Weather warning for rain issued
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Britain is forecast to be battered by five days of snow next week, with weather maps showing up to 51 inches in Scotland, and freezing temperatures grip the entire UK
The latest long-range weather forecasts suggest that colder conditions could sweep across the UK from February 16, with snowfall potentially affecting parts of the country for more than 100 hours
The Met Office says up to 30mm (1.2 inches) is possible in some areas in the warning.
Snow is expected in some parts of the UK this week as the Met Office weather forecast has named two huge areas potentially facing flurries before the weekend
Heavy snow could hit 16 counties across England and Scotland on February 16-17, with weather models forecasting up to 20cm in the worst-affected areas and possible travel disruption
While many areas will see snow by Friday, it is not expected to be heavy, with the white and grey patches on the map indicating less than 4mm and between 0.5 and 4mm snow, respectively. Rain is also expected alongside the snow, with showers scattered across the nation throughout the day.