Snowstorm Alert: Parts of the UK Could Be Hit by a 215-Mile Wall of Snow Next Week

Winter isn’t done with the UK just yet! A massive 215-mile stretch of snow could hit parts of the country on February 9, covering areas from eastern Devon to South Yorkshire, according to weather forecaster WX Charts.

If the predictions hold, snowflakes could start falling over the West Country, the Midlands, and South Yorkshire, with additional flurries expected along Scotland’s western coast and northwest Cumbria. Earlier in the day, heavy snowfall might also blanket the east coasts of England and Scotland, with Lincolnshire up to Scotland’s Central Belt waking up to a winter wonderland. Aberdeen and parts of northeast Scotland could also see some snow action.

But before you get too excited (or start panic-buying salt and shovels), not everyone is convinced this snowy forecast will actually play out.

Jim Dale, head of British Weather Services, is a bit skeptical about an early February snowstorm.

“From what I can see right now, one necessary ingredient will be there in abundance—and that’s cold,” he said. But the second key element—precipitation—seems to be lacking. Instead of snowfall, Brits might get stuck with cold but dry conditions, featuring a mix of sunshine and fog.

That said, Dale isn’t ruling out the possibility of snow later in February.

“It may well get a little more interesting later in the month when the Atlantic systems try to roll back in. But even then, I’d expect any snow events to be transient, noting we are only 30 days away from meteorological spring,” he added.

So while a major snowstorm might not be guaranteed next week, there’s still hope for those who love a good winter blast before spring starts creeping in.

Meanwhile, weather warnings are in effect for parts of the UK. Northern Scotland and Northern Ireland are under yellow ice warnings until 10 a.m. today, so drivers and pedestrians should take extra care on the roads.

For now, Brits should keep an eye on the forecasts—and maybe hold off on digging out the sleds just yet.