A rare amber warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Yorkshire and the UK, with predictions of up to 40cm of snow this weekend. The Met Office warns of potential disruptions to transport, power supplies, and mobile phone coverage.
Vast parts of Yorkshire and the rest of the UK are bracing themselves for snow over tonight and Sunday. Hundreds of homes and roads could be covered in up to 40cm of snow this weekend, the Met Office predicts as a rare amber warning has been issued. Surrounding towns and villages are likely to be hit from around 9pm tonight (Saturday, January 4) until midnight on Sunday. There is a 'severe warning' for ice too. Power cuts, mobile phone coverage and transport disruption are also a risk.
Those over 65 years old and/or with illnesses are particularly vulnerable., local weatherman Paul Stevens predicts up to 16 inches of snow in elevated places. Mr Stevens said: 'Amber warning issued for Kirklees with 5cm in towns, 15-30cm up to 300m and 40cm plus for Scapegoat Hill and higher parts of Kirklees. That's 12-16 inches of snow for most and 6 inches low ground and centres.'Keep a lookout below as we follow traffic and anymore weather alerts throughout the day.Severe snow predicted from 8pm tonight. Service updates will be provided through these means as well as on the app. Please keep a look out for any disruption caused to bus services.Latest Met Office weather map update shows exact time snow will arrive in Yorkshire An amber weather warning has been put in place for a large part of the country, with forecasters warning snow and ice is on its way. There is expected to be disruption to services, roads and public transport in many areas.Traffic system Inrix says The Road in Oxenhope is closed in both directions due to snow and ice. It said: 'The road in both directions closed due to ice and snow between Oxenhope (Oxenhope) and Mount Tabor (Wainstalls)
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