Snow could be seen in the UK from the northern tip of mainland Scotland down and as far south as Devon – some 540 miles away – towards the end of the month, weather maps suggest. Forecast data collected by WXCHARTS.COM showed Great Britain spattered in purple on Wednesday, March 25, indicating areas of the country that could be walking on snow. An overview map showing conditions at the start of the day (midnight) shows snow on the ground over most of the northern half of Scotland, and some areas being lashed with rain.

Parts of England could also have active rainfall and fallen snow at the time, with clumps having built up in the North West and Manchester facing precipitation. Fallen snow could also be seen in the East Midlands and on parts of England’s south coast. Wales could also see build-ups of snow around then, from southern Powys up over areas along the western coast and the north of the country.

Northern Ireland could also be seeing patches of fallen snow, as well as rain. More widespread showers were shown across England by midday, with snow build-ups remaining in large parts of Wales but clearing in Scotland.

NI looks to be seeing more widespread snow buildups and downpours by then. Maps suggested showers and snow build-ups in Scotland, Wales, and England, as well as rain in Northern Ireland, could persist by midday on Thursday, March 26.

However, snow is notoriously difficult to predict well in advance, so it’s best to check forecasts and any official guidance nearer the time.

The Met Office‘s long-range forecast covering Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, April 1, anticipates changeable and at times unsettled conditions for many parts of the country at the start of the period, “as areas of low pressure and their associated frontal zones run close to or over the UK”.

“These are likely to be most active in the north and somewhat weaker further south, closer to a ridge of high pressure extending northeast from the subtropical Atlantic,” it adds.

“There is also potential for a period of widely windy weather during the first part of this period.

“By the turn of the month high pressure may become rather more dominant once again with plenty of dry weather, but with some overnight fog and frost.”

Meanwhile, it’s expected to be clear for many areas overnight tonight, “with a few fog patches forming during the early hours”.

“Thicker cloud across parts of Scotland may give the odd spot of light rain. Turning chilly, with a rural frost.”

There will be a chilly start on Thursday, after which “most will have a warm and sunny day”, the national weather agency adds.

“However, southern parts of Scotland and northern England will see more in the way of cloud.”