South West UK Set for Snow as Weather Maps Turn Purple
Large areas of the West Country are forecasted to see temperatures falling to a maximum of 5°C, with several centimetres of snow expected. This follows the gloomiest October in sixty years and a mild, wet start to November, as the UK prepares for a sharp temperature drop in the coming weeks.
Snowfall Predictions for West Country
Regions including Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset are expected to experience snowfall on Thursday, November 19, according to WXCharts weather maps published on November 6.
- South West England and South Wales may see snowfall rates as high as 3cm per hour, especially around Exmoor National Park in North Devon.
- Areas near Exeter, Yeovil, and Sherborne might get a lighter snowfall of about 1cm per hour.
Rainfall Across Southern England
In addition to snow, heavy rain is predicted to affect much of southern England and parts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire.
"Major cities, including London and Southampton, could face up to 1.5cm per hour of rain, while key settlements like Cardiff and Plymouth can expect a good dusting of snow."
The WXCharts map for November 19 shows much of the south coast of England and Wales covered with clouds in shades of blue, green, and purple, signaling intense precipitation.
Summary
The coming weeks will bring a notable chill and mixed snow and rain across southwestern and parts of southern England, marking a significant weather shift after an unusually gloomy October.
Author's summary: The UK’s South West faces a stark change with snow and heavy rain predicted, signaling colder, wetter conditions following an exceptionally dull autumn start.