South West Set for Snow as UK Weather Maps Turn Purple
Large parts of the West Country are expected to see temperatures drop to a maximum of 5°C, with several centimetres of snow forecasted. After the dreariest October in sixty years and a mild, wet start to November, the UK is preparing for a sharp temperature decline in the coming weeks.
Temperature and Snow Forecast
The West Country, including Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset, will likely experience temperatures not exceeding 5°C on Thursday, November 19. According to recent WXCharts weather maps generated on November 6, some areas may see several centimetres of snow.
Regional Weather Conditions
- South West England and South Wales could receive heavy snowfall, up to 3cm per hour, especially near Exmoor National Park in North Devon.
- Areas around Exeter, Yeovil, and Sherborne may have lighter snowfall at about 1cm per hour, still enough for a noticeable snow dusting.
- Southern England and parts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire are expected to face significant rainfall.
Rainfall and Snowfall Details
A WXCharts weather map shows the south coast of England and Wales covered in shades of blue, green, and purple, signaling heavy precipitation. Major cities like London and Southampton may experience rainfall reaching 1.5cm per hour, while cities such as Cardiff and Plymouth are forecasted to receive a decent snowfall.
"Large parts of the West Country - including Devon, Cornwall and Dorset - are forecasted to experience temperatures dipping to a maximum of 5C, with several centimetres of snow expected on Thursday, November 19," reports the Express.
Regions such as South West England and South Wales are bracing for intense snowfall, most notably around North Devon’s Exmoor National Park, with about 3cm per hour expected.
Summary
The UK's South West is on track for sharply colder weather and notable snowfall mid-November, marking a distinct shift from the mild and wet conditions earlier in the month.