Somerset is bracing for potential snow this afternoon and tonight, with temperatures near freezing.
Radar shows snow arriving in Dulverton around 3 PM. Western Somerset should watch for it. The snow could continue into early Saturday. That’s February 8th, just so you know. Dulverton’s temperature will drop to 1C tonight. It will feel like -3C due to 30mph winds.
Wells might see snow around 5:30 PM. They could get 0.5mm to 4mm of snow each hour. Areas south of Yeovil could get flurries at 6 PM. Expect more snow between Taunton and Chard at 7 PM. Those areas feel like -3C tonight.
The forecast for the South West for today is cloudy. Sunny spells may appear in the far west. Showers will spread across the area this afternoon. Moors may see wintry showers. Brisk easterly winds make it feel colder with a max of 6C.
Tonight will be cloudy with showery rain. Hill snow will push northwest. Cornwall may have clear skies and frost. Winds will ease by dawn with a low of 2C. Saturday will be dull with low clouds. Patchy rain is possible, turning wintry on hills. Cornwall might get some sun. It will feel chilly with light winds and a max of 6C.
Sunday to Tuesday looks partly sunny. It will often be cloudy next week. Expect rain and drizzle, possibly snow on hills. It will feel cold, especially in the wind.
