Increased risk of snow this week as wintery conditions return

Wintery conditions are set to return for many this week with the Met Office warning off an increased risk of snow in the coming days.

After milder conditions cold air moving in from the north will see temperatures fall for many this week.

A yellow weather warning is in place across north Wales and large parts of England on Thursday and Friday of this week.

According to the Met Office cold air will gradually sink southwards from Scotland bringing further rain to western Scotland and then much of England and Wales today (Tuesday), with totals likely to be highest in western areas.

Temperatures will drop to below average for the time of year – leaving the whole of the country under the influence of largely dry, cold arctic air with an ongoing risk through the week of ice overnight.

In areas that do get snow 1-2cm is possible to low levels, with 10-20cm possible over the highest ground within the warning area.

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Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Almond said: “There’s an increased signal for wintry hazards as we move through the week as cold air from the north moves over the UK.

“It’s from Thursday that the snow risk becomes potentially impactful, as mild air attempts to move back in from the south, bumping into the cold air and increasing the chance of snow where the two systems meet.

“While there are still lots of details to work out, the initial snow risk looks highest in northern England and Wales from Thursday.

“This snow is likely gradually change to sleet and rain later on from the south.”

Amy Shaw, National Network Manager at National Highways, said: “Freezing conditions bring hazards such as snow and ice, so take every possible step to understand your journey in advance and allow lots of extra time when travelling to prepare for the unexpected.

“It is therefore always important to plan ahead for your journey, check the weather forecasts, and if weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour and take extra care.”