South West set for snow as UK weather maps turn purple

South West UK Faces Snow and Temperature Drop

After the dullest October in 60 years and a mild, rainy start to November, the UK is preparing for a significant temperature fall within weeks. Large areas of the West Country—including Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset—are forecast to reach a maximum temperature of around 5°C, with several centimetres of snow expected on Thursday, November 19.

Snowfall and Rainfall Predictions

According to WXCharts weather maps generated on November 6, the South West of England and South Wales may experience snowfall rates of up to 3cm per hour, especially around Exmoor National Park in North Devon. Other towns like Exeter, Yeovil, and Sherborne might see lighter snowfall of around 1cm per hour.

Meanwhile, much of southern England, along with parts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire, is expected to endure heavy rainfall. A WXCharts map depicting the weather for November 19 shows southern England’s coast and parts of Wales covered by colors indicating intense precipitation.

Impact on Major Cities

Major cities such as London and Southampton could receive up to 1.5cm per hour of rain.
Cardiff and Plymouth are likely to experience significant snowfall.

"A large area of South West England and South Wales could see as much as 3cm/hr of snowfall, particularly around Exmoor National Park in North Devon," reports the Express.

These forecasts signal a sharp shift from the mild conditions experienced earlier in the month, with wintry weather taking hold in the West Country.

Summary: The West Country is bracing for cold weather and snow in mid-November, with heavy snowfall around Exmoor and significant rain across southern England, marking a stark change from earlier mild conditions.

Bristol Live — 2025-11-06

South West UK Faces Snow and Temperature Drop

Snowfall and Rainfall Predictions

Impact on Major Cities

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