"Heavy snow" could fall in parts of Wales next week as temperatures are expected to drop across the country. According to the BBC weather service several areas of the country will see snow and sleet with miniumum temperatures of -2°C expected in parts. As well as this the Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for rain across wales.
Ther BBC 14-day forecast for Wales currently anticipates snow and sleet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week. The Met Office has yet to update their long range forecast for Wales but for the UK reads: "Cooler conditions are likely to allow the wintry showers to return, bringing an increasing likelihood of snow across northern regions down to lower levels. Fresh and breezy winds are often likely, becoming stronger at times with a risk of gales."
After the cold spell before Christmas where Wales recorded it's coldest day on record, the temperatures had been mild for the start of 2023 but look set to drop drastically at the start of next week from double digits in parts to minus temperatures.
Ahead of the wintery cool weather, on Wednesday January 11 the Met Office updates it's yellow weather warning for rain for Wales. The warning, in place from 9pm on Wednesday to 5pm on Thursday has been extended to cover all of south Wales and higher into mid wales. Around 90mm of rainfall is expected in a few hours.
This is the snow forecast for where you live according to the BBC:
Cardiff
The Welsh capital will see sleet showers and a moderate breeze on Monday, January 16 as temperatures drop to lows of 2°C. There will be a gentle breeze from the west peaking at around 12mph. The picture very much remains the same for Tuesday before returning to sunnier but cloudy conditions on Wedensday.
Swansea
It doesn't appear as though Swansea will see any snow, however the forecast will be changeable in the city. On Monday and Tuesday people can expect to see light rain showers and moderate breeze, before a cloudy day on Wednesday. Temperatures will remain at around 6°C.
Rhondda
Rhondda is one area of the country where the forecast has predicted "heavy" snow showers. According to the forecast, light snow showers will begin at 6am on Monday morning before increasing to heavier snowfall by 9am. This will continue into Tuesday before rain returns on Wednesday. During the snowy periods temperatures are expected to drop to 1°C.
Newport
Newport looks set to see sleet next week, with no snow likely to settle. According to the BBC forecast there will be sleet showers and a gentle breeze on Monday and Tuesday before clearing up on Wednesday.
Tenby
It looks like Tenby won't see any snow next week but will instead see a continuation of the wet weather we have seen this week. Temperatures will remain a steady 6°C. throughout Monday and Tuesday, increasing slightly on Wednesday as weather across the country clears.
Carmarthen
Similarly, it looks as though most of the wintery weather will bypass Carmarthen with light rain showers and a gentle breeze being the primary focus. Temperatures will be around 6°C with cloudy skies towards the end of the week.
Builth Wells
In Builth Wells Monday will see sleet showers and a gentle breeze, before heavier snowfall is expected on Tuesday. According to the forecast Tuesday will see "heavy snow showers" with a minumum temperature of 2°C before this clears on Wednesday.
Aberystwyth
On the west coast Aberystwyth will see mainly wet weather with some sleet on Tuesday. There will be winds throughout the week peaking on Tuesday at 24mph.
The UK long range weather forecast for Sunday 15 Jan - Tuesday 24 Jan
"Much of this period is likely to be unsettled, with showers or longer spells of rain sweeping across the country, these most likely across the north and west. On Sunday, as temperatures become increasingly cooler, these showers are likely to become wintry across the north.
"A temporary spell of milder conditions is possible across the south midweek, however by the end of the week, most areas should see a return to below average temperatures. These cooler conditions are likely to allow the wintry showers to return, bringing an increasing likelihood of snow across northern regions down to lower levels. Fresh and breezy winds are often likely, becoming stronger at times with a risk of gales."
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