Residents across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region awoke on Friday morning to a landscape transformed by a significant blanket of snow, as Storm Goretti swept across the area.
The disruptive weather prompted the Met Office to issue an amber weather warning for snow, which remained in force throughout the morning of Friday 9th January 2026.
Travel Chaos Grips the Region
The heavy snowfall has led to severe travel disruption across the West Midlands. Birmingham Airport suspended all runway operations as a safety precaution, while numerous schools made the decision to close for the day.
Public transport networks were severely impacted. A fallen tree blocked tram services heading into Birmingham city centre, and operators confirmed that no trains or buses would run until at least midday on Friday.
Your Hour-by-Hour Weekend Weather Outlook
With the immediate chaos unfolding, many are asking: will the snow return this weekend? According to the latest Met Office predictions, the answer is no.
The forecast for Friday indicates a cold, cloudy day with temperatures hovering around 2-3°C, offering little change from the morning's freeze but no further snowfall.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the weather is expected to be calmer, though still cold. Saturday and Sunday will see mainly overcast or cloudy conditions with sunny intervals. The Met Office states that no more snow is currently forecast for the region.
Detailed Temperature Guide
Friday (9th Jan): A consistently chilly day. Temperatures will peak at 3°C in the early afternoon before dropping back to 2°C from late afternoon through the night, under persistent cloud cover.
Saturday (10th Jan): A slightly milder day. Expect temperatures around 3°C in the morning, rising to approximately 5°C between 10am and 4pm, before cooling again. Skies will be overcast turning cloudy.
Sunday (11th Jan): A similar pattern. The day will start at around 5°C, cooling to 3-4°C overnight and into Monday morning, with cloudy conditions dominating. The overall summary is for cloudy days and nights with a very low chance of rain.
While the immediate threat of snow has passed, residents are advised to continue checking for updates on transport services and to take care on any remaining icy patches.
