The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the South West after forecasting snow and ice covering much of the region. The weather warning is in place from 9pm this evening (March 6) and is currently due to end at 10am tomorrow (March 7).
A yellow weather warning was issued for Scotland and the North East of England starting at midnight tonight and finishing at 11.59pm this evening, before another snow and ice warning begins at midnight on Wednesday for the region. Northern Ireland has also been placed under a yellow weather warning.
The snow and ice warning issued today covers much of the Midlands and extends to London and the South, as well as much of southern Wales. In the South West, it covers Bristol and Gloucestershire, and parts of Somerset and Wiltshire.
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The Met Office says travel conditions may be poor in some areas as a result of ice ad snow. Some journeys may take longer, with roads and railways affected by the frosty weather. The forecaster also warns of potential injuries due to slips and falls on icy surfaces on some untreated roads or cycle paths.
The forecaster said: "A band of rain will edge southwards through the course of Monday evening and early Tuesday, this rain turning to snow on hills and perhaps to lower levels in places. Many areas will see little or no accumulations of snow, but 1 to 2 cm could settle in some spots, most likely over high ground and southern parts of the warning area.
"The rain and snow is then expected to turn light and patchy as it slowly clears southern England on Tuesday. As skies clear overnight, ice is also likely to form readily on untreated surfaces."
South West five-day weather forecast
Often fairly cloudy today, with some showers at times.
Today (Monday)
Occasional bright spells are possible today, but on the whole there will be a lot of cloud around. There will also be a few showers at times. A little breezy around coasts where it will feel rather cold. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Tonight
Patchy cloud and scattered showers into the evening. Turning cloudier overnight with light rain developing at times, turning increasingly wintry, and falling as snow over hills. A localised frost. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Tuesday
Rather cloudy on Tuesday with rain and sleet at times, perhaps some snow, especially over hills. Turning brighter in the afternoon, but cloud may linger across Cornwall. Feeling cold. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday
Mostly cloudy on Wednesday with some rain or snow, after a frosty start. Gradually turning milder later in the week although further rain at times. Often rather windy.
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