Sheffield weather: Is more snow on way for city? Full forecast and what Met Office says about chance of snow
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Despite Sheffield enjoying the warmest ever New Year’s Eve on record last week and a brief spell of unseasonably mild weather, conditions in Sheffield have now returned to those more typical for this time of year.
Monday night (January 3) saw temperatures in the city drop close to freezing and heavy rain turn to sleet, as well as some snowfall over hills and higher ground.
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Hide AdDrivers were advised to take care in the ‘adverse wintry conditions’ and routes were gritted in preparation – but is this weather set to continue?
Here is the latest forecast from the Met Office and how likely it is to snow again this week.
What is the weather forecast for Sheffield this week?
Unfortunately, the Met Office says conditions are set to feel ‘significantly colder than recent days’, with temperatures continuing to plummet.
Strong winds and wintry showers are also on the way for Sheffield in the coming days.
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Hide AdHighs of just 4C are expected on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with heavy rain also forecast for Thursday.
The good news is that there are likely to be plenty of bright, sunny spells on Wednesday, although it will be cold and breezy.
Temperatures are also likely to rise slightly from the weekend, getting to 8C on Saturday and up to 12C next Monday.
Heavy rain is expected in the late afternoon on Saturday, while Friday is set to be cloudy.
Will it snow again in Sheffield this week?
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Hide AdAccording to the latest forecast from the Met Office, there is a chance of some snow on the morning of Thursday, January 6. There is currently a 50 per cent chance of snow at 11am, before turning to a 90 per cent chance of heavy rain at 1pm.
Temperatures will also be as low as 2C, although the forecaster says it will feel more like -4C.
There is also a chance of wintry showers on Friday, with a 50 per cent chance of snow at 9am and a 40 per cent chance at 12pm.
It is also expected to be cold, with temperatures of 3C, and high wind speeds.