An amber snow warning has been issued for south west England, with up to 10cm snowfall expected in the worst-affected areas.
Snow, ice and fog yellow weather warnings have been issued for areas across the UK on Thursday, which come after snow and sleet caused disruption on Wednesday.
Temperatures may plummet to -20C in the coming days, the BBC reported, as snow and ice warnings grip the UK prompting mass school closures and travel disruption.
Parts of the UK will see “negative double figures in the coldest areas during the next few nights and a few locations may see minimum temperatures as low as minus 16 Celsius,” the Met Office said.
Two other yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for northern parts of Northern Ireland, lasting until 11am on Thursday, and for northern Scotland until 23:59pm on Thursday.
The cold snap will continue until the end of this week, with amber health alerts from the UK Health Security Agency in place across England until midday on Sunday.
Key Points
- Amber warning for snow issued in south west England
- Fresh warnings issued for Wednesday and Thursday
- Weather warnings for Wednesday
- Temperatures low as -5.5C on Tuesday
New weather warnings issued as temperatures set to plummet to -20C
03:36
Namita Singh
Fresh weather warnings have been issued as temperatures are set to plummet. Forecasters predict the coldest nights of the year will come over the next two days as temperatures could reach as low as -20C in areas that have seen heavy snowfall, according to the BBC. The Met Office predicted lows of -16C.
Snow, ice and fog yellow weather warnings have been issued for areas across the UK today, which come after snow and sleet caused disruption on Wednesday.
Significant travel disruption was caused by the snow in Devon and Cornwall on Wednesday, with some roads closed and motorists stationary for “long periods of time”, a joint statement from Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon County Council Highways said.
Man whose house was damaged by Storm Henk last year has home flooded again
03:01
Alex Croft
A man, who did not wish to be named, found his home flooded on Tuesday in Belton Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, from rising water in the nearby Grand Union Canal.
He said he has been living in alternative accommodation for a year since Storm Henk damaged his property last January and was just about to move back in before the flooding started again on Monday.
The homeowner told the PA News Agency, as he stood on the road near his house: “They had almost got everything ready to move back in – all new downstairs. Now, all the new stuff, the new items, have got to be repaired and replaced again.
“They will potentially tell us it’s all got to be scrapped.
“Last year everything downstairs – the carpets, flooring, furniture – all were damaged.
“In the space of a year, it’s just unbelievable that it’s happened again.
“I can’t comprehend this all, you never think it’s going to happen in this area.
“It’s the Grand Union canal – it seems like there’s a weak point that just sort of overflows and just all comes cascading down this way.”
RAC say Monday was the busiest day for breakdowns this winter
01:02
Alex Croft
Rod Dennis, RAC spokesperson, said: “Monday was our busiest day for breakdowns this winter so far, with our teams taking more calls from members than at any other point in the last 12 months. With cold conditions persisting, we expect today to be almost as busy with our patrols working incredibly hard to rescue our members and get people moving.
“Anyone unfortunate enough to break down should expect a longer wait than normal this week. It’s therefore more important than ever that drivers ensure they have an emergency breakdown kit in the boot – extra warm clothes including waterproofs, sturdy shoes, some food and drink and a fully charged power bank to keep a mobile phone charged up.
“With hundreds of flood warnings still in force, especially across central and southern parts of the UK, drivers need to remain vigilant. They should never drive through standing water unless they can be totally sure all of it is shallow, which can be impossible on roads that aren’t perfectly flat.
“If in any doubt about the water’s depth, turn around and find another safer route. We also urge everyone to obey road closures which are in place to keep them away from floodwater.”
Number of flu hospital admissions 3.6 times higher than last year, Northern Irish health minister says
00:01
Alex Croft
The number of people admitted to hospital with flu in Northern Ireland this winter is 3.6 times higher than the previous year, Stormont’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has said.
Mr Nesbitt told the Health Committee that patients facing long waits in hospital emergency departments were often having to “surrender their dignity and privacy” and said staff were facing “moral injury”.
The minister announced that the flu vaccination programme would be extended to all those over the age of 50.
Officials from the Department of Health said it has been the worst year for flu cases since before the pandemic, but added they believed the number of hospital admissions had peaked.
Mr Nesbitt attended the emergency meeting of his oversight committee amid ongoing concerns about winter pressures on health services in Northern Ireland, particularly the amount of time people are having to wait at emergency departments in hospitals.
Mr Nesbitt began his evidence by paying tribute to health and social care staff who had worked over Christmas.
