A weather warning for snow has been issued for Mid Wales with up to six inches possible on higher ground.
The yellow warning will begin at 4pm on Wednesday (February 18) and run until 6am on Thursday morning.
It stretches up into North Wales, South Wales and across beyond Birmingham, but elevated areas of mid Wales could be among those to see the most significant snowfall, with up to 15cm or six inches forecast.
The Met Office is warning of "some disruption" in parts of Wales and Central England.
They said: "Whilst there is some uncertainty in the details, there is the potential for an area of rain and snow to affect parts of Wales and central England later on Wednesday and overnight into Thursday.
"Two to five centimetres (cm) of snow could accumulate quite widely above 150-200 metres, with perhaps as much as 10-15cm above 250-300 metres in mid and southeast Wales, as well as Herefordshire and Shropshire.
"Some small accumulations of snow, typically less than 2cm, are possible to lower elevations, especially from later Wednesday evening into the early hours of Thursday morning.
"Strong east to northeasterly winds will accompany the wet weather, which could exacerbate impacts in places."
What can we expect?
- There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel
- There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off
- There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
What is the Met Office advising?
- There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel
- There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off
- There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
The Met Office added: "Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous, so to keep yourself and others safe: plan your route, checking for delays and road closures, amending your travel plans if necessary; if driving, leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off; make sure you have essentials packed in your car in the event of any delays (warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).
"People cope better when they have prepared in advance for the risk of power cuts or being cut off from services and amenities due to the snow. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
"Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area."
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