As the arrival of Spring beckons, the UK is set to endure another round of wintry weather, with forecasts indicating a potential  114 hours of snowfall toward the end of March.

New weather maps suggest that a significant portion of the country may be blanketed by heavy snow, with predictions ranging from five to 10 centimeters in certain areas.

Regions in northern England, the north of Wales, and central Scotland are expected to bear the brunt of the snowfall, according to WXCharts. This news may disappoint those anticipating warmer weather ahead of the commencement of British Summer Time on March 31.

Projections indicate that snowfall could persist for several days in the western and central highlands, with accumulations of up to 10 centimeters in some regions. Additionally, parts of the Midlands, northeast, and northwest could see around five centimeters of snow by March 28. Temperatures in the south may plummet to lows ranging between 2°C and 4°C, as reported by the Express.

This wintry outlook follows a period of relatively milder weather in recent weeks, following earlier freezing temperatures during the winter months.

The Met Office's long-range forecast for March 21 to March 30 suggests heavy rain and strong winds in the days ahead. However, sunny intervals could punctuate the wet weather by the weekend, albeit accompanied by colder than average temperatures. Looking further into the following week, unsettled conditions may persist across parts of the UK, particularly affecting southern regions, while northern areas could experience dry but colder weather.

As the country braces for further snowfall, preparations are underway to mitigate any potential disruptions caused by the wintry conditions. Photo by Randi Hausken, Wikimedia commons.