Two amber weather warnings have been issued with a snow blast set to slam much of the UK, amid a major health warning due to the freezing temperatures expected over the weekend.
Most of the Midlands, Wales, and parts of northern England will be covered by an amber warning for snow and ice from 6pm on Saturday until 12pm on Sunday.
Another amber snow warning will then be in place across northern England and parts of the Midlands from 9pm on Saturday until close of Sunday.
Up to 40cm of snow is expected in the worst affected areas, while much of the warning area can expect 3cm to 7cm, the Met Office says.
A yellow weather warning for ice across Scotland, north west England, northern Wales and parts of Northern Ireland will be in place from 4pm on Friday until 10am on Saturday, before another snow and ice warning covers much of England from 12pm on Saturday until 23:59pm on Sunday.
A yellow snow warning will then grip Scotland at midnight on Sunday, lasting into Monday.
Temperatures plummeted on Thursday night reaching as low as -7.4C. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a Cold-Health Alert (CHA), warning of an “increase in risk to health”.
Key Points
- Mapped: All weather warnings in place over the weekend
- Baby boy dies after A1 car crash in icy conditions
- Amber snow warnings issued for snow and ice
- Can and should you walk your dogs in the snow and freezing temperatures?
- Major health warning issued with rise in deaths possible
Temperatures forecast to fall to -10C
03:11
Andy Gregory
Temperatures of -10C could be seen in parts of rural Scotland on Friday night, according to new Met Office forecasts.
The coldest temperature recorded in January last year was -14C, in Dalwhinnie in the Highlands.
Southern areas to get brief respite before cold returns
02:14
Andy Gregory
Milder air will briefly cover some southern areas during the weekend before a new northerly flow allows colder conditions to return across the UK next week, the Met Office said.
Deputy chief forecaster Dan Holley said temperatures would remain below average with some areas struggling to get above freezing for several days.
Further weather warnings could be issued for the start of next week.
Video report: Temperatures plummet as cold snap continues to grip UK
01:17
Andy Gregory
UK health agency warns of impacts of cold weather
Friday 3 January 2025 23:24
Andy Gregory
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) cold weather health alerts for all of England remain in place ahead of a week of low temperatures.
Amber alerts were issued on Thursday and will run until January 8, meaning a rise in deaths is likely, the agency said.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: “The forecasted temperatures can have a serious impact on the health of some people, including those aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions, and it is therefore vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours that are most vulnerable.
“These people could be more at risk of heart attacks, stroke and chest infections as a result of cold temperatures.”
Walkers rescued overnight near summit of snowy Cairngorms mountain pass
Friday 3 January 2025 22:28
Andy Gregory
With two yellow weather warnings in force across swathes of Scotland and England on Friday, and snow falling widely north of the border as temperatures plummeted well below freezing overnight, three hillwalkers were rescued overnight in the Cairngorms.
More than 20 mountain rescuers and a Coastguard helicopter were scrambled to aid with a nine-hour rescue operation after three walkers made a call for help at around 9:45pm near the summit of the Lairig Ghru mountain pass, which reaches a height of 835m above sea level.
All have since been reported as safe.
Members of the Braemar team were out last night on their first call of the year assisting three hill walkers who had gotten into difficulty in the winter conditions. pic.twitter.com/KkNTealKMA
— BraemarMRT (@BraemarMRT) January 3, 2025
RSPCA warns householders that salt and antifreeze kill pets
Friday 3 January 2025 21:30
Andy Gregory
The RSPCA has warned householders that antifreeze and salt can be poisonous to pets – as snow and freezing temperatures are forecast to sweep the UK this weekend.
The charity asks drivers to check their car regularly to ensure it is not leaking water coolant; keep antifreeze in labelled, robust, sealed containers, away from pets; clean up even small spills immediately and ensure animals cannot access the area until it’s clean.
“Pets die every year from accidental poisonings from antifreeze spills and leaks, as well as from leaking water coolant from cars, but most of these deaths are avoidable,” the RSPCA says.
Dogs that have walked in areas gritted with rock salt should have their paws thoroughly washed afterwards or it can act as an irritant or be ingested if the animal licks its paws.
Drivers are also asked to tap their car bonnet and check around the wheels and on top of the tyres before starting up, because cats may shelter there for warmth.
