UKHSA warn of cold weather for Birmingham as Met Office predict snow is on the way - full forecast

Birmingham is being warned to brace for icy cold temperatures and even snow in parts next week. This comes as the UK Health Security Agency warns of freezing temperatures hitting large parts of England.

The drop in temperature across Birmingham will be felt at the start of next week. Temperatures could drop to as low as -3C in some areas.

The look ahead to the start of the new week from the Met Office warns of wintry showers. These could become ‘widespread’ on March 6 and 7.  The Met Office and UKHSA are warning that all regions of England will experience cold weather from 1am on Monday March 6 to midnight on Wednesday March 8, and have issued a cold weather alert.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: “During periods like this, it is important to check in on family, friends and relatives who may be more vulnerable to the cold weather, as it can have a serious impact on health. If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are over the age of 65, it is important to try and heat your home to at least 18°C if you can.”

West Midlands weather forecast

March 3

Rather cloudy, the cloud thick enough to give the odd light shower through the day. Cloud may break for a time during late afternoon to give some brighter spells. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Mostly cloudy with perhaps the odd light shower in the evening. Clearer spells developing overnight will allow for a patchy frost to develop. Minimum temperature -1 °C.

March 4

After a chilly start with some bright or sunny spells, clouds will gradually build during the afternoon. Staying dry with light winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Rather cloudy on Sunday with isolated showers, perhaps wintry over hills. These become more widespread into Monday and Tuesday and more readily fall as snow. Feeling colder with strengthening winds.