Eleven English Counties Prepare for Incoming Snow Before Weekend
New meteorological data has revealed that eleven counties across England are set to experience snowfall before the upcoming Saturday. Updated weather maps from WX Charts, which utilise information from the Met Desk, clearly illustrate the anticipated snow hitting numerous regions in both England and Scotland throughout this week.
Specific Counties Identified for Snow Flurries
The counties that are bracing themselves for these wintry conditions include a broad swathe of southern and northern England. According to the detailed forecasts, the following areas are expected to see snow:
- Devon
- Somerset
- Dorset
- Wiltshire
- Gloucestershire
- Hampshire
- Berkshire
- Oxfordshire
- Buckinghamshire
- North Yorkshire
- Durham
- Northumberland
Snow flurries are specifically forecast to occur on Friday, February 6, with several of these counties likely to witness a substantial blanket of snow covering the ground. This comes as the Met Office has already issued separate yellow weather warnings for Scotland, valid for Tuesday, February 3, and Wednesday, February 4, highlighting the broader unsettled weather pattern affecting the UK.
Expert Analysis of the Weather Patterns
Providing further insight into the meteorological situation, Jo Farrow from Netweather TV explained the complex atmospheric conditions currently influencing the British Isles. "The Scandinavian high pressure system has remained notably stubborn throughout 2026, persistently holding its position and effectively blocking the progression of a series of Atlantic low-pressure systems," Farrow stated.
"These Atlantic lows are being energised by a powerful jetstream that is directly linked to the intense cold air mass over North America. Consequently, western Europe has been experiencing destructive windstorms, such as Kirstin which recently battered Portugal, alongside other named storms like Chandra, Goretti, and Ingrid that have impacted the UK," she added.
Farrow further noted that the frontal weather bands associated with these systems are unable to move quickly across the UK due to the blocking Scandinavian high. This has resulted in prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, with Cornwall and County Down recording their wettest January on record. The Met Office has provisionally confirmed that Northern Ireland experienced its second wettest January ever, leading to disruptive flooding in Northern Ireland and South West England, compounded by coastal damage from recent spring tides.
Residents in the identified counties are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and travel information, as conditions may change rapidly leading into the weekend.
