First snow of winter forecast for North Wales next week

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 14 Nov, 14:56 · Archive

The Met Office is predicting snow and sleet across North Wales on Tuesday, November 17, with heavy snow on higher ground.

The Met Office is forecasting the first snowfall of winter to arrive in parts of North Wales on Tuesday, November 17, with temperatures forecast to drop below freezing in some areas. Snow and sleet showers are predicted across the region, with some locations expected to experience heavy snow, particularly across higher ground.

In Conwy, Capel Curig is among the locations forecast to experience heavy snow. Sleet showers are predicted throughout the early hours of Tuesday morning, before conditions turn to heavy snow at 6am and 7am, then return to sleet from 8am with rain forecast later in the day. Temperatures in Capel Curig are expected to reach a maximum of 4°C, with a minimum of -1°C.

Across Gwynedd and Eryri, snow is also being forecast, with temperatures expected to remain below freezing throughout the day. At the summit of Yr Wyddfa, the Met Office is predicting sleet showers during the early hours, followed by light snow at 5am, with further light snow forecast from 10am through the afternoon and evening. Summit temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of -1°C, with a minimum of -4°C.

Lower-lying areas will experience different conditions. In Bangor, rain rather than snow is forecast throughout much of Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach a maximum of 6°C and a minimum of 3°C. On Anglesey, the Met Office is forecasting rain rather than snow across several locations on Tuesday.

The Met Office indicates that snow requires cold air and moisture, with a northerly airflow bringing colder Arctic air towards the UK. The wintry weather is expected to move in on Monday evening from the south west, potentially affecting travel on Tuesday morning given the expected freeze.

First snow of winter forecast for North Wales next week — Image: North Wales Live

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How it is being reported

Snow forecast for every North Wales county bar oneThe Met Office has forecast widespread snow to fall on Monday nightNorth Wales Live · 14 Nov, 14:27
Met Office forecasts heavy snow across North WalesWeather maps show snow could fall for more than 12 hours in parts of the regionNorth Wales Live · 13 Nov, 15:33
First snow of winter forecast for North Wales as temperatures plungeMet Office forecasts snow and sleet across North Wales next Tuesday, November 17, with heavy snow on higher ground in Eryri, while Anglesey is set for rain.North Wales Chronicle · 13 Nov, 13:21
First snow of winter forecast for North Wales as temperatures plungeMet Office forecasts snow and sleet across North Wales next Tuesday, November 17, with heavy snow on higher ground in Eryri, while Anglesey is set for rain.North Wales Pioneer · 13 Nov, 13:21

In this story: Met Office · North Wales · Eryri · Anglesey · Capel Curig · Yr Wyddfa · Bangor

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