As temperatures dip following a spate of storms across the UK, you might be wondering if Worcester will see any snow this winter.

Whether you’re looking forward to some snow or you want to be as prepared as possible, there is a chance you might see some snow this month.

Here’s when Worcester can expect some snow in January 2024.


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When will it snow in Worcester in January 2024?

According to WXCharts, some snow will fall in Worcester in a couple of weeks time with key dates being January 18, 19, 21 and 22.

Around 0.4cm of snow is expected to fall per hour between January 18 and 19 and a small amount of snow is also expected to fall between January 21 and 22 (around 0.2cm per hour on January 22).

January 18 is set to be a sunny and cloudy day according to AccuWeather while it says that some sleet can be expected on January 19 along with some rain in the morning.

However, January 21 is predicted to be a sunny one for most of the day while January 22 looks to be a cloudy day.


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What does the Met Office say about snow?

In the Met Office’s long range forecast for the UK (January 12-21), it mentions the appearance of snow, saying: “Mostly cloudy across the UK on Friday and Saturday. Some patchy light rain or drizzle is expected in places, although many areas will probably remain mainly dry. Winds will be light with temperatures likely to be a little below average.

“Through the rest of the weekend and into the start of the following week, it is likely to turn colder as northerly winds begin to develop across of the UK and bring a risk of snow showers, particularly across the north.

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“There is also a smaller risk of a period of snow across some southern areas for a time. Through the rest of this period confidence is low, but there is an increased chance of more unsettled conditions spreading from the west.”

The next long range forecast from the Met Office (January 22-February 5) says: “Through this period, there is an increased chance compared to normal of cold conditions along with the associated impacts from low temperatures, ice and snow.

“Frontal systems will probably move in from the west or southwest at times, bringing periods of rain or snow. Some drier, more settled interludes are also likely.”