Snow chaos roads warning from UK weather forecaster amid cold east wind

A dog enjoying a walk in the snow in Somerset
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The UK could soon be blanketed in snow, as experts predict potential snowfall in the coming days. A sharp drop in temperatures expected on Thursday and Friday has prompted many areas to brace for sub-zero conditions due to an incoming weather system.

The shifting weather patterns suggest that any imminent rainfall could transform into snow, potentially impacting even southern regions. Forecasters are warning of possible "chaos on the roads" due to the predicted snow and ice.

Netweather meteorologist Jo Farrow said: "The overall setting is this cold high pressure with frost by night and a cold easterly wind picking up later this week. You might see wintry flurries for southern or eastern Britain, causing an exclamation of 'oooh, it's snowing'.

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"Currently, not much more is expected but the ingredients are there. With a bit more forcing, a more organised trough, a pool of cold air aloft it wouldn't take much for there to be a slight temporary covering of the white stuff and chaos ensuing on the roads of southern England."

A combination of conditions will lead to a decrease in temperature, with Saturday predicted to be the chilliest day ahead, according to the Mirror. The Met Office also noted: "High pressure will move away to the northeast of the UK. This will allow a cold east to southeasterly wind to develop, introducing more cloud and some showers, perhaps wintry."

As the weekend draws near, a drop in temperatures is anticipated across the south west. Bristol, in particular, is bracing for a cold spell with temperatures forecasted to dip into the mid and low single digits, reaching a maximum of just 6C and 7C over the weekend.

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The chilly weather is set to persist through Thursday and Friday, with clear skies leading to lows of merely 1. Some regions might even experience temperatures dropping to freezing on the evening of Friday, February 7.

Met Office South West weather forecast

Today: A mainly dry day with a mixture of sunny spells and occasional cloudier periods. Isolated, mainly light showers are possible at first in the west. Light winds, though feeling a bit colder. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Tonight: Remaining dry this evening and overnight with lengthy clear periods. Temperatures falling away to give a widespread frost. The chance of a few freezing fog patches, mainly in the east. Minimum temperature -1 °C.

Thursday: A cold and frosty start with isolated freezing fog patches, these clearing during the morning. Otherwise, staying dry with plenty of winter sunshine, but turning breezier along the south coast. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday: Another chilly start on Friday with sunny intervals. Turning cloudier later and for the weekend, with colder temperatures and a few wintry showers. Breezy at times, giving a wind chill.