Liverpool weather: Merseyside faces 'wintry showers' as snow and sub-zero temperatures forecast

Liverpool could see snow this weekend as 'wintry showers' are on the way. Temperatures plummeted across Merseyside over the weekend and will continue to fall, dropping to a chilly -4°C.

The Met Office has warned of "the prospect of snow" for many regions across the UK and Liverpool is no exception, with BBC weather predicting snowfall in just a few days time.

"Band of sleet and snow"

According to BBC Weather: "This evening and tonight (Wednesday) will see largely clear skies for most, and it will be another cold night. A few patches of mist and fog are possible in places, however.

"Tomorrow (Thursday) will see a crisp, cold start with sunshine. Staying bright and dry through the day too with just a few patches of cloud around, and it will be another chilly day."

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The remainder of the week will be cold with patches of fog, however, snow could fall throughout the weekend.

BBC Weather states: "On Saturday, patchy cloud and a few isolated wintry showers in places. Sunday may turn cloudy and a band of sleet and snow may move in from the west. This will then clear eastwards to reveal plenty of sunny spells later."

BBC Weather forecast for Liverpool

• Wednesday, November 29: Sunny and light winds. High of 3°C, low of -4°C.
• Thursday, November 30: Mist and light winds. High of 3°C, low of -4°C.
• Friday, December 1: Misty and light winds. High of 2°C, low of -4°C.
• Saturday, December 2: Light rain and light winds. High of 3°C, low of -1°C.
• Sunday, December 3: Sleet showers and light winds. High of 4°C, low of -3°C.
• Monday, December 4: Sleet and light winds. High of 2°C, low of -2°C.
• Tuesday, December 5: Mist. High of 3°C, low of -1°C.