It could bring as much as 6 inches of snow to the worst-hit places, while 2 inches could be widespread across lower ground. The yellow warning will remain in place until 6am on Thursday. It covers Birmingham and the Black Country, as well as parts of Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

The Met Office has issued a snow warning as 27 areas across the UK face flurries on Wednesday and Thursday - as much as six inches could settle on the ground in places

This is an in-depth Met Office UK Weather forecast for the next week and beyond. Will it snow or just be cold rain? Alex looks at why there’s uncertainty around the forecast for Wednesday evening. Bringing you this deep dive is Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin.

The Met Office has revealed what kind of weather Britons could expect this winter as it gives its first outlook on the next three months. The forecasters have said this winter is most likely to bring average or milder conditions in its three-month outlook ...

The Met Office says the winter isn't over — with more snow forecast, including for parts of the Southwest of England, amid a fresh cold snap during which it will feel as cold as -9C

A "major" upgrade to the Met Office's forecasting system is poised to mitigate flight delays and bolster winter preparations, the forecaster has announced. The enhanced technology provides clearer, more accurate cloud and fog predictions,

The Met Office advice on staying safe in snow says: “You could be without food, heat or light if you are cut off by snow and can't access services and amenities for a number of days. Act now and be prepared, by getting the essentials together that you could need:

Heavy rain could lead to flooding during Wednesday and Thursday, as the Met Office also warns of snow causing disruption.