South West Set for Snow as UK Weather Maps Turn Purple
Large parts of the West Country, including Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset, are expected to experience temperatures dropping to a maximum of 5°C, with several centimetres of snow predicted on Thursday, November 19. This follows the UK's dreariest October in 60 years coupled with a mild, wet start to November.
According to WXCharts weather maps generated on November 6, a sharp temperature drop is imminent within weeks. While southern England and parts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire will face heavy rainfall, South West England and South Wales are likely to see significant snowfall.
Snowfall and Rainfall Predictions
- South West England and South Wales could receive snowfall rates of up to 3 cm per hour, especially around Exmoor National Park in North Devon.
- Areas near Exeter, Yeovil, and Sherborne may experience lighter snow with rates near 1 cm per hour.
- Major cities like London and Southampton are forecasted to encounter rainfall up to 1.5 cm per hour.
- Cardiff and Plymouth can expect a notable dusting of snow.
Weather Map Overview
A WXCharts map illustrating predicted rain and snow for November 19 shows much of southern England and Wales covered in shades of blue, green, and purple, signaling intense precipitation ahead.
"Large parts of the West Country - including Devon, Cornwall and Dorset - are forecasted to experience temperatures dipping to a maximum of 5C, with several centimetres of snow expected on Thursday, November 19." — Express
Residents should prepare for the incoming severe weather as the region faces a mix of freezing temperatures, snowfall, and heavy rain.
Summary: The South West of England braces for significant snow and a sharp temperature drop amid a wet start to November, with heavy rain affecting southern and eastern areas of the UK.