The Met Office has announced when Birmingham can expect its next snowfall as the region prepares for a challenging ‘multi-hazard event’ later this week. Sleet and snow showers are forecast to continue on Wednesday, January 7, amid persistently freezing temperatures affecting parts of the UK.
An increased risk of heavy rain, sleet, and snow is expected on Thursday and Friday, accompanied by strong winds. In addition to snowfall, a yellow weather warning for ice has been issued, cautioning residents about possible travel disruptions and hazards from slippery conditions.
According to the Met Office website, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Amber cold weather alerts remain in effect across all regions of England until January 11. Multiple severe weather warnings are also active, driven by cold air that could lead to snow accumulations in Scotland and widespread ice risks throughout much of the UK.
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Currently, amber warnings for snow are in place in northern Scotland until 7:00 pm, followed by yellow warnings for snow and ice for the entire day on Wednesday. New yellow ice warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland, Scotland, and large parts of England and Wales for the overnight period from Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Jason Kelly explained, “A further spell of snow is expected to move east across central and northern Scotland today, with amber warnings active until this evening. Elsewhere, snow showers mixed with rain and sleet will continue, coupled with very cold temperatures and strengthening winds. Overnight, freezing air will return, causing temperatures to drop below zero widely, increasing the risk of ice. Consequently, yellow weather warnings for ice cover most of the UK until Wednesday morning.”
Specifically for Birmingham, the forecast is as follows:
This Evening and Tonight: A band of rain, sleet, and hill snow will traverse eastwards through the evening before clearing early Wednesday morning. Icy patches may develop where skies clear, with temperatures falling to a minimum of -1 °C.
Wednesday: The day is expected to remain cold with occasional sunshine. Snow and sleet showers will scatter throughout the day but should ease later. Gusty winds will persist, and highs will reach around 5 °C.
Thursday to Saturday Outlook: Thursday will start cloudy, with increasing chances of heavy rain, sleet, snow, and strong winds potentially continuing into Friday. By Saturday, conditions are expected to become colder again with sunshine returning.
Residents are advised to stay cautious and monitor weather updates as this multi-hazard event unfolds.