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The British are ready It was cold the first weekend In 2026, arctic winds will bring cold snap across U.K.prompting travel chaos and power outage warnings.
Various weather warning for Snow The ice and snow advisory issued for Friday has been extended to Monday, with peak snowfall amounts of up to 40 centimeters possible in areas Scotland.
this Met Office Yellow weather warnings have been issued for some areas Scotland Starting at noon on Friday and continuing for 24 hours, forecasters warned that severe weather conditions could “danger to life”. It also warned that up to 20 cm Snow It may colonize lowlands and reach up to 40cm in highlands, and says disruption to road, rail and air travel may be possible.
Forecasters said rural communities could be cut off, cars could get stuck in the snow and power and mobile phone services could be cut.
The UK Health Safety Authority (UKHSA) has also issued an Amber Cold Health Alert England Until January 9, warnings were issued that the death toll could increase due to cold temperatures.
yellow weather warning All over the Southwest England The outbreak continues in Wales, the east coast and the south west until Monday.
Yellow warnings remained in force across south-west England on Saturday, with yellow warnings also in place along the east coast from Newcastle to Norwich. Temperatures are expected to stabilize at around 1C across much of the country, with temperatures dipping below freezing in parts of Scotland.
The icy weather will move westward on Sunday, with a yellow warning in place for parts of Greater Manchester, Wales and south-west England from 3pm to noon on Monday, with temperatures staying around 1C.
Blizzard conditions are expected across the UK, including in areas not covered by weather warnings. Showers are expected to become increasingly colder on Friday night, with snow possible in Wales. Forecasters say these waves will become frequent and sometimes severe as they move further inland early Saturday morning.
According to the Met Office, widespread snow accumulation of about 1 to 3 centimeters is possible on Saturday in places such as the North York Moors, and possibly 5 to 8 centimeters. Met Office. Snow showers will become smaller and less frequent Saturday night and move offshore during the night.
Further snow showers are expected to push through Wales, parts of northwest England, the West Midlands and inland areas of southwest England on Sunday evening. Around 1 to 3 centimeters of snow is expected to fall in many places by Monday morning, with 5 to 8 centimeters possible in some areas, particularly inland and higher areas of Wales.
Forecasters warned people to check travel conditions, allow extra travel time and prepare for power outages in Scotland’s highest lands.
Chief forecaster Neil Armstrong said: “With arctic air now covering much of the UK, very cold weather will continue throughout the weekend, with nighttime temperatures in double digits below zero in some places and daytime temperatures struggling to rise above 0C in some areas.
“It looks like this cold snap may continue into next week, with winter hazards likely to continue and more weather warnings likely to be issued. So it’s important that people stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings and plan ahead.”
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, urged people to check on loved ones during the cold snap: “As the weather turns colder, it is vital to check on our most vulnerable friends, family and neighbours.
“Forecast temperatures could have serious health consequences for some people, leading to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections, particularly for those over 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions.”
Friday
There is heavy snow in north and northeast Scotland today. The rain and snow in the south have dissipated and the sky is clear. There are some winter showers in the west and far east. The weather was clear and dry but felt chilly in the biting north wind.
overnight
Frequent snow showers continue to affect areas affected by strong northerly winds, while other areas experience prolonged periods of clear and dry conditions. Colder than recent nights with hard frost.
Saturday
Saturday was off to a cold and chilly start for everyone. Snow showers continue to occur on the windward coast, with prolonged snowfall possible in parts of north-east Scotland. It feels very cold.
Sunday to Tuesday
There will be plenty of sunshine throughout the period, but sleet and snow showers will particularly affect areas affected by northerly winds. The weather remains cold throughout with widespread overnight frosts. Showers will begin to ease on Monday.