Sheffield weather forecast: Temperatures plummet close to freezing as cold weather alert issued

Temperatures will be cool throughout the day, with a peak temperature of just 6C.

The Met Office has issued a cold weather alert for Sheffield as temperatures plummet. This level 2 alert covers Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West, North East and the West Midlands.

The Met Office alert said: “There is a 60% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 0900 on Thursday 03 Jan and 0000 on Saturday 05 Jan in parts of England.”

What will the weather be like this morning in Sheffield?

This morning will be chilly with some sunny spells. The temperature will reach 5C by lunchtime.

What will the weather be like this afternoon in Sheffield?

This afternoon Sheffield will continue to see sunny spells, with the temperature reaching its peak of 6C by 1pm.

What will the weather be like this evening and tonight in Sheffield?

This evening will become quickly dark and cool, with the temperature dipping to 4C by 5pm.

The temperature overnight will dip to 1C.

What will the weather be like tomorrow in Sheffield?

Tomorrow will be continue to see a mixture of cloud and sunny spells, with a maximum temperature of 6C.

What is the long-term forecast for Sheffield?

Looking further ahead for the UK in general for Friday 18 Jan 2019 to Friday 1 Feb, “Most of the UK is likely to start this period with predominantly wet and windy weather, and a chance of heavy rain and gales at times, especially in the north,” said the Met Office.

“Hill snow is also possible, as well as snow to lower levels at times in the north. In the south though, the weather is likely to be on the mild side.

Towards the end of January, however, there is an increased likelihood of a change to much colder weather generally, bringing an enhanced risk of frost, fog and snow.”

“This cold spell is by no means certain though, and in any case, some milder, wet and windy interludes are likely during this period.”