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Snow is set to hit North Wales this week as temperatures drop in the region.
Met Office meteorologists have said winter rains will arrive on Thursday and could cause some problems on higher ground through the end of the week.
The agency said the snowfall will be accompanied by frost, hail and sleet, particularly in the northern parts of the UK.
Steve Ramsdale, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “Although we will see a few days with cooler conditions, it should come as no surprise that the beginning of winter brings a short streak of winter weather.
“Some parts of the UK, especially the northern hills, can see snow, but for many this will only be of short duration.
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“We will be monitoring the forecast and will issue more warnings accordingly.”
When and where could the snow fall?
Starting Wednesday, the rains over north-west Scotland will turn increasingly wintry as rather cold conditions continue to set in.
Cooler and more unstable conditions are expected to spread across the UK on Thursday with frequent rain, areas of heavy rain and some snow on the hills.
There is also the possibility that some snow will lower levels in places later in the week, although away from the hills, it is currently not known exactly where the snow will fall.
In the clear periods between bands of winter rains, frosts are likely to occur, which could be sharp or even severe under prolonged light conditions in the north-western parts of the UK.
These unstable conditions are likely to persist through the weekend with more periods of high winds, heavy rains and winter downpours.
Currently, it is not known how long the rather cold conditions persist, but it is likely that they will continue until early next week.
Chris Bulmer, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, added: “Although winter has started quite abruptly, this colder period is expected to be part of typical seasonal fluctuations and does not lay the groundwork for the rest of winter.”
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Snowdonia communities such as Blaenau Ffestiniog are likely to have the worst snowfall in North Wales.
Coastal areas and communities in the eastern part of the region are less likely to see snowfall.
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