The minister said he was “looking for levers short term” to deal with hospital pressures, as well as offering a “blank page” for next winter.
Walking and cycling safely in icy conditions
Wednesday 8 January 2025 22:55
Alex Croft
People who need to walk or cycle in areas at risk of snow and ice are advised by the Met Office to take extra care and leave early if possible.
The forecaster issues the following advice for those leaving their homes:
- Plan to leave the house five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush reduces your risk of accidents, slips and falls.
- If making a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.
- Take extra care when walking on untreated pavements and prepare for journeys by wearing footwear with a good grip.
- Where possible do not cycle on untreated roads as accidents are more likely.
In pictures: Britons brave the cold snap
Wednesday 8 January 2025 21:53
Alex Croft
Can and should you walk your dogs in the snow and freezing temperatures?
Wednesday 8 January 2025 21:01
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:
Look out for the elderly, says Met Office
Wednesday 8 January 2025 20:08
Alex Croft
The Met Office has called on people in areas affected by snow and ice to look out for elderly neighbours.
Check to see if they “need any practical help” and that they are “well”, the forecaster says on its website.
It also advises making sure they have sufficient food supplies in case they cannot go out.
The Met adds: “Offer to clear their paths when you clear yours and spread salt. You can use ordinary table or dishwasher salt - a tablespoon for each square metre you clear.”
Tips for driving safely on ice
Wednesday 8 January 2025 19:19
Alex Croft
With parts of the country covered by snow and ice warnings, the Met hasissued advice for how to drive safely on ice.
Only drive if it is absolutely necessary, the forecaster says. If you must drive, follow this advice:
- Looking well ahead for potential hazards and keep your speed down.
- Accelerating, braking, steering and changing gear as smoothly as possible to reduce the risk of a skid.
- Using a higher gear may be more appropriate to help grip on packed ice.
- Using a higher gear helps manage engine power making it easier to find traction.
Weather radar shows ‘mixture of rain, sleet and snow'
Wednesday 8 January 2025 18:31
Alex Croft
Is it snowing where you are today?
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 8, 2025
The latest radar shows that many southern areas of England are seeing a mixture of rain, sleet and snow with the snow mainly settling on higher ground at the moment ❄️ pic.twitter.com/Mu6C0jzHgy
Woman visiting mother in Loughborough ‘trapped’ in home due to flooding
Wednesday 8 January 2025 17:44
Alex Croft
A 25-year-old woman visiting her mother’s home in Belton Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, for Christmas said she did not expect to become “trapped” after the house was flooded on Tuesday.
Duaa Abdulal was stuck with her mother and younger sister upstairs while the ground floor of the home is filled with water.
She said the house was destroyed by flooding from Storm Henk in January last year and the family have not finished refurbishing since then.
Ms Abdulal said: “We’re stuck upstairs. Last year my family managed to leave the building.
“We managed to get everything upstairs when we got the flood warning.
“We’re still recovering from last year, actually, we haven’t finished refurbishing the house, so it’s stressful.”
Roads to be impacted by amber weather warning - National Highways
Wednesday 8 January 2025 17:08
Alex Croft
A number of roads are likely to be impacted by snow in south west England, which is partly covered by an amber weather warning for snow, National Highways says.
“Snow is likely to impact sections of the M5, A30, A38, A35 & the A303, especially around Okehampton, Bodmin, Blackdown Hills & Haldon Hill,” the organisation wrote on X.
⚠️Met Office weather warning upgraded to amber ⚠️
— National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) January 8, 2025
Snow is likely to impact sections of the M5, A30, A38, A35 & the A303, especially around Okehampton, Bodmin, Blackdown Hills & Haldon Hill.
Latest travel info: Traffic England: https://t.co/dn6lZSgSOU#WeatherReady #TRIP pic.twitter.com/ad4OWB0Ujf
‘Significant delays’ in south west amid amber snow warning
Wednesday 8 January 2025 16:39
Alex Croft
There are “significant delays” in the south west, which is currently under an amber weather warning for snow, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
“There are significant delays around Haldon Hill while traffic is being managed,” the police force said in a post on X.
“Please avoid the area. Motorists across Devon and Cornwall are asked to only travel if absolutely necessary during the active weather warning.”
WEATHER | There are significant delays around Haldon Hill while traffic is being managed.
— Devon & Cornwall Police (@DC_Police) January 8, 2025
Please avoid the area.
