Met Office weather maps are painting a stark picture of the upcoming cold snap in Wales this week. Temperatures are expected to plummet below freezing across many parts of the country in the coming days, sparking concerns of more wintry weather on the horizon. The Met Office has issued a fresh yellow warning for snow and ice, advising that sleet snow showers could develop overnight on Monday, potentially leading to disruptions in travel.
The weather warning is set to be in effect from 5 pm on Monday until 10 am on Tuesday, with the forecast indicating a cold week ahead with wintry showers and occasional sunny spells. Monday saw minimum temperatures dipping to -1°C, with even colder temperatures predicted as the week progresses. According to the Met Office’s outlook for Wednesday to Friday, the cold weather is expected to persist, with further overnight frosts anticipated. Wednesday is forecasted to be cloudy, but Thursday may see sunny spells emerging before the possibility of rain and hill snow later on Friday.
The Met Office’s weather maps reveal that temperatures could reach as low as -6°C overnight in some areas of Wales. Thursday is expected to record particularly chilly temperatures across various parts of the country. The early hours of Tuesday could see temperatures plummet to zero in locations such as Bala, Wrexham, and Newtown, before dropping further to -2°C in places like Carmarthen and Monmouth. Other areas, including Merthyr Tydfil, Builth Wells, and Llandovery, may experience temperatures as low as -1°C.
Wednesday morning will bring sub-zero temperatures in certain areas, with Carmarthen and Llandeilo forecasted to reach a frigid -4°C in the early hours. Similarly, Thursday will commence with sub-zero temperatures in most parts of Wales, with lows of -6°C in Lampeter and -5°C in various other regions. Although temperatures are expected to rise slightly around midday, they are unlikely to exceed 5°C before dropping once more as the night approaches.
Friday morning is anticipated to start off cold, with temperatures hovering around freezing point in most parts of Wales. The coldest temperature predicted for Friday is -3°C in Llanwddyn. While temperatures may rise slightly later in the day, they are forecasted to remain in single digits. Looking ahead, the UK’s long-range weather forecast for the following week anticipates generally settled conditions, with variable cloud amounts and the possibility of fog developing under clearer spells. While some frontal systems may bring rain and windier conditions, particularly in the northwest, any effects are expected to be relatively weak as they interact with high pressure systems.
In conclusion, Wales is bracing for a cold spell this week, with temperatures set to drop significantly across the region. Residents are advised to stay informed about the evolving weather conditions and take necessary precautions to stay safe and warm during this wintry period.