Snow in Wakefield: Amber cold-health alert issued with snow expected across Wakefield this week
Temperatures will plummit across Wakefield this week, with the Met Office warning of overnight frosts and snow.
An amber cold health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for Yorkshire and The Humber, that is in place from November 17 to November 22.
Arctic air plunges southwards today (Tuesday), bringing a cold but sunny day for many, with the temperature dropping to 0C.
However, by tomorrow (Wednesday), the district will be firmly under the colder Arctic airmass – with a strong and very cold northerly flow making temperatures feel even colder.
Deputy chief forecaster for the Met Office, Tom Crabtree, said: “Wednesday to Friday will be the coldest part of the week, and this period has the greatest potential for impactful weather, with multiple warnings in place.
"Overnight, temperatures could get down to minus ten, with a significant wind chill from the strong northerly wind making things feel even colder.
“Although many places will see plenty of sunshine, daytime temperatures will be well-below average, with a widespread frost setting in during the evening, especially in sheltered areas".
The outlook for Wakefield for Wednesday, November 19 to Friday, November 21, reads: “Rain and hill snow clearing southeast on Wednesday with strong winds, showers developing.
"Cold and bright Thursday and Friday, widespread overnight frosts and scattered coastal showers expected, these likely wintry”.