The Met Office has released the detailed hour-by-hour weather forecast for Birmingham as heavy snow continues to impact the West Midlands. While the amber weather warning for snow will be lifted at 9am on Friday, January 9, residents should prepare for several more hours of flurries before the snow fully clears.
According to the Met Office, Storm Goretti will gradually move away, but wintry showers and some rain are expected to persist in parts of the region. “Across the east of England, rain and sleet will slowly clear, with wintry showers continuing mostly along coastal areas. Elsewhere, the day will see a mix of clear and sunny spells combined with scattered wintry showers. It will remain windy and cold,” the forecast states.
Friday night brings another cold spell, with widespread frost and icy conditions as winds ease towards the east. Saturday’s forecast suggests variable cloud with some wintry showers in eastern England and Scotland. Inland frost is expected to linger through the day, while winds will ease significantly compared to recent days.
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Looking ahead from Sunday through Tuesday, the Met Office predicts further wet and windy conditions moving east on Sunday, accompanied by some hill snow in northern areas. Milder temperatures are expected to return by Monday and continue into Tuesday.
Here’s the hour-by-hour breakdown for Friday in Birmingham:
- 6am to 9am: Snow showers, temperatures steady at around 1°C
- 10am to 1pm: Transition to rain, temperatures slightly rising from 1°C to 2°C
- 2pm to 9pm: Cloudy skies with no precipitation, temperatures steady around 2°C
- 10pm: Cloudy with temperature dropping back to 1°C
Birmingham Airport has suspended runway operations due to the heavy snowfall and urges passengers to check flight statuses with their airlines. Passenger safety remains the airport’s top priority. Meanwhile, London Luton Airport is closely monitoring the weather and advises travelers to confirm their flight details before travelling.