This is a genetic map of the British Isles, based on work by Professor Jim Wilson from the University of Edinburgh's Usher Institute and MRC Human Genetics Unit. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

Next Tuesday, the white stuff will be covering a huge portion of the British Isles ... for many. Maps show that as much as 11 inches of the white stuff will be dumped across the country.

Many of England's counties could see snow with major cities including Manchester, Birmingham, and areas around Newcastle ...