Warmer days ahead for the West Midlands as temperatures expected to rise this weekend following 'Arctic flow'

Temperatures across Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Dudley are expected to rise across the weekend as the Met Office predicts warm weather ahead.

It comes as much of the coastline of the country was issued yellow or amber weather warnings for snow and ice, with temperatures feeling chilly for much of Wednesday and Thursday.

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In response to the dropping temperatures, Staffordshire County Council announced that its fleet of 37 gritters are already in action across the county, spreading tonnes of grit over the road to combat dangerous surface ice.

However, this weekend promises a slightly warmer start, with the Met Office advising that both Sunday and Monday could see the potential for rain and showers. 

The group said that Friday will see a frosty start, with dry and sunny spells being seen throughout the day.

For Saturday and Sunday, rain and cloud will be spreading from the west, before temperatures turn less chilly.

Outbreaks of rain and showers are expected, with temperatures sitting at an average of nine degrees and eight degrees for Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

See below the full weather forecast for the West Midlands below.

Today:

A chilly start with widespread frost, and ice likely on untreated surfaces. A widely clear and dry day, with little cloud cover allowing plenty of sunny intervals. Feeling cold as brisk northerly winds continue. Maximum temperature 4 °C.

Tonight:

Remaining largely clear and dry, with little cloud cover in the west, however, patchy cloud pushes into eastern parts overnight. Winds easing overnight. Frost will reform under clear skies. Minimum temperature -2 °C.

Friday:

Another chilly start for many. Staying dry with clear skies and prolonged sunny spells. A return to slightly milder conditions with light winds, feeling pleasant in any sunshine. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Turning increasingly cloud and changeable from Saturday, as bands of rain and showers push eastwards across the region. Breezy at times, but feeling milder as temperatures return to near average.