Bristol Weather Update: Snow Warning Issued as January Brings Changeable Conditions

Weather Warning in Effect for Bristol

Bristol residents are currently under a yellow weather warning for snow, effective from Thursday 5pm through Friday midday. As the new year settles in, understanding Bristol weather conditions has become crucial for both residents and visitors planning their week ahead. The city faces a period of unsettled weather that will require careful preparation and planning.

Current Weather Conditions and Forecast

Today’s forecast shows temperatures around 6°C with partly cloudy skies and a feels-like temperature of 3°C. Heavy rain is expected with a 60% chance at midday, accompanied by maximum wind gusts reaching 34mph. The coming days will see continued variability, with heavy rain totalling 39mm, heaviest during Thursday night, and mild temperatures with a maximum of 6°C and minimum of 3°C.

Winds are increasing from light winds from the south to strong winds from the northwest by Thursday night. Bristol International Airport reports similar conditions with heavy snow forecast at 90% probability around midnight, highlighting the severity of the approaching weather system.

Looking Ahead: Late January Weather Outlook

A broadly southwesterly regime is bringing changeable conditions with spells of wet, windy and mild weather, potentially with some very strong winds at times. However, there is a chance that drier and colder conditions could extend into the UK from the east or northeast, along with a risk of some snow.

For those planning activities in Bristol, typical January conditions bring daytime temperatures of 7°C falling to 2°C at night, with normally just 2 hours of bright sunshine each day. The current weather pattern reinforces the importance of staying updated with Bristol weather forecasts and preparing for rapidly changing conditions throughout the winter month.