Our reporter Jane Dalton has more details:
What is freezing rain?
Friday 3 January 2025 20:32
Andy Gregory
Forecasters have warned of the potential for freezing rain to bring hazardous conditions this weekend.
According to the Met Office, the conditions needed for freezing rain are quite specific and the UK does not often see this phenomenon.
“It can produce striking effects, as the rain drop spreads out momentarily across the surface before it freezes, encasing the surface in a layer of clear ice,” according to the national forecaster.
“The weight of the ice can sometimes be heavy enough to bring down trees and power lines, and the glaze of ice on the ground effectively turns roads and pathways into an ice rink. The freezing rain can also prove extremely hazardous for aircraft.
“Freezing rain is more common in other parts of the world, for example in the USA, where weather systems produce a lot of freezing rain. These are called ice storms, and if enough glaze collects on trees or power lines, the weight of the ice can cause them to break and can result in disruption on a large scale.”
‘Dazzling’ meteor shower of up to 80 shooting stars per hour to illuminate night sky
Friday 3 January 2025 19:47
Andy Gregory
A “dazzling” display of up to 80 shooting stars per hour are set to illuminate the sky tonight, according to the Met Office.
Get ready for the Quadrantids meteor shower, peaking tonight! A dazzling display of up to 80 shooting stars illuminating the sky every hour
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 3, 2025
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Yellow warning for ice comes into force
Friday 3 January 2025 19:02
Andy Gregory
A yellow weather warning for ice is now in force until 10am tomorrow across Scotland, swathes of Northern Ireland and North West England.
The Met Office says to expect some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, as well as some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
National Highways advice for motorists driving in snowy conditions
Friday 3 January 2025 18:31
Andy Gregory
Ahead of tomorrow’s amber weather warnings, National Highways has the following advice for driving in snowy conditions:
- Stick to the main roads where you can and only travel if necessary.
- Slow down – it can take 10 times longer to stop in icy conditions.
- Use a high gear – this will help avoid wheel spin.
- Accelerate gently, using low revs. You may need to take off in second gear to avoid skidding.
- You may need up to 10 times the normal gap between your car and the car in front.
- Try not to brake suddenly – it may lock up your wheels and you could skid further.
- Be extra cautious at road junctions where road markings may not be visible.
Where are flood warnings in place in England?
Friday 3 January 2025 18:06
Andy Gregory
While 24 Environment Agency flood warnings have been removed in the past 24 hours, three warnings near the River Ouse in Yorkshire – where flooding is expected – remain in place in England.
A further 29 alerts are also still in force in areas where flooding is possible.
Wes Streeting says pensioners should ‘layer up’ as millions struggle without winter fuel payment
Friday 3 January 2025 17:36
Andy Gregory
The health secretary has advised pensioners to “layer up” amid warnings that millions will struggle after ministers axed their winter fuel payments.
Wes Streeting also said the next few days were “definitely” a time “to turn the heating on” as temperatures plummet and snow is forecast across the country.
Our Whitehall editor Kate Devlin reports:
Report: Heavy snow and icy rain to bring severe disruption as amber warnings issued
Friday 3 January 2025 16:45
Alex Croft
Large parts of the country will face disruption from heavy snow and freezing rain over the weekend after forecasters issued two amber weather warnings.
Stranded vehicles on the roads, delayed or cancelled rail and air travel and power cuts are all likely as the UK grapples with a week-long spell of wintry conditions, the Met Office said.
There is also a “good chance” that rural communities could be cut off due to the conditions, with up to 30cm of snowfall expected locally.
It comes after initial data indicated that Rostherne in Cheshire and Yeovilton in Somerset saw temperatures drop to minus 5C overnight, just shy of previous estimates which suggested the mercury could dip as low as minus 8C.
Read the full report:
‘Significant’ snowfall expected - Met Office full forecast
Friday 3 January 2025 16:24
Alex Croft
The Met Office has released its new forecast for the weekend, and says “significant accumulations of snow” are possible across large parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England.
Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly, said: “This weekend will bring a range of weather hazards to the UK, notable snow accumulations, freezing rain, ice and heavy rain as well as some gusty conditions.