Motorists across Devon and Cornwall are asked to only travel if absolutely necessary during the active weather warning. pic.twitter.com/N0FZ2QJj0K
Updated forecast: 2-5cm snow expected widely across southern England
Wednesday 8 January 2025 16:17
Alex Croft
The Met Office’s forecast for Wednesday has been updated on its website.
Chief meteorologist, Steve Willington, said: “With low temperatures persisting across southwestern parts of England, sleet or snow will fall to low levels in parts of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset through Wednesday afternoon and evening.
“At locations above 150 m, 2-5 cm is possible, but over the higher ground of Dartmoor and Exmoor up to 10 cm could accumulate.
“More widely across southern England, a dusting of snow, up to a couple of centimetres, is possible as the system moves eastwards.
“The snow could cause some disruption to the transport network during this evening’s rush hour.”
Hundreds of schools closed today amid snow and ice warnings
Wednesday 8 January 2025 15:39
Alex Croft
Hundreds of schools across the UK have been forced to close after the country was hit by overnight snow and ice.
A number of yellow weather warnings from the Met Office remain in place for large parts of the UK on Wednesday, with the country facing widespread disruption.
Schools and nurseries have had to shut in the first week back after the winter holidays.
Large parts of southern England are covered by a snow warning, including southern parts of London, with up to 10cm of snow expected. Snow and ice warnings are also in place across western and northern areas of the UK from Wednesday into Thursday.
Read the full report:
Met Office graphic shows areas affected by amber snow warning
Wednesday 8 January 2025 15:07
Alex Croft
The Met Office has released a graphic showing the areas which will remain under an amber weather warning for snow until 9pm on Wednesday.
Up to 10cm of snow is expected in the worst affected areas.
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 8, 2025
Snow across parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset
NOW until 2100 today
Latest info https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/yQhfolwWrM
What is the difference between yellow, amber and red weather warnings?
Wednesday 8 January 2025 14:46
Alex Croft
Amber warning for snow issued in south west England
Wednesday 8 January 2025 14:36
Alex Croft
An amber weather warning for snow has been issued in south west England, with up to 10cm expected.
The warning was issued at 14:27 and will remain in place until 9pm this evening.
The Met Office warns that a spell of snow will cause travel disruption on Wednesday afternoon and evening, with the chance of power cuts, train cancellations and road problems.
“Sleet and snow is expected to continue this afternoon and evening with accumulations of 2-5cm on high ground above 150m, and up to 10cm above about 250m, leading to some travel disruption,” the forecaster says. “The sleet and snow will ease from the west during the first part of Wednesday night.”
Multiple hospitals declare critical incidents over soaring flu cases as A&E patients face 50 hour waits
Wednesday 8 January 2025 14:29
Alex Croft
Multiple hospitals across England have declared critical incidents amid a soaring number of patients being admitted with flu and other respiratory illnesses.
Health secretary Wes Streeting said he was “genuinely distressed and ashamed” by the situation faced by patients and staff as the highest alert level was sounded at least 11 hospitals due to high demands in emergency departments.
The UK’s chief emergency doctor, Adrian Boyle, told The Independent that the flu outbreak had “severe consequences” for already overwhelmed hospitals, while the NHS’s top doctor, Professor Sir Stephen Powis, said the demand showed “no signs of letting up”.
The rising pressure on wards was also having an impact on waiting times, with a patient at one hospital forced to wait 50 hours.
Rachel Clun reports:
Temperatures to reach -16C, Met Office says
Wednesday 8 January 2025 14:11
Alex Croft
Temperatures will plummet to as low as -16C in the next few nights, the Met Office said.
The forecaster wrote on X: “Temperatures will fall into negative double figures in the coldest areas during the next few nights and a few locations may see minimum temperatures as low as minus 16 Celsius.”
Another cold afternoon with snow, sleet and rain across southern England and the snow settling in places ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 8, 2025
Many other areas will stay dry with the best of the sunshine in the north ️
Wintry showers in northern Scotland and Northern Ireland, especially in coastal regions ️ pic.twitter.com/vUOHa2AUWK
Wednesday 8 January 2025 13:53
Alex Croft
Rain to replace snow amid milder conditions by Sunday
Wednesday 8 January 2025 13:35
Alex Croft
Snowfall is expected to subside going into the weekend, as a front of rain takes over in parts of the UK.
In yesterday’s Met Office weather forecast, deputy chief forecaster Chris Almond said: “By Sunday, milder air will have moved in across much of the UK, meaning rain is more likely than snow as we get to the end of the weekend.
