The Met Office has issued several urgent snow and ice warnings as wintery weather continues to hit the UK
Yellow and amber weather warnings have been issued the Met Office
- The Met Office has issued new yellow and amber weather warnings as the UK is hit with intensely cold weather. Warnings for snow and ice have been issued and extended with the wintry conditions expected to last into Friday.
- A new yellow weather warning specifically for ice, lasting twelve hours was issued on Thursday. The yellow weather warning runs from midnight Friday, November 21, until midday.
- Cold, wintry showers will continue to hit the UK throughout Thursday evening. The wintery showers moving East from the North Sea and expected to continue until Friday morning.
- Low-lying places will mostly experience rain or sleet, however ground above 250 meters will see snowfall. There is a significant risk of ice as temperatures are set to remain below zero across much of the north of England and Scotland.
- Deep snow is not forecast in all regions, but it is expected to accumulate on high ground. The Met Office estimates that snowfall of 1 to 3 cm remains possible.
- The most significant danger is widespread formation of icy patches leading to dangerous driving conditions. Drivers are being urged to leave extra time for journeys and check ahead for any road closures.
- The worst of the weather is set to hit the North York Moors and parts of the Yorkshire Wolds. Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire and East Riding are under an amber weather warning.
- Large portions of the east of England, the North East and northern Scotland is covered by yellow weather warnings, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Norwich, Canterbury and Hull.
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