Freezing temperatures have been forecast for Wales this week with weather warnings for ice in force. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice for most of Wales from 5pm on Wednesday, December 7 to 6pm on Thursday, December 8.
And it is expected to be so cold that the forecaster has even said there could be some snow on higher ground. The forecaster had previously issued a warning for Thursday, December 8, however this has now been brought forward to Wednesday.
The warning has been updated to reduce it across Northern Ireland and Wales, and add an area across parts of south-west England. It now reads: "Frequent wintry showers will spread into Northern Ireland through the early hours of Thursday then on to Wales, parts of western and northwestern England, and parts of Southwest England.
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"These will fall on frozen ground in many areas, leading to the formation of icy stretches on untreated surfaces. In addition, showers are likely to fall as snow on high ground, with slight accumulations possible in places."
The warning covers almost the entirety of Wales. This is how cold it's going to get where you live and when:
Cardiff
Temperatures will peak at 6 °C on Wednesday as temperatures drop overnight. Cardiff was originally included in the weather warning however has since been removed along with several areas of south east Wales. It'll be colder again on Thursday as temperatures peak at 4°C, remaining at 4°C through Friday.
Swansea
In Swansea, temperatures on Wednesday are expected to be around 6 °C on Wednesday, dropping to 5 °C on Thursday and 4 °C on Friday. The Met Office says temperatures will feel like -2 °C at times.
Wrexham
Wrexham is covered by the yellow weather warning for ice in place across Wales. On Wednesday temperatures will be 5 °C before dropping to 3 °C at the peak of the weather warning. By Friday this rises slightly to 4 °C. The warning says ice could cause disruption in places.
Aberystwyth
On the coast in Aberystwyth, also covered by the warning, temperatures will be 5 °C on Wednesday dropping to 4 °C on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will faq to -2 °C overnight.
Carmarthen
While temperatures in Carmarthen appear milder than in some parts of the country, overnight they drop to well below freezing. On Wednesday temperatures will be 6 °C, on Thursday it'll be 5 °C and dropping to 4 °C on Friday. However, overnight the temperatures could drop to -4 °C. Carmarthen is also covered by the warning.
Monmouth
Monmouth will be one of the coldest areas of the country despite not being included in the warning, with temperatures dropping to -5°C on Thursday night. During the day temperatures will be 5°C on Wednesday, 3°C on Thursday and 4°C on Friday.
St David's
Temperatures in St David's will be slightly milder than other parts, with temperatures at 6°C on Wednesday, 5°C on Thursday and 4°C on Friday. At the colder periods temperatures will drop to -2°C but will generally be at 0°C overnight.
The Met Office forecast for Wales
Wednesday
A cold start with a widespread frost, but Wednesday will be dry with prolonged periods of crisp winter sunshine. Anglesey and coastal Pembrokeshire may see a few showers. Feeling cold. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
Quickly turning very cold overnight with a widespread and sharp frost forming under clear skies and light winds. Cloudier at times in the far west though with scattered wintry showers. Minimum temperature -5 °C.
Thursday:
A frosty, but bright start for many and plenty of sunshine during the day. However, some cloudier spells, mainly in the west and northwest where some wintry showers are possible. Maximum temperature 4 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Remaining cold, perhaps with the risk of some wintry showers, mainly around coasts. Otherwise mainly dry through the weekend with spells of sunshine and sharp overnight frosts.
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