South Wales braces for heavy snow and freezing rain this weekend, with a detailed hour-by-hour forecast for affected areas.
Newport: The Met Office has put out a yellow weather warning for south Wales. This means heavy snow and freezing rain are on the way this weekend.
The warning kicks in at noon on Saturday and lasts until late Sunday night. Areas like Newport, Blaenau Gwent, and Monmouthshire are all included.
They’re expecting some serious snow, with up to 30cm in certain spots. So, if you’ve got plans, you might want to think twice about traveling.
Travel could get tricky with delays on the roads and possible cancellations for trains and flights. Plus, there’s a risk of power outages and even some mobile service disruptions.
For Newport, Saturday starts off chilly, but by the afternoon, sleet showers will roll in. Sunday looks like it’ll be a mix of rain and milder temperatures.
In Blaenau Gwent, Saturday will see heavy snow in the afternoon, while Sunday brings more rain. Monmouthshire and Caerphilly will also experience similar weather patterns.
Torfaen will have a cold start on Saturday, but expect heavy rain later. Sunday will be a bit warmer but still rainy.
The Met Office warns that as the weather changes, snow could turn into freezing rain, making things even more slippery. So, stay safe out there!
They’re predicting the heaviest snow will hit around noon on Saturday, with snow falling at a rate of 2 to 5cm per hour. It’s going to be a wild weekend!
