Could snow hit the West Midlands this February? Met Office reveals freezing weather forecast
With phrases like 'snow wall' and 'whiteout' back in the tabloid headlines, we've taken a look at the forecast for the next few weeks to see if we're likely to feel the freeze this February.
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It's always worth noting that both snow and long-term weather forecasts are notoriously difficult to predict.
According to the Met Office, Monday (February 10) will remain a rather grey, damp and cold day with outbreaks of patchy light rain and drizzle at times.
The forecast continues: "Some hill snow is possible. Perhaps some limited brightness through the day. Feeling rather cold, with a brisk north-easterly wind. Maximum temperature 5C."
Overnight into Tuesday it is likely to stay rather cloudy with patchy light rain and drizzle at times, with possibly wintry conditions on hills. Some drier interludes are likely, as are occasional cloud breaks. It will be cold, with patchy frost possible, and breezy. Minimum temperature: 0C.
Early patchy rain and hill snow will gradually ease on Tuesday, with some drier interludes. Further showers are expected, feeding in from the east during the day. Cold, with brisk easterly winds. Maximum temperature:4C.
Between Wednesday and Friday, high pressure is likely to continue to bring mostly settled conditions, with a largely dry but rather cloudy Wednesday and Thursday.
On Friday it may be a little colder, with some wintry showers. Rather cold, with brisk easterly winds.
From Friday and over the weekend, the Met Office states that the below-average temperatures and often cloudy condition are likely to continue.
A spokesperson for the service said: "There is a chance of colder conditions developing which would see an increase in wintry showers, especially in eastern and northeastern parts of the country.
"Meanwhile, Atlantic frontal zones, bringing milder conditions and rain, will attempt to move in from the west or southwest.
"Early in this period these look likely to have limited influence over the UK though should they push further northeastwards - this would increase the chance of snow for some areas.
"The balance between colder easterly winds and milder, wetter southwesterly winds remains unclear during mid-February though towards the end of this period, less cold conditions become more likely."
