UK to face 66 hours of snow from March 28

Wintery weather is set to return to the UK, with snowfall expected in several areas. The latest weather maps indicate 66 hours of potential snow starting from Friday, March 28. The snow is likely to begin in Scotland early that day. Most of the UK will experience rain instead of snow on Friday. Areas along the south coast and the north of England will be particularly wet. The midlands and Wales are expected to remain mostly dry. Temperatures will drop significantly by Saturday morning. Much of the UK may feel temperatures at or below freezing, except for the south of England and Wales. Snowfall is anticipated that evening in parts of northern England, including Manchester and Cumbria, with rates up to 2cm per hour. On Sunday, March 30, snowfall may occur in North Yorkshire, with about 0.2cm per hour, while other regions will likely avoid snow. The Met Office mentions that the last week of March could see varying weather, with drier spells in the south and wetter conditions in the north. The counties that may be affected by the snow include: - Greater Manchester - Cheshire - Lancashire - West Yorkshire - North Yorkshire - Cumbria - Gwynedd - Powys - Perth and Kinross - Aberdeenshire - Stirling - Fife