“We have issued a number of severe weather warnings, including Amber warnings for snow and ice in parts of England and Wales.
“Some significant accumulations of snow are possible across parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England in particular, where 5 cm or more could accumulate fairly widely, with as much as 20-30 cm over high ground of mid and north Wales and potentially 30-40 cm over parts of the Pennines.
“This, accompanied by strengthening winds, may lead to drifting of lying snow.”
Travel advice for snowy and icy conditions
Friday 3 January 2025 16:04
Alex Croft
The Met Office has advised people in areas with heavy snow or ice not to travel if possible.
It has published the following advice for those who do need to travel:
- Follow the Highway Code, the Met Office says. This includes taking care around gritters, not overtake, and driving slower than usual. If you start to skid, ease off the accelerator and avoid braking. If braking is necessary, pump the brakes rather than slamming on them.
- If you have to walk around, wear several layers of clothing and keep dry. Keep your arms and legs moving to help your blood circulate.
- Beware of black ice, which is formed when rain or drizzle fall on a road surface which is at sub-zero temperatures. “It isn't always visible and so can be an even greater hazard for both motorists and pedestrians,” the Met Office says.
Full report: Baby boy dies after A1 car crash in icy conditions
Friday 3 January 2025 15:45
Alex Croft
A seven-month-old baby has died after a car lost control and hit a tree on the A1, with police investigating whether the incident was linked to icy conditions.
Emergency services were called to reports of a collision on the A1 near Grantham at just after 10.50pm on Thursday.
A baby boy was taken to hospital but was later pronounced dead at around 5am on Friday, after a yellow Honda Jazz hit a tree around 500 yards from the Spittlegate junction.
A woman also travelling in the same car suffered serious injuries, while two other passengers were not seriously injured.
Athena Stavrou reports:
In pictures: Edinburgh streets covered with snow
Friday 3 January 2025 15:27
Alex Croft
Mapped: All weather warnings in place over the weekend
Friday 3 January 2025 15:09
Alex Croft
Here are the weather warnings over the weekend, mapped:
Friday
A weather warning for ice will be introduced at 4pm on Friday, lasting until 10am on Saturday.
Saturday
Three warnings - two amber and one yellow - will be introduced on Saturday as snowy and icy conditions grip much of the UK.
Sunday
A yellow warning for snow will be introduced across most of Scotland at 12am on Sunday, lasting until 12pm on Monday.
Monday
Only the one yellow warning for snow in Scotland will remain on Sunday, with all other warnings lifted. The Met Office warns there may be more warnings going into next week.
Loganair: ‘Postpone England, Wales and Isle of Man flights this weekend if you wish’
Friday 3 January 2025 14:49
Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent
Loganair is offering flexibility to passengers booked to travel on Saturday or Sunday to or from five English airports, as well as Cardiff and the Isle of Man.
The Glasgow-based regional airline said: “In view of the amber weather warning forecast for snow on Saturday, 4 January and Sunday, 5 January across northern England and Wales and the potential for travel disruption, we are offering customers the opportunity to adjust travel plans without charge.”
The English airports are Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle.
Standard procedure is to allow passengers to defer their journey by up to a week for no charge. This reduces the risk of the traveller encountering disruption – and also cuts the number of passengers that the airline might need to managed if flights are affected.
What is causing the cold weather this weekend?
Friday 3 January 2025 14:32
Alex Croft
The Met Office has explained what is causing the cold snap which will grip the UK, in what will be a “weekend of two halves”.
Saturday will see largely settled conditions thanks to a band of high pressure sitting above the UK, as a band of low pressure moves into the south west.
It will be a chilly day across the UK with scattered, wintry showers before rain moves in from the southwest.
The band of low pressure will move across the north east towards the UK on Sunday, bringing less settled conditions as rain, snow, and freezing rain spreads in from the south west.
It will be another cold day in the north, with temperatures turning briefly milder in the south, the Met Office says.
A weekend of two halves ⛅ ️
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 3, 2025
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What is the forecast for next week?
Friday 3 January 2025 14:11
Alex Croft
Colder conditions will “develop widely across the UK” going into next week, the Met Office says.
As the system bringing snow this weekend moves across to the east, a cold flow of air will establish itself across the UJK.
