The UK is preparing for a significant snowfall, with London and large areas of England expected to be blanketed in snow around March 11, according to new weather maps from WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data.

Regions including Sussex, Durham, Cumbria, Northumberland, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Yorkshire, London, Cambridgeshire, and Nottinghamshire are at risk of snow, while Kent, Norfolk, and Suffolk may also see wintry conditions.

Meanwhile, Netweather TV has predicted a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event in March. Meteorologist Ian Simpson noted that initial forecasts suggested mild, changeable conditions for early March, but recent updates indicate high pressure will dominate the south and southeast of the UK sooner than expected.

Simpson explained that while southern and eastern England will likely see clearer skies, Scotland and Northern Ireland will experience more cloud cover, with rain expected in northwest Scotland. Overall, most of the country is expected to stay dry.

Looking ahead, a warm spell is forecast for late next week into the following weekend, with temperatures across much of England potentially reaching 15°C by Friday. However, as southerly winds pick up, cloudier conditions may develop across the country.