The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for snow and ice in Nottinghamshire, with up to 7cm of snow expected. A separate yellow warning is also in place. The agency warns of potential transport disruption, power cuts and communities being cut off.
The Met Office has warned up to 7cm of snow could fall in parts of Nottinghamshire this weekend. It has now upgraded its weather warning from yellow to amber and said there could be 'persistent and heavy' snow on Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5.
"As well as snow, a period of freezing rain is also likely bringing some hazardous travel conditions, before milder air follows across all areas by Sunday morning." An amber health alert has also been issued by the UK Health Security Agency, warning of the impact on the NHS and health services. Met Office Nottingham weather forecast - January 3 - January 7, 2025 Friday, January 3 day "A cold, frosty morning will be followed by a largely fine day with sunny spells. Although isolated wintry showers are possible, mainly in the west or into Lincolnshire coasts. Staying cold, with temperatures into the low single figures of Celsius. Maximum temperature 4 °C."
Outlook for Sunday, January 5 to Tuesday, January 7: "Snow accumulating before dawn Sunday. Milder air then spreading north with rain and icy patches likely, followed by a rapid thaw. Breezy. Cold again Monday, Tuesday with isolated wintry showers." It added: "Snow will become persistent and locally heavy as it pushes south to north across the warning area. As well as snow, a period of freezing rain is also likely bringing some hazardous travel conditions, before milder air follows across all areas by Sunday morning.
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