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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as up to eight inches of snow could pelt the UK this week.
A band of heavy snow could cause disruption later this week, with as much as eight inches in higher areas.
Temperatures will drop as the week goes on, with a yellow snow warning issued which covers much of Wales as well as northern and central England, the Met Office said.
“A band of rain, sleet, and increasingly snow, will push north on Thursday bringing up to 2cm snow at lower-levels, 2-5cm on ground above 200m, and perhaps as much as 10-20cm above 400m,” the Met Office said.
The warning affects East Midlands, East of England, North East England, North West England, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire & Humber.
This comes as a weather pattern brings cold air from the north while mild air keeps nudging in from the south, creating conditions for frost and snow.
Further warnings for ice could also be issued later in the week as temperatures drop below average for this time of year, the forecaster said.
Today’s weather warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning in place until midday today affecting northern Scotland and some parts of central Scotland.
Up to 3cm of snow is likely to have fallen, increasing to 8cam over the northwest Highlands.
Today’s weather warnings
(Met Office)
Lydia Patrick7 February 2024 09:30
Weather warnings in place this week
The Met Office has extended a weather warning of snow and ice across more of Scotland, as forecasters said travellers could face transport disruption.
The forecaster had issued a yellow snow and ice warning from 3pm on Tuesday until midday on Wednesday covering the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland and parts of Argyll and Bute and central Scotland.
On Tuesday evening, the Met Office extended the warning further east and south to include Glasgow and Aberdeen.
It warned that accumulations of up to 3cm of snow are likely quite widely across the warning area, with perhaps another 5-8cm over the north-west Highlands, while icy surfaces will be an additional hazard.
The Met Office has also issued a yellow warning of snow covering Northern Ireland, north Wales and northern England from 6am on Thursday to 6am on Friday.
FILE PHOTO he Met Office has extended a weather warning of snow and ice, as forecasters said travellers could face transport disruption (Owen Humphreys/PA).
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Lydia Patrick7 February 2024 08:30
Snow mapped: Where will wintry showers hit UK this week as temperatures to plunge to -10C
There are currently three weather warnings in place this week as heavy rain, snow and ice are all expected to descend upon the country. Up to 20cm of snow could settle on higher ground as a band of cold air pushes north on Thursday.
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Lydia Patrick7 February 2024 07:50
Temperature forecast today
It’s going to be a colder but bright day in the UK.
Here’s the forecast for temperatures today
(Met Office)
Stuti Mishra7 February 2024 07:10
Where will wintry showers hit UK this week
There are currently three weather warnings in place this week as heavy rain, snow and ice are all expected to descend upon the country. Up to 20cm of snow could settle on higher ground as a band of cold air pushes north on Thursday.
Stuti Mishra7 February 2024 06:10
Scotland under snow alert
Snow and ice is expected to bring disruption to northern Scotland and Glasgow this morning, with a yellow weather warning in place until noon.
Here’s the area covered under today’s warning.
Areas under yellow weather warning for snow and ice
(Met Office)
Stuti Mishra7 February 2024 05:10
UK weather forecast today
As Scotland braces for wintry blizzards and snowfall, rain is making its way down south today, with a drop in temperatures expected across the country, according to the Met Office forecast.
Scotland is under a yellow weather warning for snow and ice till noon with up to 8cm of snow expected in the hilly parts.
Meanwhile, the rain will continue moving southwards through the day and expected to persist throughout the night. It will gradually clear the majority of the south coast in the early hours of morning, leaving behind largely dry conditions elsewhere.
As temperatures plummet, a widespread frost and icy patches are anticipated. Northern Scotland will continue to experience wintry showers, with a risk of icy stretches.
Stuti Mishra7 February 2024 04:10
Where will the wintery showers hit the UK
Here we look ahead to the cold weather and provide the locations which will be worst hit by wintry showers
Alex Ross7 February 2024 03:10
Warning from the Highways Agency
As temperatures drop this week, motorists are being warned to take extra care when out on the roads.
National Highways is reminding drivers to plan ahead of journeys by checking oil, water and screenwash. Motorists are also advised to rest every two hours, and to check their route with the weather forecast.
Amy Shaw, National Network Manager at National Highways, said: “Freezing conditions bring hazards such as snow and ice, so take every possible step to understand your journey in advance and allow lots of extra time when travelling to prepare for the unexpected.
“It is therefore always important to plan ahead for your journey, check the weather forecasts, and if weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour and take extra care.”
Alex Ross7 February 2024 02:10
Minor impacts expected to health and social care
The cold weather this week has resutled in the UK Health Security Agency issuing a yellow alert for the northern and midland regions in the UK.
The alert states: “Minor impacts are expected across the health and social care sector, including: increased use of health care services by the vulnerable population; increase in risk of mortality against vulnerable individuals.”
The alerts will remain in place from Wednesday at 6am until Friday at 8pm.
Alex Ross7 February 2024 01:10
