Snow forecast for Gloucestershire
The Met Office has warned the Southwest could be experiencing snow this weekend
A yellow Cold-Health Alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the South East of England, and is currently valid from 9am Friday until 9am on the 11th February.
According to the Met Office, a 'colder easterly regime' will become establish today, bringing the possibility of snow to the region.
High pressure will bring with it easterly winds, low temperatures and an increasing risk of wintry hazards like snow and ice.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Paul Gundersen, said: “While some areas will see showers or some patchy rain on Friday and through the weekend, there will be the potential for some sleet or snow as temperatures drop, mostly over higher ground in central and southern areas.
"The cold will be accentuated at times by brisk easterly winds.
“There will be variable, and at times large amounts of cloud over the coming days with the clearest and sunniest weather across the northwest of the UK.
"There will also be icy patches and overnight frost in places. Whilst, for most, the weather is not expected to be disruptive, keep an eye on the Met Office website for any National Severe Weather Warnings.”