Snow and ice weather warnings issued across the UK - here's the Met Office forecast for the Black Country
Weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the UK - here's the latest on the forecast for the Black Country and West Midlands
Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice will come into force in parts of Staffordshire and in Wales at 6pm on Tuesday, January 3, and remain in place until 9am on Wednesday - just missig the Black Country
Meanwhile here in the Black Country, it looks like sleet is as snowy as it will get, with Met Office experts predicting a "dull and damp" few days for the region.
Tuesday will see a band of "persistent and heavy" rain and sleet spread across the West Midlands, with a chance of snow developing on hills. Daytime temperatures between 2C and 6C, but a brisk breeze will make it feel more like -2C at times.
There is a risk of mist and fog overnight and into Wednesday morning as the winds lighten, with the rest of the day expected to be a little drier and milder than Tuesday. Daytime temperatures will be between 3C and 8C.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said it's likely to remain "rather dull throughout the week" with limited brighter spells and an ongoing chance for outbreaks of rain.
Met Office weather forecast for the West Midlands
Today:
Widely cloudy and increasingly wet as rain spreads across the region, locally persistent and heavy, and falling as snow over the Peak District later. Feeling cold in the brisk breeze. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
Tonight:
A damp end to Tuesday with rain and hill snow only gradually clearing northwards overnight. Remaining cloudy after this with the potential for fog patches forming as winds fall light. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Wednesday:
Murky in places to begin as low cloud lifts and lingering spots of rain ease. Drier from then on, perhaps with some brighter spells as well. Slightly milder than Tuesday. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Remaining rather dull throughout the week with limited brighter spells, giving a cool feel. Some drier moments but with the ongoing chance for outbreaks of rain. Breezy at times.