Deputy chief forecaster Dan Holley said: “The system bringing this weekend’s snow will move away to the east by Monday, allowing a cold a northerly flow to become established again for much of next week.
“This will bring further snow showers to northern Scotland in particular, but possibly to some other areas, especially near western coasts, with a fair amount of dry and bright weather elsewhere.
“Temperatures will remain below average, with widespread frost and the risk of ice at times. Some areas, especially in the north, may struggle to get above freezing for several days.
“It is possible further weather warnings will be issued for the start of next week, so it’s advisable to stay up to date with the forecast.”
Snow mapped: Where freezing weather will hit UK this weekend with up to 40cm snowfall forecast
Friday 3 January 2025 13:52
Alex Croft
Five weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office with snow and ice set to strike Britain over the weekend, as temperatures plummet for the first weekend of 2025.
Two amber weather warnings have been issued, including a warning for snow and ice from 6pm on Saturday until 12pm on Sunday, covering most of the Midlands, Wales and parts of northern England.
Another amber snow warning will be issued across northern England and parts of the Midlands from 9pm on Saturday until the end of Sunday.
There will be “significant accumulations” of snow over the weekend, Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly said, with up to 40cm possible in the worst affected areas of the amber warning. Around 3-7cm is expected more widely.
Here is all you need to know about the upcoming snow warnings:
In pictures: Brits wrap up warm as cold snap strikes
Friday 3 January 2025 13:32
Alex Croft
Baby boy dies after A1 car crash in icy conditions
Friday 3 January 2025 13:18
Athena Stavrou
A seven-month-old baby has died after a car lost control on a dual carriageway and hit a tree, with police investigating whether the crash was linked to icy conditions.
Police were called to a single-vehicle collision involving a yellow Honda Jazz on the A1 near Grantham in Lincolnshire at just after 10.50pm on Thursday.
The car left the southbound carriageway around 500 yards from the Spittlegate junction, hit a tree and came to rest on the road.
The baby boy was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead just after 5am on Friday, Lincolnshire Police said.
A woman also travelling in the same car suffered serious injuries, while two other passengers were not seriously injured.
There were no weather warnings in place for Grantham at the time of the crash, but Met Office records show temperatures were below freezing at 11pm on Thursday.
‘Reduce your speed’ - National Highways
Friday 3 January 2025 13:13
Alex Croft
Drivers have been advised to reduce speed and keep distance from other cars as ice is expected to cover large parts of the UK.
National Highways severe weather resilience manager, Darren Clark: “If you are travelling this weekend, keep your distance and reduce your speed. Gritters will be out treating our roads around the clock when ice or snow is forecast, but it is still important to drive to the conditions.
“Even in conditions that seem normal and where the snow is not settling you could always experience slippery conditions.
“Drivers should plan their journeys, check their vehicles, monitor weather reports and pack a snow kit of blankets, food, water and a shovel.”
Met Office chief forecaster, Jason Kelly, said “freezing rain” - meaning “supercooled rain droplets” which hit the ground before they “instantly freeze” - could lead to “treacherous conditions”.
Baby killed in crash as police investigate possible link to icy conditions
Friday 3 January 2025 13:13
Athena Stavrou
A seven-month-old baby has died after a car lost control on a dual carriageway and hit a tree, with police investigating whether the crash was linked to icy conditions.
Police were called to a single-vehicle collision involving a yellow Honda Jazz on the A1 near Grantham in Lincolnshire at just after 10.50pm on Thursday.
The car left the southbound carriageway around 500 yards from the Spittlegate junction, hit a tree and came to rest on the road.
The baby boy was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead just after 5am on Friday, Lincolnshire Police said.
A woman also travelling in the same car suffered serious injuries, while two other passengers were not seriously injured.
There were no weather warnings in place for Grantham at the time of the crash, but Met Office records show temperatures were below freezing at 11pm on Thursday.
‘Significant’ snowfall expected - Met Office full forecast
Friday 3 January 2025 12:53
Alex Croft
The Met Office has released its new forecast for the weekend, and says “significant accumulations of snow” are possible across large parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England.
Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly, said: “This weekend will bring a range of weather hazards to the UK, notable snow accumulations, freezing rain, ice and heavy rain as well as some gusty conditions.
