Birmingham is preparing for another significant bout of wintry weather, with forecasters predicting fresh snow could blanket the city with up to 3.7 centimetres in the coming days.
Fresh Flurries Follow Weekend Disruption
The West Midlands, including Birmingham, has already experienced travel disruption after being peppered by snow over the past week. The adverse conditions forced several schools across the region to close their doors. Earlier on Monday, January 5, the Met Office had the area under a yellow weather warning, highlighting the ongoing risk.
National weather alerts for snow remain in place for today, Tuesday, January 6, and tomorrow, covering eastern and northern England, plus parts of Wales and Scotland.
Detailed Snowfall Predictions for Birmingham
According to the latest data from WX Charts, the new wave of snow is expected to arrive in Birmingham from early Tuesday morning. The modelling suggests a spell of 2.7cm per hour could hit at 3am on Tuesday, followed by 2.4cm per hour at 6am.
The most significant accumulation is forecast for the early hours of Wednesday, January 7. At 12am on Wednesday3.7cm of snowfall is predicted, potentially accompanied by 4.9mm of rain.
Met Office Outlook: Cold and Unsettled
The Met Office's forecast for Tuesday confirms a continued cold spell, with a mixture of rain, sleet, and snow expected across northern areas. Their outlook from Wednesday to Friday indicates the cold weather will persist.
"Staying cold with frontal systems pushing in from the west," the forecast states. "A mixture of rain, sleet and snow will move across the country at times with a risk of strong winds."
Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest travel information and weather warnings as the situation develops.
