16/02/2026 – Weather in Cornwall

Brace Yourself: Wind, Hail and Even Snow Set for the South West This Week

People across the South West can expect a mixed and at times unsettled week of weather, with strong winds, heavy showers and even the chance of snow on higher ground before conditions settle briefly.

Here is the forecast from Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February.

Today: Windy With Heavy Showers

Monday brings a changeable day, with cloudy periods, occasional sunny spells and showers moving through the region.

Some of these showers may be heavy and there is a chance of hail, although they may ease later in the day. It will be windy and relatively mild, with maximum temperatures reaching 10°C.

Tonight: Hail Risk and Frost Possible

Heavy showers will continue into the evening, with hail still possible. Overnight, these showers are expected to become mainly restricted to Devon and Cornwall.

Winds will slowly ease, allowing patchy frost and ice to form in eastern counties. Temperatures are forecast to fall to a minimum of 0°C.

Tuesday: Drier and Colder

Tuesday is expected to be generally dry, although an odd shower is possible in west Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

There will be hazy sunshine at times, mainly in the east. It will feel somewhat colder than Monday, but winds will be much lighter. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach 8°C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday

Strong southeasterly winds are forecast on Wednesday, with rain in places and snow possible over higher ground.

Thursday is expected to be mainly fine with some sunshine.

Southerly winds will freshen on Friday, with rain arriving later in the day.