“We have issued a number of severe weather warnings, including Amber warnings for snow and ice in parts of England and Wales.
“Some significant accumulations of snow are possible across parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England in particular, where 5 cm or more could accumulate fairly widely, with as much as 20-30 cm over high ground of mid and north Wales and potentially 30-40 cm over parts of the Pennines.
“This, accompanied by strengthening winds, may lead to drifting of lying snow.”
Met Office graphic reveals Friday afternoon forecast
Friday 3 January 2025 12:32
Alex Croft
This afternoon brings a mixture of sunny spells and scattered, wintry showers, although it will feel chilly for all ️ pic.twitter.com/fIdpNI6UnC
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 3, 2025
Mapped: Cold weather health warning
Friday 3 January 2025 12:12
Alex Croft
The UKHSA has released a map of the areas under a cold weather health warning.
It warns there will be an “increase in risk to health”, particularly for vulnerable people and the elderly. The warning will last until Wednesday 8 January.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, a health protection chief at UKHSA, said vulnerable people will be more at risk of “heart attacks, stroke and chest infections as a result of cold temperatures”.
Full list of weather warnings as Britons told to brace for freezing weather
Friday 3 January 2025 11:51
Alex Croft
The Met Office has issued five weather warnings in the coming days as the UK welcomes in 2025 with a cold snap.
The forecasters have told Britons to prepare for freezing temperatures, ice and up to 40cm of snow over the weekend.
- Friday 4pm to Saturday 10am: Yellow ice warning for Scotland, northwest England, northern Wales and parts of Northern Ireland.
- Saturday 12pm to Sunday 23:59pm: Yellow snow and ice warning for most of England, southern Scotland and all of Wales.
- Saturday 6pm to Sunday 12pm: Amber snow and ice warning for most of Wales, the Midlands, and parts of northern England.
- Saturday 9pm to Sunday 23:59pm: Amber snow warning for most of northern England and parts of the Midlands.
- Sunday 12am to Monday 12pm: Yellow snow warning for most of Scotland.
AA warns of ‘Miserable Monday’ as UK goes back to work
Friday 3 January 2025 11:50
Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent
The UK’s biggest motoring organisation has predicted it will receive at least 14,000 callouts on Monday, the first working day of the year for many people. The expected figure is 50 per cent higher than an average Monday.
Drivers will be returning to vehicles left unused over the festive period during a severe cold snap. On the equivalent day last year (Tuesday 2 January 2024), The AA was called to more than 5,000 vehicles that wouldn’t start or had a flat battery.
Chris Wood, AA Patrol of the Year, said: “A third of households have more than one car but over Christmas, only one tends to get used for visiting friends and family or to hit the Boxing Day sales. The main commuter car often gets left unused, which means problems go unnoticed until it’s time to head back to work.
“Cold conditions cause the power output of the battery to drop, and shorter journeys tend to drain your battery’s energy faster. To get a good charge in time to start up the commute, try to drive your car a couple of times for at least half an hour each trip.”
With amber weather warnings in place for much of the UK, the AA said: “Motorists are urged to proceed with caution and allow plenty of space between you and the car in front to account for increased stopping distances.
“Taking warm layers and keeping at least a quarter of a tank of fuel or adequate EV charge in case of unexpected delays is advised.
“It’s also important to remember that opportunist car thieves welcome the frosty conditions, so never leave the car unattended with the engine running and the keys inside.”
Number of people in hospital with flu quadrupled in a month, NHS figures show
Friday 3 January 2025 11:27
Alex Croft
The number of people hospitalised with flu in England has quadrupled in a month heaping pressure on NHS services, new figures show.
An average of 4,469 flu patients were in beds in England each day last week, including 211 in critical care.
This is up 17 per cent from 3,818 the previous week, when 184 were in critical care. It is also more than four times the number on 1 December, when the total stood at 1,098.
NHS chiefs have warned that cases are rising at a “very concerning rate” and that the extreme cold snap expected over the weekend could compound the health risk for elderly and vulnerable people.
As UK health authorities issue a cold weather health warning, Holly Bancroft reports on the rise in flu hospitalisations:
Amber snow warnings issued for snow and ice
Friday 3 January 2025 11:06
Alex Croft
Two amber weather warnings have been issued for snow and ice across much of the UK over the weekend.
