weather to the country, particularly Wales, and we have issued a Yellow National Severe Weather Warning for rain for this.
“As the system pulls away from the UK there will be another short lived, colder and more settled spell Monday night with one or two wintry showers possible over high ground in Scotland and perhaps a frost elsewhere.”
The Met Office is expecting another "deep low-pressure system" on Wednesday, adding in a statement: "The development of this system will be closely watched as it brings another wet and windy day with the potential for National Severe Weather Warnings to be issued."
Weather change that could trigger national warnings
The Met Office 'closely watching' deep weather change that could trigger national warnings.
The Met Office has said that an active jet stream is to bring a change to the weather with a series of low pressure systems across the UK this weekend and into the middle of next week and beyond.
A weather warning for rain in parts of Wales has been issued for Sunday and there could be more warnings on Wednesday.
If you live in England, Wales and southern Scotland, expect outbreaks of rain tomorrow.
- Louis Allwood
UK weather outlook for Sunday and Monday
Sunday will bring another cloudy and wet day with outbreaks of rain across England and Wales. A threat of showers across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Early rain on Monday will clear eastwards to leave a mostly dry day with long spells of sunshine however there is a threat of showers developing.
- Louis Allwood
The South West weather outlook
While remaining cold, it is not expected that any snow is going to hit the South West over the coming days.
The short-term forecast for the region from the Met Office is predicting that the region is going to be "rather cold" across Friday, and that cold winds will be a feature of the region over the weekend.
Temperatures will climb slightly as opposed to what has been seen over recent days, with a minimum temperature of 4C expected.
- Louis Allwood
Long range forecast for February 23 – March 9
Through the end of February, the unsettled weather is likely to continue. Lower pressure to the north and higher pressure to the south will result in westerly winds off the Atlantic.
Low pressure is likely to be in charge at first however, meaning showers or longer spells of rain for many parts of the UK, but especially the north, and strong winds too.
The driest conditions will probably be in the south.
Heading into March, the high pressure to the south may begin to build northwards, with an increasing chance of dry conditions spreading further north, with the most unsettled conditions increasingly confined to the far north.
Temperatures are most likely to be above average.
- Louis Allwood
Britain braces for bone-chilling -10C freeze
The Met Office says the UK is set to see temperatures drop to as low as -10C in Scotland in an Arctic freeze where it will feel bitterly cold for the whole of the country ahead of snow landing next week.
The worst of the temperatures again are set to be in Scotland going into Friday as well as rural and isolated spots.
Up to 20cm of snow could fall in Scotland with the heaviest in midweek and also the following weekend.
- Louis Allwood
Who is eligible for Cold Weather Payments?
You can get the cash if you are on one of the following benefits:
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Income Support
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support for Mortgage Interest
Depending on your specific circumstances, you may also need to meet one or more of the following additional criteria:
- Have a disability or be in receipt of pension premium
- Have a child who is disabled
- Be in receipt of child tax credit that includes a disability or severe disability element
- Have a severe or enhanced disability premium
- Be in receipt of a limited capability for work amount
- Have a child under five living with you
You can find out more about eligibility on the government's website.
If you're eligible, you should get the payments automatically within 14 days of the weather reaching the low temperature.
It should be sent into the same account where you get your benefit payments.
But if you think you should get the payment and haven't, then contact your pension centre or Jobcentre Plus office, or call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644.
Power outage warning
The Met Office has issued warnings of short term power outages and loss of other services in the areas where there are yellow severe weather warnings.
With the cold wave hitting parts of the UK, it is expected to also lead to delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport.
Driving conditions will also become difficult and would lead to possible delays regarding high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges.
Always make sure it is safe to travel before you set out on your journey.
- John Hall
Long range forecast for February 23 – March 9
Through the end of February, the unsettled weather is likely to continue. Lower pressure to the north and higher pressure to the south will result in westerly winds off the Atlantic.
Low pressure is likely to be in charge at first however, meaning showers or longer spells of rain for many parts of the UK, but especially the north, and strong winds too.
The driest conditions will probably be in the south.
Heading into March, the high pressure to the south may begin to build northwards, with an increasing chance of dry conditions spreading further north, with the most unsettled conditions increasingly confined to the far north.
Temperatures are most likely to be above average.
- John Hall
Britain braces for bone-chilling -10C freeze
The Met Office says the UK is set to see temperatures drop to as low as -10C in Scotland in an Arctic freeze where it will feel bitterly cold for the whole of the country ahead of snow landing next week.
The worst of the temperatures again are set to be in Scotland going into Friday as well as rural and isolated spots.
Up to 20cm of snow could fall in Scotland with the heaviest in midweek and also the following weekend.
- John Hall
Weather forecast for Saturday
Rain turning heavier for a time across parts of southern Scotland, northwest England and Wales.
Bright intervals and blustery showers further north.
South and southeast England mainly dry until evening.
- John Hall
UK weather outlook for Sunday and Monday
Sunday will bring another cloudy and wet day with outbreaks of rain across England and Wales. A threat of showers across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Early rain on Monday will clear eastwards to leave a mostly dry day with long spells of sunshine however there is a threat of showers developing.
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