Storm Emma (2018)
| Type | Extratropical cyclone, European windstorm, Winter storm, Blizzard |
|---|---|
| Formed | 26 February 2018 |
| Dissipated | 5 March 2018 |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 63 centimetres (25 in) Little Rissington |
| Damage | At least 3 |
| Areas affected | Western Europe |
Storm Emma, also called Ulrike, was a deep depression which was part of the 2017–18 European windstorm season. As it interacted with Anticyclone Hartmut, a cold wave, Emma's warmer damp air rode over the cold air that had been over Western Europe for a few days, leading to heavy snow falls of up to 57 centimetres (22 in). It brought a renewed push of cold air to much of the United Kingdom with temperatures falling as low as −11 °C (12 °F) in Nairnshire. The worst affected areas were southwest England and southern Wales.