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Various weather warning For snow and ice In place on Friday morning, covering large swaths of the UK Scotland and Northern Ireland to Greater Manchester, the Midlands and London.
this Met Office The warning warned of “widespread frost and ice” and temperatures well below average, with temperatures still below 0 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Forecasters said up to 40 centimeters of snow could fall in the highest areas of Scotland, while 1 to 2 centimeters was generally expected in affected areas of England.
“Life-threatening” Weather warnings have been issued for parts of Scotland High winds could cause temporary snowstorms that could bring travel disruptions, power outages and “potential risk to life and property,” according to the weather service.
A 24-hour amber warning for snow will be in place for parts of northern and eastern Scotland from midday on Friday. A yellow warning for ice and snow has been issued for Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and parts of central and southern England.
The warning is in force until midday on Friday for central and eastern England and until 10am for south-western England and Northern Ireland.
Forecasters said snow was expected in some areas, especially in the north. They warned there was also a risk of widespread icing, which could make travel conditions “hazardous”.
The Met Office is urging people to check conditions before traveling, allow extra travel time and prepare for possible power outages in the coldest areas.
Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong said “Arctic air now covers much of the UK and it’s very cold weather Temperatures will continue to be in double digits below zero in some areas throughout the weekend, and daytime temperatures in some areas will struggle to rise above 0 degrees Celsius.
“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.”
The UK Health Safety Authority (UKHSA) has also issued a Yellow Cold Health Alert for England until 6 January. These alerts are issued when adverse temperatures may affect people’s health and well-being.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: “As the weather turns colder, it’s vital that we understand 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.”
The cold weather is expected to continue until Saturday, with amber and yellow alerts remaining in place in Scotland, with the yellow alert covering England’s east coast from Newcastle to Norwich for 24 hours from midnight on Friday. Forecasters warned that widespread accumulations of about one to three centimeters of snow were possible, with five to eight centimeters possible in some places.
There is also a yellow warning for ice and snow in northern Scotland on Sunday.
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.
tonight
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.