The Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings for large parts of the UK next week as conditions turn wintry.
Yellow weather warnings are in place for much of northern and eastern Scotland, the North East of England and North Yorkshire from midnight on Monday (March 6) until 11.59pm. A separate warning is in place covering a slightly larger area, including more parts of Scotland and Yorkshire, for the whole day on Tuesday (March 7).
There is a small chance of road delays and travel disruption, with cold northerly blusters continuing to drive frequent showers of snow and hail. High ground areas of northern Scotland can expect the most snow, with the possibility of 5-10cm of snowfall by the end of the day on Tuesday.
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It will be cold across the UK, with widespread freezing conditions overnight. Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Chris Almond, said: “Very cold air will spread across the UK from late on Sunday through early next week.
"This brings with it snow even to low levels in the north and east through Monday and Tuesday, and in excess of 10cm could accumulate, most likely on high ground in the north, but also settling for a time at lower levels. With freezing overnight temperatures and the risk of ice, there’s a risk of some travel disruption and wintry hazards are likely to persist through much of next week, even further south for a time, so keep an eye on the Met Office forecast for the latest information.”
Meanwhile the UK Health Security Agency has issued Level 2 and Level 3 Cold Weather Alerts for the whole of England. These are currently in place for Monday March 6 and Monday March 9, but are likely to be reviewed and extended in the coming days.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at the UK Health Security Agency, said: “During periods like this, it is important to check iny, friends and relatives who may be more vulnerable to the cold weather, as it can have a serious impact on health.
“If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are over the age of 65, it is important to try and heat your home to at least 18°C if you can.’’
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