Temperatures below 0°C have been forecast for Wales this week with weather warnings for ice in force. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice for most of Wales from 5pm on Wednesday, December 7 to 12pm on Friday, December 9.
It is expected to be so cold that the forecaster has even said there could be some snow on higher ground. The forecaster had previously issued a warning for Thursday, December 8, which was brought forward to Wednesday. It has now been extended to midday on Friday.
The warning has been updated to cover parts of southern Scotland, Northeast England, north Wales, the North York Moors and Northern Ireland. It now reads: "Frequent wintry showers are likely to fall on frozen surfaces in places, leading to the formation of icy patches. You can get more weather news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
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"These showers are likely to fall as snow on high ground, with the potential for several centimetres to accumulate over parts of southern Scotland, Northeast England, N Wales, the North York Moors and Northern Ireland."
The yellow weather warning has been updated and now covers Wrexham, Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Holyhead, Caernarfon, St David's and Newtown (Powys). This is how cold it's going to get where you live and when:
Cardiff
Temperatures will peak at 6°C on Wednesday as temperatures drop overnight. Cardiff was originally included in the weather warning, however it has since been removed along with several areas of south east Wales. It'll be colder again on Thursday as temperatures peak at 4°C, remaining at 4°C through Friday.
Swansea
In Swansea, temperatures on Wednesday are expected to be around 6°C on Wednesday, dropping to 5°C on Thursday and 4°C on Friday. The Met Office says temperatures will feel like -2°C at times.
Wrexham
Wrexham is covered by the yellow weather warning for ice in place across Wales. On Wednesday, temperatures will be 5°C before dropping to 3°C at the peak of the weather warning. By Friday this rises slightly to 4°C. The warning says ice could cause disruption in places.
Aberystwyth
On the coast in Aberystwyth, also covered by the warning, temperatures will be 5°C on Wednesday dropping to 4°C on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will fall to -2°C overnight.
Carmarthen
While temperatures in Carmarthen appear milder than in some parts of the country, overnight they drop to well below freezing. On Wednesday temperatures will be 6°C, on Thursday it'll be 5°C and dropping to 4°C on Friday. However, overnight the temperatures could drop to -4°C. Carmarthen is also covered by the warning.
Monmouth
Monmouth will be one of the coldest areas of the country despite not being included in the warning, with temperatures dropping to -5°C on Thursday night. During the day temperatures will be 5°C on Wednesday, 3°C on Thursday and 4°C on Friday.
Holyhead
Temperatures will be 7°C on Wednesday, slightly increasing to 5°C on Thursday and 6°C Friday. The Met Office says temperatures will feel like -1°C at times.
Caernarfon
During the day temperatures will be 5°C on Wednesday, 4°C on Thursday and 5°C on Friday. But the Met Office warns that temperatures will feel like -1°C at times on Thursday and Friday.
St David's
Temperatures in St David's will be slightly milder than other parts, with temperatures at 6°C on Wednesday, 5°C on Thursday and 4°C on Friday. During the colder periods, temperatures will drop to -2°C but will generally be at 0°C overnight.
Newtown (Powys)
Newtown has a chilly week ahead as temperatures will be 5°C on Wednesday and drop down to 3°C on Thursday and 4°C on Friday. At the colder periods, temperatures will drop to -4°C overnight on Thursday and -3°C on Friday.
The Met Office forecast for Wales
Wednesday:
Quickly turning very cold overnight with a widespread and sharp frost forming. Cloudier in the west with scattered wintry showers, leading to icy patches. Breezy on coasts and feeling bitterly cold. Minimum temperature -7°C.
Thursday:
A frosty, but bright start for many and plenty of sunshine during the day. However, some cloudier spells, mainly in the west and northwest where there will be some wintry showers at times. Maximum temperature 5°C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Remaining cold, perhaps with the risk of some wintry showers, mainly around coasts and high ground. Otherwise, mainly dry through the weekend, with spells of sunshine and sharp overnight frosts.
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