Rain and cloud-filled Wednesday for Leeds ahead of snowfall next week

Leeds residents will need to take out their umbrellas today as rain is expected.

On Wednesday, February 20, temperatures will start around 8C and patches of cloud are expected. Any chance of rain will clear into the afternoon, before sunshine will prevail.

It is expected to feel cooler and quite breezy in costal areas. The maximum temperature will be 9C.

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Although the weather will be fairly mild today, it isn't expected to stick around for long; a massive snow storm may be on its way. We could be seeing 18 hours of snowfall, with the first flurry of snow hitting the Yorkshire next week, according to WXCharts.

A spokesperson for Met Office said: "Generally mild and cloudy with some further light rain over the hills. Some brief brighter spells are possible, most likely in the east. Maximum temperature 12 °C."

It is expected to be a cloudy and rainy day in Leeds today (Leeds Live)

Here is a temperature break down for Leeds today:

7AM - 8C

8AM - 8C

9AM - 8C

10AM - 8C

11AM - 8C

12PM - 9C

1PM - 9C

2PM - 9C

3PM - 9C

4PM - 8C

5PM - 7C

6PM - 7C

7PM - 7C

8PM - 7C

9PM - 6C

10PM - 6C

11PM - 6C

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