Residents across 11 counties in England are set to wake up to snow on Thursday as the UK braces for a deep freeze, with temperatures expected to plummet to -6°C. Forecasts from WX Charts, using Met Desk data, indicate snowfall beginning at 6 a.m., potentially covering a wide stretch of the country.
The affected areas include the West Midlands conurbation, Somerset, Devon, Warwickshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cornwall, Shropshire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire. Cardiff in Wales is also predicted to experience flurries.
Despite the forecasted snowfall, the Met Office has not officially confirmed widespread snow in its latest outlook. Instead, its Thursday forecast suggests early frost followed by mostly fine conditions with sunny intervals. Rain is expected to move southeast on Friday, with drier spells on Saturday, though rain may persist in the northwest.
The expected cold snap follows a series of winter weather warnings across the UK, with meteorologists monitoring the potential impact of freezing conditions on travel and daily activities.
