Snow forecast maps reveal 'devastating' weather phenomenon to hit Brits in daysSnow could hit several cities at the start of next month, but it might not be the only hazard as forecasting maps reveal some areas also face a potentially ‘devastating’ weather phenomenonView 3 Images Snow and 'freezing rain' could hit the UK on February 4 (Image: WXCharts)Advanced weather modelling maps suggest Brits could face a potentially "devastating" weather phenomenon at the start of February. ‌Orange patches on the maps show where ‘freezing rain’ could fall. View 3 Images More freezing rain is expected at midday (Image: WXCharts)UK snow maps reveal exact dates 36-hour storm will bury Brits under 28 inches READ MORE :What is freezing rain? The Met Office explains that freezing rain is “a rare type of liquid precipitation” which freezes almost instantly when it lands on a cold surface. Thankfully, the freezing rain shown on the latest weather maps is not as prolonged or widespread as what occurred in 1996.

Source: Daily Mirror January 28, 2026 13:51 UTC