Met Office issues snow, rain, and ice warnings for Monday
As the new week begins, the Met Office has issued a series of weather warnings for Wales, keeping residents on alert. Following a weekend of blustery conditions and some areas seeing snowfall, Monday morning continued the trend with cold and wet weather persisting. Multiple Met Office warnings remain in place as Wales braces for further disruptions.
Over the weekend, most of Wales was under a yellow weather warning for snow, with certain regions even upgraded to an amber warning status. Despite hopes for a snowy Sunday morning, a yellow weather warning for rain took over instead, disappointing many expecting a winter wonderland. Areas like Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, and higher elevations such as the Brecon Beacons experienced more significant impacts.
Looking forward into the week, the Met Office has issued several warnings for Monday, with two specifically affecting Wales. One warning is for snow and ice, while the other focuses on rain. These alerts come at a time when weather patterns are proving unpredictable and varied across the region.
The snow and ice yellow weather warning, currently active in parts of Wales and northern England, forecasts further snow accumulation over hills in Northern England and North Wales, with up to 5-10 cm in some areas. Rain turning to snow at lower levels, particularly in northeast Wales and the northern Midlands, could result in accumulations of 2-5 cm. Icy conditions are also expected, making travel challenging.
In conjunction with the snow and ice warning, a rain weather warning is in place for Wales until 8 am on Monday. This warning, active since 6 am on Sunday, covers most of mid-Wales and extends into parts of South Wales and the Midlands in England. Heavy rainfall, combined with existing snow melt, may lead to flooding and travel disruptions.
Looking ahead, Monday night is expected to bring clear spells with wintry showers in the north and west regions, accompanied by widespread frost and potential icy patches. Tuesday may see more sunny spells and wintry showers in the north, while southern areas remain dry. From Wednesday to Friday, cold temperatures are predicted with a mix of sunny intervals and wintry showers, potentially leading to a prolonged snowfall in southern areas on Wednesday.
As Wales navigates through this volatile weather period, residents are advised to stay informed of the latest updates and take necessary precautions. With the Met Office closely monitoring the situation, the region remains on alert for further weather impacts in the coming days. Stay tuned for more updates as the weather situation evolves.