UK snow forecast as 'Beast from the East' to bring 26 inches and bury citiesA snowy weather front moving in from the east could soon collide with another coming from the south, leading to Arctic flurries falling across the UK, forecast maps suggestView 6 Images A snow mass is seen forming to the east of Britain on February 8 (Image: WXCharts)A ‘Beast from the East’ storm could soon bring more snow to the UK, weather maps suggest. ‌On February 8, the GFS weather model shows a mass of snow forming to the east of Britain. The heaviest snow is expected in the north-east of England around this time, with serious flurries also hitting the north-west. Snow depth charts suggest the Scottish Highlands could see 65cm (26 inches). The North Pennines could see 16cm (six inches), with 8cm (three inches) coming in Northern Ireland and 4cm (1.5 inches) in North Wales.

Source: Daily Mirror January 28, 2026 15:07 UTC