Kernow Weather Team update as Newquay experiences first cold snap

Newquay is set to experience its coldest spell of the season this week, with forecasters predicting a combination of showers, strong winds and the first risk of wintry conditions.

According to the Kernow Weather Team, Tuesday will begin with showers across the town before clearer spells develop late in the morning. Cloud is expected to return later in the day with further scattered showers. Temperatures will reach around 10°C with a moderate westerly breeze.

Overnight temperatures are forecast to fall to between 5°C and 8°C, with occasional showers continuing.

Conditions are expected to turn markedly colder on Wednesday as northerly winds strengthen, with gusts potentially reaching 50mph. Daytime temperatures of 4–6°C may feel several degrees below freezing in exposed areas.

Forecasters say there is a chance of hail during heavier showers, and sleet could develop later on Wednesday as colder air moves in. Wintry showers are likely to continue into Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.

Kernow Weather Team’s Dave Clark said:
"The winds keep blasting at 20–50mph, now from the northwest.
“Feels like” temperature: –4°C
Actual temperature: 5–6°C
More showers roll through during the afternoon, and as the cold air deepens, there’s a risk of… yes… sleet later in the day.
Between the showers, there will be some bright spells, the sort that trick you into thinking you won’t need a coat. Don’t fall for it.

By Wednesday evening, the showers turn more prolonged again, with a growing chance of hail and even sleet heading into the night."