An amber snow warning will be in place across northern England and parts of the Midlands from 9pm on Saturday until 23:59pm on Sunday.
Most of the Midlands, Wales, and parts of northern England will be covered by an amber warning for snow and ice from 6pm on Saturday until 12pm on Sunday.
Up to 40cm of snow is expected in the worst affected areas, while much of the warning area can expect 3cm to 7cm, the Met Office says.
Yellow weather warning for ice issued across north
Friday 3 January 2025 10:36
Alex Croft
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across Scotland, north west England, northern Wales and parts of Northern Ireland.
Temperatures will fall “widely below freezing during Friday evening”, the forecaster says, with ice expected to form after “scattered” rain, sleet and snow showers.
The forecaster says travel conditions will be difficult and warns of the possibility of “injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces”.
It will kick in at 4pm on Friday and last until 10am on Saturday.
In pictures: UK freezes over amid sub-zero temperatures
Friday 3 January 2025 10:08
Alex Croft
Can and should you walk your dogs in the snow and freezing temperatures?
Friday 3 January 2025 09:48
Alex Croft
Temperatures are dropping across the UK with snow weather warnings in place.
Meteorologists had warned that temperatures overnight could have plummeted to as low as minus 8C as a week-long spell of wintry conditions hit the UK.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) cold weather health alerts for all of England remain in place ahead of a week of low temperatures.
With this news, many will be thinking about how this chilly weather may affect our pets.
It’s important to prepare our dogs, as well as ourselves, for this forecast.
Read the full report:
What is the difference between different weather warnings?
Friday 3 January 2025 09:30
Alex Croft
Watch: York flooding surrounds businesses after River Ouse bursts banks
Friday 3 January 2025 09:11
Alex Croft
Snow mapped: Where freezing weather will hit UK this weekend with 20-30cm blanket forecast
Friday 3 January 2025 08:50
Alex Croft
A three-day snow warning has been issued by the Met Office for much of Britain, with temperatures set to plunge for the first weekend of 2025.
Around 5cm of snow is expected to fall widely across swathes of the Midlands, Wales and northern England, with as much as 20-30cm over high ground in Wales or the Pennines.
The forecasters warned that some could experience power cuts during the 45 hour alert beginning on Saturday, while there is a slight chance that some rural communities could also become cut off.
The warning area covers all of Wales, southern Scotland, and almost all of England – barring parts of the southern and eastern coasts – and will be in place from 12pm on Saturday until 9am on Monday.
Athena Stavrou reports
Major health warning issued with rise in deaths possible
Friday 3 January 2025 08:24
Alex Croft
British health authorities have issued a major health warning with temperatures set to plummet and snow expected to grip the UK.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA), starting at midday on Thursday and lasting until Wednesday 8 January.
There is an “increase in risk to health” for elderly people, people with pre-existing health conditions, and other vulnerable groups - including those sleeping rough.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: “The forecasted temperatures can have a serious impact on the health of some people, including those aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions, and it is therefore vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours that are most vulnerable.
“These people could be more at risk of heart attacks, stroke and chest infections as a result of cold temperatures.”
Mapped: Friday’s weather warnings
Friday 3 January 2025 08:05
Alex Croft
Three weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for Friday.
Here they are:
- A yellow weather warning for ice covering western areas of Wales until 10am.
- A yellow weather warning for ice covering north west England, western Scotland and northeastern areas of Northern Ireland until 10am.
- A yellow warning for snow and ice covering northeast Scotland until 10am.
‘Chilly start to Friday' - Met Office
Friday 3 January 2025 07:34
Alex Croft
The Met Office has released a graphic revealing what to expect on Friday morning as a cold snap grips the UK.
Here’s what’s in store:
A chilly start to Friday, with snow and ice warnings in force for coastal parts of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 2, 2025
Frosty in the south beneath clearer skies, but cloudier further north, with wintry showers affecting parts of Scotland and windward facing coasts ️ pic.twitter.com/vS5i770Agw
Aerial video shows collapsed Cheshire canal bank as flood devastates village
Friday 3 January 2025 07:00
Athena Stavrou
The banks of the Bridgewater Canal in Cheshire collapsed on New Year’s Day after heavy rainfall, dev
