UK Braces for 5-Day Snowstorm with Up to 20 Inches Expected

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An intense Arctic weather system is approaching the UK, with new snowfall projections indicating the severity of its effects. Forecast models predict a five-day snowstorm that could bring as much as 20 inches of snow to the most affected areas. Regions such as Scotland, northern England, Wales, and sections of the Midlands are set to experience this fierce winter event.  Starting at midnight on March 4th, heavy snowfall will begin to take hold, progressively covering nearly all of Scotland in deep snow by March 8th. At the same time, rain will drench the East and South East of England as temperatures drop across the country.  This video provides an analysis of the most recent forecasts, detailing the storm's rapid progression and identifying where snow accumulation could become hazardous. As winter makes a striking comeback, the UK is on the brink of one of the most severe weather occurrences of the season.  Stay with us for comprehensive updates — and get ready for an unexpected winter surprise.

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00:00A massive Arctic blast is about to flip the forecast for the United Kingdom.

00:04Snow maps now show a five-day blizzard that could bury parts of the country under 20 inches of snow.

00:09This powerful cold front is racing in fast.

00:12And even though winter is almost over, it is preparing one last dramatic strike.

00:17By March 4th, the Arctic system hits at midnight.

00:20The first impact zones.

00:22Perth and Kinross.

00:24Stirling.

00:24Both set to be hammered with intense snowfall.

00:27While the east of England and southeast England face heavy rain, the snow spreads fast.

00:32Within hours, it blankets more of Scotland.

00:34Then pushes into northwest England.

00:36And rolls across north Wales and Wales.

00:39But the real shock comes on March 5th.

00:42Tayside is projected to sit under 20 inches of snow.

00:45Other regions like the West Midlands could see up to 5 inches.

00:48And the blizzard refuses to stop.

00:50By March 6th, deep snow returns across huge areas of Scotland.

00:55With some spots reaching 53 inches.

00:57Then the system shifts again.

00:59Hitting the Yorkshire and the Humber.

01:01And pushing toward the Scottish Highlands.

01:04By March 8th, almost the whole of Scotland is covered.

01:07And the worst hit areas could once again see up to 20 inches.

01:11Winter may be ending.

01:12But it is not going quietly.

01:14It is launching one last frozen blast.

01:17It is launching one last frozen blast.

01:17Next.

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