West Midlands weather: Christmas Day forecast

Fenton Park, Stoke-on-Trent Credit: Dave Knight

Fog likely lingering over the hills. Otherwise, a cloudy day.

Today:

Fog patches slowly lifting and clearing, although likely lingering over higher ground throughout the day. Otherwise, cloud spreading eastwards through the day, leaving overcast skies for most. Largely dry, although occasional drizzle possible over higher ground at times. Maximum temperature 10 deg C (50 deg F).

Tonight:

A good deal of low cloud, mist and hill fog likely to form overnight, leaving a somewhat murky end to the night for many. Staying dry though, and generally mild. Minimum temperature 7 deg C (45 deg F).

Wednesday:

Early mist and hill fog lifting to leave a largely dry day. Meanwhile, the cloud will gradually thin to allow increasing amounts of sunshine later in the day. Maximum temperature 10 deg C (50 deg F).

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

It will be largely dry over the coming days but the skies will be often cloudy. Some bright spells are possible, though occasional mist and fog is likely too.