Met Office forecast names when snow will hit in February and March - 2 regions buried

The Met Office has warned that snow could be on its way with the final weeks of winter remaining cold, wet, and chilly. Giving its verdict for the general weather in February and March, the forecasters have said a chance of snow remains firmly on the table for parts of the UK in February and March.

They say the north and northeast will be the most likely areas for snow to fall.

In its long-range outlook, looking from February 12, to March 8, the Met Office has warned that the UK is set for some more unsettled weather driven by blocks of low-pressure systems that could create carnage when it comes to the white stuff. Looking into the middle of February, the Met Office said: "Predominantly cyclonic patterns are expected to dominate the UK. The early part of this period could see colder conditions becoming established more widely for a time, bringing with it the likelihood of some snow, primarily to the north and northeast.

"However this should offer a few days respite from the wet weather across the south. By the end of this period, the track of Atlantic depressions may shift a little further north than during the last few weeks. This will maintain broadly unsettled weather, with further spells of rain and perhaps strong winds at times. Many parts may become somewhat milder, given more of a westerly influence, though there remains the chance that colder conditions could linger towards the northeast."

Forecasters added that while some of the UK may turn white, that may be restricted to northern areas, adding that while colder air may push in, "milder and wetter weather may, however, hang on in the far south."

Towards the end of February, some more wintry conditions could be on their way, with colder conditions settling down in the northeast, while the west coast will see milder weather push in from the Atlantic.

As we move into March, the agency has warned that the chance of snow will remain, although it is unlikely to cause too much disruption as it should remain over high ground.

For most, March's forecast is a harder pill to swallow, with even more rain on its way.

The Met Office even warned that we could see consistent heavy downpours as storms move over from the Atlantic.

Looking into March, the forecasters added: "Broadly changeable conditions are expected across the UK during this period.

"Low-pressure systems will probably dominate, meaning showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, for much of the UK, and still the chance of some hill snow in the north."

With yet more rain on the way, the forecaster did warn that flooding may become an issue for many in low-lying areas, especially as rivers have already begun to fill and the ground has become saturated from weeks of rain in January.

"Some drier interludes are likely, though it must be said, flooding impacts remain possible given recent very wet weather. Windy conditions look probable from time to time."

This latest forecast has shifted its predictions for March, with snow in a late-season cold snap becoming less likely. They added: "Temperatures probably close to or a little above average overall, with a reduced chance, compared to earlier thinking, of a late season prolonged cold spell."