The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, signaling the potential for snow across several parts of the Midlands this week. From 4pm on Wednesday, February 18, until 6am on Thursday, February 19, residents should expect wintry conditions.
Forecasts suggest an area of rain and snow may impact central England and parts of Wales starting Wednesday afternoon and continuing overnight. Snow accumulations are predicted to reach 2-5cm above elevations of 150-200 meters, with heavier falls of 10-15cm possible above 250-300 meters. The most affected regions include mid and southeast Wales, Herefordshire, and Shropshire.
Lower elevations may see lighter snowfalls, typically less than 2cm, especially during the later evening and early morning hours. The situation could be worsened by strong east to northeasterly winds, potentially increasing the impact of wet and snowy weather.
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Areas expected to be affected include:
- Oxfordshire
- Gloucestershire
- Blaenau Gwent
- Bridgend
- Caerphilly
- Carmarthenshire
- Ceredigion
- Conwy
- Denbighshire
- Gwynedd
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Monmouthshire
- Neath Port Talbot
- Newport
- Pembrokeshire
- Powys
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Swansea
- Torfaen
- Wrexham
- Herefordshire
- Shropshire
- Staffordshire
- Telford and Wrekin
- Warwickshire
- West Midlands Conurbation
- Worcestershire
Residents in these areas are advised to stay updated with weather forecasts and prepare for potentially disrupted travel and hazardous conditions during this period.