🌨️❄️ Snow Alert! 🚨 Storm Goretti is barreling into Wales, promising a dramatic spell of winter weather that’s set to carpet the landscape in snow. Some areas may see up to 30cm as the storm sweeps in from the west. Expect a swirling mix of snow, sleet, rain, and gusty winds from the wee hours of Thursday morning through to Friday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow, along with various wind and rain alerts across the region. If you’re in Snowdonia, mid Wales, or the Brecon Beacons, brace yourself for intense snowfall and possible drifting due to strong gusts. But even in the lower-lying places, don’t rule out a snowy surprise amidst the expected rain and sleet.
Travel woes are on the horizon: roads might become no-go zones, train schedules could be thrown into chaos, and power cuts are a possibility with heavy, wet snow teamed up with fierce winds.
Wondering when exactly the flakes will start to fall in your area? Here’s a quick timeline:
🕒 2PM: Snow touches down in mid Wales.
🕒 3PM: Hail and snow hit mid Wales; other spots face heavy rain or sleet.
🕒 4PM: Watch out for heavy rain in Swansea, Cardiff, and Newport.
🕒 6PM: Expect widespread snowfall, especially in mid and north Wales.
🕒 8PM: Pembrokeshire joined by heavy snow alongside mid to north Wales.
🕒 10PM: Snow blankets most of Wales.
🕒 11PM: Heavy snow falls in Swansea, Powys, Gwynedd, Denbighshire, and Conwy.
⚠️ By Friday morning, the worst should be behind us, but don’t let your guard down yet—some scattered snow, rain, and hail showers could still surprise us.
Stay safe, stay warm, and keep an eye on the weather updates to navigate this wintry blast as safely as possible! 🌬️🌨️