Early flurries are possible, then a change later.
After a notably mild autumn that ran warmer than the long-term average, a more wintry pattern is edging towards northern England. Forecasters now flag the chance of **snow showers** across **Blackburn** and the wider **East Lancashire** patch as the working week turns mid month.
Private forecaster **AccuWeather** singles out **Wednesday 19 November** for the first pops of wintry precipitation, with early flakes likely to give way to rain as the day wears on. Temperatures are expected to sit between 6 to 12°C, a real step down from recent days. The local picture from the **Met Office** is still pending, which keeps a little jeopardy in the forecast.
The timing Blackburn should watch as snow showers loom
The signal is for a chilly start on **Wednesday 19 November**, with a window in the morning when showers could fall as snow over parts of **East Lancashire**. As the air mass modifies, those showers look set to turn to rain later in the day. AccuWeather sums it up plainly in its daily call.
« Sunny periods. A couple of morning snow showers followed by a bit of snow and rain at times in the afternoon. » The simple wording tells the story. Expect a stop-start pattern rather than a locked-in spell, and do not be surprised if pavements are wet rather than white by school pick-up.
Forecast temperatures in the **6 to 12°C** bracket suggest marginal conditions. That often means the odd flurry that fails to settle in town centres, yet brief slushy moments over higher routes could still pop up. Commuters may recieve a short burst of sleet on exposed stretches before milder air nudges in.
What AccuWeather says and why the Met Office is cautious
AccuWeather’s call gives Blackburn residents an early heads up, but the national forecaster keeps a slightly wider lens for now. The **Met Office** has trailed the chance of wintry showers across parts of the UK through next week while it refines local detail for Lancashire. Its line on the midweek change remains deliberately careful.
« Towards the middle of next week, an area of rain and stronger winds may move southeast across much of the UK, bringing a brief less cold spell, before a resumption of the cold northerly airflow with further wintry showers. » That guidance fits the idea of a flip back to colder air after a short interlude.
There is also a nudge toward quieter weather later on. A spokesperson added, « Although very uncertain, high pressure may then settle things down by next weekend before it possibly turns milder, wetter and windier from the west late in the period. » For Blackburn that points to a changeable few days, with confidence lower on the finer points.
How cold it could feel in East Lancashire on Wednesday
Numbers in the **6 to 12°C** range do not scream deep winter. Even so, the mix of showers and a colder airmass often makes it feel sharper than the thermometer reads. On the hillier edges of **East Lancashire**, any burst of sleety precipitation can drag the apparent temperature down for a time. In town, the contrast from the recent mild spell will feel marked.
The early part of the day looks most likely for anything wintry. As the afternoon unfolds, the signal shifts toward rain. That said, small changes in wind direction or shower track can bring short-lived surprises, which is why local nowcasts on the day will matter. Here is a quick way to stay ahead without the fuss.
- Check the morning radar before heading out, especially if you live or work on higher ground around Blackburn.
For now, the takeaway is straightforward. **AccuWeather** points to morning **snow showers** in **Blackburn** on **Wednesday 19 November**, fading to rain later with temperatures between 6 and 12°C. The **Met Office** keeps the broader UK signal of wintry showers in play, followed by a possible quieter spell into the weekend, then a fresh push of unsettled weather from the west. Stay tuned for the local Met Office update once it lands, since that will pin down street-level details for school runs and the late shift alike.
Thanks for the heads-up—might toss grit in the boot; higher routes can get slushy fast. Any updates on school run timing? My estate tends to recieve sleet first.