The new beast from the east could bring the UK up to 7 inches of snow

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The weather chart showed the exact date when the UK could be covered in up to seven inches of snow due to the ‘stratospheric polar vortex’.

Parts of the UK have been hit by freezing fog this week, while others have seen temperatures in the double digits, with a difference of up to 19C at some points.

And it looks like the strange weather phenomena will continue as one forecaster predicts another “beast from the east” is on the way.

Weather maps from WXCHARTS up to the exact days an Arctic Explosion might hit.

The polar vortex could bring back the chaos caused by the original monster from the east in 2018.

According to weather maps, snow will start falling on February 4 across Scotland and northern England, with up to two inches falling in the early hours.

But as the day progresses, more snow is expected, with a possible six inches of fall in northern Scotland, while the chance of snow spreads to Wales and more central England.

The next day, up to seven inches of snow could fall in Scotland, and it will be felt as far south as the Midlands and parts of Wales.

Brian Gaze of The Weather Outlook told Express: “Computer models suggest that a weakening of the polar stratosphere (SPV) in the coming weeks could lead to an increased chance of cold weather during February.

“It’s a bit of a cliffhanger in terms of weather, but the period around Valentine’s Day has, in the past, often brought the UK some bouts of colder weather and winter.

“A weak SPV increases the chance of a very cold Arctic blast or a monster weather pattern from the east, like the one we saw in February 2018.”

However, the Met Office downplayed the threat of a new monster from the east.

The Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell said the worst of the cold snap was over, with higher temperatures expected next week across the UK.

Mr Snell said: “Next week, looking at the hard front, she looks very nice.

“We’re starting to lose the fog risk and temperatures are generally about where they should be

“We’ll probably miss a really hard frost. In terms of ice and snow, it certainly looks like we’re past the worst.

“We have to keep an eye on the fog risks in general this cold snap, although the main risks from it seem to be starting to diminish.”

And there’s no talk of snow moving into next week from the Met Office, though they do refer to “winter showers.”

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