Britain to be covered by eight days of NON-STOP snow over a foot deep

In Scotland, up to 32cm of snow is expected to fall on February 28, maps from WX Charts show.

Meanwhile, parts of southern England are likely to be spared from intense snow settling, with 1cm being expected across South West England, East Anglia, and the Midlands.

Using data generated by the MetDesk, the forecaster has predicted the temperatures will drop to as low as -8C in parts of Scotland a few days earlier.

Britons in other parts of the UK will still need to wrap up warm, as an icy chill will be felt across the country.

In Wales, the mercury is expected to plummet to -4C on February 26.

In the south, freezing temperatures are also expected to hit, with a chilly -1C being expected in London.

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The Met Office has warned that next week will see “unsettled conditions” across the UK.

A spokesperson for the forecaster said snow this week will largely hit high ground in the north.

They told the Daily Express: “It’ll gradually get milder from the south this week, with periods of heavy rain for some. There’s a chance of a northerly airflow bringing cooler conditions at times later in February, but it’s too early to determine details.”

It’s still too soon for official warnings, but the Met Office has acknowledged the potential for snowfall as winter comes to a close.

The Met Office’s long-range forecast for February 27 to March 12 predicts potential snow. It says: “During late February and early March, there is a slightly higher than normal likelihood of northerly or easterly winds occurring, which would increase the chance of colder and drier than average conditions.