The odds on snow coming to the West Midlands in October are revealed as temperatures plunge - see the long range weather forecast here
The odds on snow falling in the West Midlands in October have been revealed.
As the colder season has well and truly begun and temperatures are forecast to plunge, the latest predictions have revealed that there is a 12.5 per cent chance that the West Midlands will see snowfall in October.
OLBG (Online Betting Guide) have shared their latest weather predictions for the month, with Birmingham ranked the seventh most likely city to have a white October.
Scotland is the most likely to experience snow this month, with cities Aberdeen and Edinburgh both receiving odds of 1/2 (66.7 per cent probability).
In England, the north east is the most susceptible to snow, with Newcastle receiving odds of 2/1 (33.3 per cent probability), and Middlesbrough 3/1 (25 per cent probability).
The north west is also more likely to see snow than the West Midlands, with Manchester and Liverpool both being given a 14.3 per cent probability (6/1).
At 7/1, Birmingham and the West Midlands is level with London when it comes to the potential for experiencing snow this month.
What is the weather forecast for the West Midlands in October?
The Met Office long range weather forecast predicts that low pressure systems will move across the West Midlands at times during October, and that wet weather is likely - but there's no mention of snow at the moment.
The end of October will likely see a notable drop in temperatures and increase in strength of wind and rain, but again the Met Office forecasters provide no indication as of yet that snow is on the way.
The BBC also suggest that the region will experience rainy and windy conditions, but snow is mentioned currently.
Jake Ashton, Weather Betting Expert at OLBG, said: “It’s not unusual to see snow in October in the Highlands, but temperatures this low could make it possible further south too.
"The 1/2 on Aberdeen or Edinburgh seeing snow looks justified, but at 3/1 Middlesbrough could be a value pick if conditions align.”
