19/11/2025 – Weather in Cornwall – Yellow Weather Warning For Snow & Ice

Published On: 19 November 2025Last Updated: 19 November 2025By CornishStuff

Could Snow Hit Cornwall Today? Met Office Issues Fresh Warning

A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place from 12pm today until 11.59pm tomorrow, with the Met Office advising that wintry showers could bring disruption across parts of Cornwall.

What the Warning Says

The Met Office states that wintry showers will move southwards through Wednesday and Thursday, affecting southwest Wales as well as Devon and Cornwall. These showers are expected to push well inland on brisk northerly winds.

Some areas may see snow settling, especially overnight or further inland. While some places might see little or no lying snow, the areas most exposed to frequent showers could see between 2 and 5 cm. A few isolated spots, mainly on hills above 200 metres, could see up to 10 cm.

Gusty winds and hail may also accompany the showers. Where snow falls and later refreezes, there is a risk of ice forming.

Potential Disruption

According to the Met Office, there is:

A small chance that untreated pavements and cycle paths become impassable
A slight chance that bus and train services may be delayed or cancelled, with some road closures and longer journey times
A small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
A slight chance of power cuts that could also affect mobile phone coverage

The warning is classed as yellow due to a very low likelihood but medium impact.

Travel and Safety Advice

The Met Office advises people to plan ahead during snowy and icy weather. Drivers are encouraged to plan routes carefully, check for delays or closures, allow more time before setting off and ensure their vehicle is prepared. Essentials such as warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, an ice scraper or de-icer, a warning triangle, a high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger are recommended.

For those walking or cycling, leaving at least five minutes earlier is suggested to help reduce the risk of slips or falls. Pavements and roads along main routes are more likely to have been treated and could be less slippery.

People are also encouraged to prepare for possible power cuts by gathering torches, batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essentials.

The Met Office recommends staying up to date with the latest forecast for your area, as weather warnings can change.

South West England weather forecast

Headline:

Wintry showers in the west. Sunny further east.

Today:

Icy stretches possible in the northeast initially as rain and hill snow clears to leave much of the region with sunnier skies for the afternoon. However, showers continuing across Cornwall and west Devon, turning wintry. Feeling cold in brisk winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Tonight:

Blustery, wintry showers persisting in the west, bringing a chance of icy patches and accumulating snow on hills. Clear skies and lighter winds in the east, allowing a widespread frost. Minimum temperature -3 °C.

Thursday:

Ongoing wintry showers in the west. Dry further east with plenty of sunny spells. Cold, but less of a wind-chill effect than Wednesday, with the breeze moderating throughout the day. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Cold again on Friday, though sunshine for many as showers ease. A change this weekend as it turns more unsettled with rain moving in, but also with temperatures increasing slightly.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Wed 19 Nov 2025