Met Office issues 14-hour snow warning for Birmingham and West Midlands this week - full forecast
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow across the West Midlands this week
Snow is forecast to hit the region throughout Wednesday night (February 18).
The Met Office has a yellow weather warning in place for snow from 4pm tomorrow until 6am on Thursday morning (February 19).
According to the forecast, light snow will begin to fall across Birmingham at 3pm on Wednesday afternoon, with heavier snow throughout the night and during the early hours of Thursday morning.
Yellow cold health alerts have also been issued by the government this week - these are in place from 6pm Tuesday, February 17 until 6pm Friday 20 February.
Full Met Office forecast this week
Wednesday: Bright intervals initially on Wednesday, but much of the day looks cloudy with a chilly, blustery southeasterly wind. During the afternoon some rain and snow is possible in the south. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday: Overnight rain and snow will clear to leave a sunny but chilly day on Thursday, with lighter winds. Milder on Friday and Saturday, though some rain, and becoming windy again.
What should I expect?
- There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel
- There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off