Met Office warns of heavy snow in UK amid weather warnings

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for large parts of the country as Arctic maritime air sweeps across the country, bringing the risk of heavy snow in some regions.

The forecaster has warned of difficult travel conditions and urged people to take “extra care” on the roads.

Met Office warns of heavy snow in UK amid weather warnings

A yellow warning for ice has been issued across Wales and central and southern England.

This alert came into effect at 5pm on Friday and will remain in place until 10am on Saturday.

The Met Office said icy surfaces might lead to difficult travel conditions with potential for “some injuries” from slips and falls.

Parts of the north east of England and northern Scotland are also covered with a warning for snow and ice, which came into force at 4pm on Friday and runs until 10am on Saturday.

A further yellow warning for snow and ice stretching from Derby to Scotland will begin on Saturday evening and continue into Sunday morning.

The Met Office said snow in these areas could be “heavy at times” and cause “some disruption to travel”.

Forecasters said: “Accumulations of 1-3cm (of snow) will be possible at low levels, with 3-7cm possible above about 150m elevation, and perhaps 10-15cm above 400m.”

Rebekah Hicks, chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: “Snow is likely ahead of the rain across northern England and Scotland and could reach lower levels at times on Saturday night into Sunday.

“The snow will gradually turn to rain as the front moves east across the country on Sunday.

“The rain may be heavy at times and it will be windy in coastal areas.

“Additional warnings may be required.

“We encourage the public to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and any warnings that may be issued.”

Meanwhile, the Environment Agency has urged the public to remain “vigilant” amid the ongoing flood risk.

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There are currently 75 flood warnings and 151 flood alerts in place across the country.

Jonathan Day, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said: “With another band of rain on its way, we need the public to remain vigilant to the risk of flooding.

“So far, more than 24,000 homes and business have been protected but sadly around 330 have suffered flooding and our thoughts are with those communities affected.”

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