Snow forecast for Shropshire from tonight
Met Office forecasters are predicting snow for Friday and Saturday with an amber warning issued for north Shropshire.
An area of low pressure is expected to move in from the Atlantic during today and tomorrow, as it moves north-eastwards it will mix with cold air and has the potential to give around 10-15cm of snow at low levels during Friday and Saturday.
A Met Office amber warning means that you need to be prepared for the weather and take steps to change your plans and protect you and your family or community from the impacts of the severe weather based on the forecast from the Met Office.
Will Lang, Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, said: "While it is not unusual to see snow in March, the cold weather we have seen has been quite prolonged. The next period of wintry weather has some uncertainty at this stage regarding where the worst of the snow will be so it is essential to watch for updates to severe weather warnings.
"As always, we are working with different agencies to help keep Britain on the move, and to keep people safe and well. However, people should be prepared for further disruption as we head through the next few days."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “With the weather conditions expected to deteriorate over the weekend, the public are being advised to take extra care on the roads.
“In those areas affected by snowfall we would urge people to allow additional time for their journey and make sure you have warm clothing, a mobile phone and warm drinks in your vehicle before you set off.”
The unsettled weather looks set to continue into next week, with the UK remaining very much on the cold side.
