Residents across the Midlands are preparing for a significant return to wintry conditions, as detailed weather maps indicate a substantial snowfall event is on course for the region next week. This would mark the third such occurrence this January, following two previous snowfalls that already blanketed the area.
Extensive Snow Band Targets England
According to data from WX Charts utilising MetDesk information, a formidable 328-mile band of snow is predicted to sweep across England on Wednesday, January 28. The forecast visualises a vast 'purple mass' of precipitation stretching from Cumbria in the north all the way down to Kent in the southeast, potentially submerging dozens of counties under a fresh white layer.
Specific Forecasts for West Midlands Towns
The wintry weather is expected to reach Birmingham precisely at midnight on January 28, bringing an estimated 5 centimetres, or 1.9 inches, of snowfall to the city. Neighbouring areas within the Black Country are bracing for slightly deeper accumulations.
Forecasted snow depths for key locations include:
- Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, and West Bromwich: 5.2cm (2 inches)
- Shrewsbury: 5cm
- Stafford: 5.1cm
- Warwick: 4.5cm
- Worcester: 4cm
Timeline and Further Wintry Prospects
Current predictions suggest this snow event will have a relatively concentrated impact, with the main band falling over a 12-hour window before moving away from the Midlands region around midday on January 28. However, any respite may prove brief.
WX Charts data indicates the potential for a further return of wintry weather by Friday, January 30. This later system is expected to bring lighter snow flurries, sprinkling areas including Birmingham, the Black Country, and parts of Staffordshire as the week draws to a close.
Met Office Outlook for Late January
The national forecaster, the Met Office, has issued a broader warning for the period between January 25 and February 3. They note an increased chance of colder conditions developing alongside the risk of some 'snow showers'.
In their official statement, the Met Office explained the meteorological setup: "Weather systems moving in from the Atlantic will continue to attempt to push in from the west, but tending to stall in the vicinity of the UK as they encounter high pressure to the north and northeast."
This pattern is likely to result in further spells of rain or showers, which could be heavy and persistent, especially across southern and western regions. The forecaster added that while milder conditions might occasionally encroach into the south and southwest, a general trend towards colder weather is expected. This increases the likelihood of snow showers, most probable over hills in Scotland and northern England.
