In addition to the severe weather warnings, amber and yellow Cold Health Alerts have been issue
The Met Office says rain, snow and ice will remain potential hazards through this week, with more weather warnings set to be issued and potential ongoing disruption for some. Monday night saw sub-zero temperatures for much of the UK, reaching as low as -11.2°C at Braemar in Aberdeenshire. Snowfall has also begun, with 12cm of lying snow reported at Watnall, Nottinghamshire on Tuesday morning as an Arctic airmass continues to influence the UK’s weather.
“The current focus for upcoming snow and ice risk is from later on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday, with snow showers likely moving in off windward coasts in the north and east, as well as drifting into parts of Northern Ireland and Wales. In excess of 10cm of snow is possible over higher ground within the warning areas, with 1-2cm possibly settling at lower levels, which has the potential to lead to some travel disruption.
“Drivers should plan their journeys, monitor weather reports and pack a snow kit of blankets, food, water and a shovel.” Cold northerly winds will continue through the week across much of the UK, with further warnings likely. Daytime temperatures will be in the low single figures for most, potentially slightly less cold in the far south, though a wind chill means it will feel cold for many. Despite the below average temperatures, there will be a good deal of sunshine away from the wintry showers near the coasts.
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