Met Office Identifies Thirteen UK Regions for Thursday Snowfall
The Met Office has officially named all thirteen UK areas that are facing potential snowfall on Thursday, February 5th. This comes despite yellow weather warnings for snow expiring across the country on Wednesday, February 4th. Forecasters are indicating that fresh flurries of wintry precipitation are likely to develop as the week progresses.
Detailed Forecast and Affected Regions
According to the latest meteorological predictions, rain is expected to move northwards throughout Thursday, turning heavy in certain locations. The Met Office specifically highlights the possibility of snow across north Wales, the Pennines, and Scottish mountains. Conditions will remain windy, particularly in northern regions, with average temperatures prevailing.
Meteorologists are warning that after the cessation of yellow alerts on Wednesday, further wintry weather could impact the UK tomorrow. The following areas have been identified by the Met Office as being at risk:
- North Wales
- Scottish Mountains
- Pennines (encompassing multiple counties including Durham, Northumberland, Cumbria, Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire)
Expert Analysis from Exacta Weather
James Madden, a forecaster from Exacta Weather, provided additional context regarding the developing weather patterns. He noted that during the previous evening and overnight period, bands of precipitation moved northwards, turning wintry and resulting in snow across parts of central England, including lower levels and the West and East Midlands. Snow was even recorded falling and accumulating in Bedfordshire, with wintry showers continuing across northern England and Northern Ireland.
Mr Madden further explained that additional transient snow and wintry weather is likely to develop from later on Thursday afternoon and evening, persisting into much of Friday. This is expected to be particularly concentrated in the northern half of the country. More central and southern areas are anticipated to experience predominantly rain and rain showers due to milder conditions being unsuitable for snowfall on this occasion.
Longer-Term Weather Outlook
Looking further ahead, Mr Madden indicated a significant shift is expected around the 12th to 15th of February, or possibly several days earlier. During this period, cold conditions and enhanced snow prospects are forecast to return and intensify across large parts of the north, and this time also potentially affecting southern regions of the country. This change is attributed to major atmospheric disturbances, induced blocking patterns, and cold winds likely to develop.
The forecaster mentioned taking a brief personal respite to address personal matters and finalise checks for the pending spring 2026 and preliminary summer 2026 forecasts, with a planned return to updates in a day or two.
