Met Office weather maps show snow hitting Wales in days as temperatures plummet
Temperatures look set to drop by 5°C overnight, with snow flurries forecast across the country
Wintry weather could return to Wales in the coming days as a cold snap hits the UK. Temperatures have been milder in recent weeks with the UK experiencing the hottest day of the year so far on Thursday, but things are set to turn colder at the end of this week which could bring snow and wintry showers to the country.
The Met Office said there will be a “notable shift” in weather conditions which will bring the risk of “wintry hazards” to Wales on Friday, March 13.
Temperatures look set to drop by 5°C compared to Thursday, with temperatures close to freezing expected overnight. Make sure you never miss Wales’ biggest updates by getting our daily newsletter
Met Office weather maps show that areas across Wales could see snow flurries overnight on Friday and Saturday.
Jason Kelly, the chief operational meteorologist for the Met Office said: “A notable shift in wind direction to a north-westerly flow will bring a markedly colder day nationwide on Friday, with the potential for a mixture of sunny spells, heavy showers, coastal gales, and snow over high ground.
“There’s also the possibility of accumulations on lower hills too. The picture will become clearer closer to the time, so keep an eye on our forecast as the week progresses.”
The Met Office forecast for Wales at the end of this week states: “Wet and windy on Thursday with gales possible for a time. Colder on Friday with blustery showers, occasionally wintry, especially in the north. Drier and less cold on Saturday.”
Here are the Met Office weather maps which show where snow could fall in Wales:
The first snow flurries are forecast at midnight as we head into Friday. Many parts of Wales will see heavy rain overnight which could turn wintry in some places.
Snow could fall over hills in south Wales.
