South West Set for Snow as UK Weather Maps Turn Purple
Large parts of the West Country, including Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset, are forecast to experience temperatures dropping to a maximum of 5°C, with several centimetres of snow expected on Thursday, November 19.
Temperature and Snowfall Forecast
Following the dreariest October in sixty years and a mild, wet start to November, the UK is preparing for a sharp temperature drop in the coming weeks. South West England and South Wales may see snowfall rates reaching up to 3cm per hour, particularly around Exmoor National Park in North Devon.
- Exmoor National Park: up to 3cm/hr snowfall
- Exeter, Yeovil, Sherborne: around 1cm/hr snowfall
Rainfall Across Southern England
While South West England braces for snow, much of southern England, including parts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire, is expected to face heavy rainfall.
"Major cities, including London and Southampton, could face up to 1.5cm/hr of rain, while key settlements like Cardiff and Plymouth can expect a good dusting of snow."
Weather Map Overview
The WXCharts weather map for November 19 shows the south coast of England and Wales covered in blue, green, and purple colors, signaling a significant storm with rain and snow.
Regions marked in purple indicate areas where snowfall and heavy downpours will be most intense.
Summary: The South West of England faces a cold snap with snow and falling temperatures, while southern England contends with heavy rain in mid-November.