Heavy snow is set to impact many parts of the UK throughout February 2025, with forecasts predicting snowfall rates of up to 3cm per hour in certain regions.

In North Yorkshire, snowfall is expected to reach between 1cm and 2cm per hour during the anticipated snowstorm.

Areas experiencing the heaviest snowfall, particularly Northern Ireland and the East Midlands, could see accumulation rates as high as 5cm per hour.

Temperatures across the UK are projected to drop significantly, with central Scotland experiencing lows around 0°C, while other regions will range from 2°C to 6°C.

The forecast indicates that high pressure will dominate, bringing cold easterly winds and below-normal temperatures, along with potential overnight frost.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued warnings that the adverse weather conditions may disrupt health services, particularly affecting vulnerable individuals.

A yellow cold health alert has been announced for the North East, North West, South East, and Yorkshire and The Humber, effective from February 8 to February 11, 2025.

Snow depth maps reveal widespread snow coverage expected across Wales, the Midlands, northern England, and Scotland, with only East Anglia and southern England likely to be spared.

Cities in Northern Ireland, such as Belfast and Londonderry, along with Scottish cities like Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Inverness, are also predicted to experience significant snowfall.

The snow is forecasted to first impact Wales and Northern Ireland before moving eastward across the UK.

The Met Office has cautioned about an 'erratic transition' in weather patterns as high pressure shifts across the UK, which may lead to further snow or rain.

Looking ahead, the long-range forecast suggests that while high pressure will dominate initially, conditions may become more unsettled and potentially less cold by early March.