Snow fell across Coventry and Warwickshire last night (January 4) and today (January 5) as temperatures reached freezing across the region. The Met Office currently has a yellow weather warning still in place for snow and ice and said that the weather could cause travel disruptions and power cuts.
Forecasters have predicted that heavy rain will fall later today instead of snow in Coventry. The snow and ice warning is said to be in place until midnight today.
Sleet could then return on Friday, January 10, followed by light rain. Light snow is forecasted on Janaury 10, with temperatures dropping to -2C into early next week.
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The long-range forecast for next week between Thursday, January 9, and Saturday, January 18, says: “Cold initially, with widespread frost and an ongoing risk of ice. Snow showers are likely in northern Scotland, with wintry showers also possible in some other coastal districts. Some rain, sleet or snow is possible over the far south at first on Thursday but should clear quickly.
“More settled for most on Friday, although a band of cloud and rain may move into the far west later. High pressure is likely to develop close to the UK through the weekend and beyond, with generally settled conditions prevailing through to mid-month. That said, some wintry showers will sometimes be possible, and there may also be occasional attempts of milder conditions and outbreaks of rain (perhaps preceded by snow) to approach from the Atlantic into some western parts.”
For tonight in Coventry, the Met Office added: “Rain moves eastwards overnight, with the return of snow for some by the early hours. Turning drier but colder by dawn, with winds easing and shifting to a northerly. Minimum temperature 0 °C”