Many schools could remain closed on Thursday as Storm Goretti is set to bring disruption to the Midlands.
The Met Office announced amber and yellow weather warnings for parts of the UK on Thursday (January 8), which could lead to travel delays, rail cancellations and power cuts.
Many regions will be affected particularly in the West Midlands which was issued with an amber weather warning, these include Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Telford and Wrekin, Warwickshire, West Midlands Conurbation and Worcestershire.
Other regions affected include South West England, Wales, East Midlands and Yorkshire & Humber.
Named Storm Goretti by Météo-France, a period of strong winds is also expected to impact southern England and Wales, especially in southwest of England where another Amber warning hit Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The largest snowfalls will most likely to be across Wales and parts of the Midlands according to the Met Office.
Rain will be an another hazard for parts of Wales and eastern England.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong said: “Storm Goretti will be a multi-hazard event, with the most significant impacts from snow in parts of Wales and the Midlands, though rain and strong winds also have the potential to bring disruption to many.
“Goretti will bring snow on its northern edge, this most likely over Wales and the Midlands. Here accumulations of 5-10 cm are likely widely, with 15-25 cm in some places, especially hills, and perhaps up to 30 cm very locally.
“An Amber warning has been issued where the greatest risk of disruption is likely on Thursday night into Friday morning, though updates may be required as confidence increases in the exact track of Storm Goretti.”
To see whether or not your child’s school will remain open amid the weather warnings, visit this Government site and search for your postcode.