Residents in Telford, Shropshire, should prepare for a sharp drop in temperature as heavy rain and sleet arrive this week. The Met Office forecasts that the mild spring conditions will end on Tuesday 24 March 2026, replaced by strong winds and wintry showers.
Heavy rain is expected throughout Tuesday evening, with a 95 per cent chance of downpours. Winds are also set to get stronger, with gusts reaching up to 35mph as the weather turns unsettled.
Wednesday 25 March 2026 is expected to be the coldest day, with temperatures reaching a high of only 7°C. Strong wind gusts of 42mph will make it feel as cold as -3°C during the early morning, and sleet showers are likely to move across the area.
According to Steve Willington, Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, it is not unusual to see colder spells and wintry showers during March. The predicted daytime temperature of 7°C is lower than the typical local average of 11°C for this time of year.
The cold weather will continue into Thursday 26 March 2026, with a chance of wintry showers in the early morning. While the day will be drier with some sunny spells, it will remain cold with a minimum feels-like temperature of -3°C.
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