UK weather maps turn rainbow coloured as February ends with huge wall of snow and rain

Spring may be on its way but that doesn't mean Britain is poised for clear skies and sunshine - quite the opposite. The UK is set for a flurry of snow and rain at the end of this month, with

weather maps turning multi-coloured to reflect the wide variety of conditions across the land.

According to forecasting platform WX Charts, the day that is likely to bring the most extreme conditions is February 29, but Britons could witness a whole week of blizzards and downpours

across the country.

Northern Britain is to be swallowed by snow from Manchester to the tip of Scotland according to the forecasters. However, it is worth noting that the Met Office maintains that snow forecasts

only become reliable two days from the date in question.

Other areas of the country are due to see a deluge of rain. According to the WX Charts radar, at 6pm on February 29 the south-west of England is set for a downpour. The West Midlands won't

escape the rain, nor will Southampton.

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Meanwhile, there are yellow weather warnings in place for today and tomorrow for areas of England and Wales. Today, there is a yellow warning in place for the south-west from Cornwall all

throughout the West Country. The warning extends into South Wales, including Cardiff.

There is a separate weather warning for Leicester and surrounding areas, also for rain. The warning will remain in place 3am on Friday.

The Met Office warns that buses and trains will "probably [be] affected with journey times taking longer". It added that "flooding on roads probably [will be] making journey times longer".

"Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely", according to the forecaster.

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Generally cloudy with spells of rain throughout, heaviest and most persistent in the west. Areas in southeast England seeing bright, even sunny spells. Feeling very mild away from the north,

especially in brighter periods.

Rain moving eastwards with variable cloud and scattered showers behind, heavy near western coasts. Few fog patches forming in clear spells in the west and north. Mild for February.

Rain to start in the southeast but clearing eastwards. Brighter weather developing but remaining mostly cloudy with scattered showers by midday. Staying mild within some light winds.

Rain in the west on Saturday moving eastwards through the day. Drier and brighter for Sunday with some showers in the west. Remaining mild for the time of year.

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