“Northern Ireland and Western Scotland are most likely to see some showery outbreaks of rain and breezy conditions through Sunday, with conditions further south and east drier and more settled,” he added.
‘Severe disruption’ to train and bus services
Wednesday 8 January 2025 13:16
Alex Croft
A number of train services are experiencing “severe disruption” as the UK is gripped by flooding and icy surfaces.
National Rail says poor weather is affecting Great Western Railway (GWR), Northern and Merseyrail services.
Six Northern routes are listed with “severe disruption” and five are suffering “minor disruption”. Merseyrail is also experiencing some disruption.
Flooding in Cornwall has caused a cancellation of the GWR route from Liskeard to Looe.
A number of bus routes are also being diverted in Yorkshire, deu to ice and black ice covering the roads.
Hundreds of areas at risk of flooding
Wednesday 8 January 2025 12:55
Alex Croft
Hundreds of areas have been issued flood warnings and alerts in England and Wales.
The Environment Agency, which addresses flood risk in England, has issued 84 flood warnings and 156 flood alerts. Natural Resources Wales has issued one flood warning and four alerts for Wales.
Temperatures could plummet to -15C overnight
Wednesday 8 January 2025 12:36
Alex Croft
Temperatures could hit as low as -15C on Thursday night with “potentially the lowest temperatures of the Winter so far”.
Chris Almond, deputy chief forecaster of the Met Office, said -15C temperatures are possible in areas with lying snow in Scotland or northern England.
He added: “In the early hours of Friday, a front arriving from the west will encounter the cold air in place over the UK. This could bring further sleet or snowfall for some regions in the south and west, as well as a risk of ice for a time as it moves north-eastwards into central parts, but the extent of this is still uncertain.”
Met Office weather graphic displays Wednesday forecast
Wednesday 8 January 2025 12:17
Alex Croft
A Met Office weather graphic shows the icy weather forecast for Wednesday, with large areas of southern England bracing for snowfall.
“Another cold afternoon with snow, sleet and rain across southern England and the snow settling in places,” the forecaster wrote on X.
“Many other areas will stay dry with the best of the sunshine in the north. Wintry showers in northern Scotland and Northern Ireland, especially in coastal regions.”
Another cold afternoon with snow, sleet and rain across southern England and the snow settling in places ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 8, 2025
Many other areas will stay dry with the best of the sunshine in the north ️
Wintry showers in northern Scotland and Northern Ireland, especially in coastal regions ️ pic.twitter.com/vUOHa2AUWK
Report: Full list of school closures across UK as snow and ice warnings issued
Wednesday 8 January 2025 11:57
Alex Croft
Hundreds of schools across the UK have been forced to close after the country was hit by overnight snow and ice.
A number of yellow weather warnings from the Met Office remain in place for large parts of the UK on Wednesday, with the country facing widespread disruption.
Schools and nurseries have had to shut in the first week back after the winter holidays.
Large parts of southern England are covered by a snow warning, including southern parts of London, with up to 10cm of snow expected. Snow and ice warnings are also in place across western and northern areas of the UK from Wednesday into Thursday.
Read here for a list of all the school closures across the UK on Wednesday:
In pictures: A frozen lake in Liverpool amid snow and ice warnings
Wednesday 8 January 2025 11:34
Alex Croft
What can southern England expect on Wednesday
Wednesday 8 January 2025 11:10
Alex Croft
With a snow warning in place for most of the southern English coast, uncertainty remains about how far north the snow will reach.
Here’s what southern England can expect, according to Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly: “Weather conditions will start to change from the southwest on Wednesday, with fronts from the Atlantic bringing milder air along with moisture.
“As this moisture encounters the cold air, snowfall is expected particularly over higher ground and away from the coast. However, there is still uncertainty about how far north these fronts will reach. They could either skirt the south or move into southern England”
“Currently, a snow warning is in place, but it is not guaranteed. The situation is being closely monitored. As the forecast is finely balanced, do stay up to date with the latest forecast for your area.”
Fresh batch of weather warnings issued
Wednesday 8 January 2025 10:47
Alex Croft
A fresh batch of yellow weather warnings for snow and ice has
been isued across the UK for the next day.
Northern Scotland will be covered from 12pm on Wednesday until 23:59pm on Thursday. the northern part of Northern Ireland will have a warning issued from 4pm today until 11am on Thursday.
Meanwhile, yellow warnings will be issued for western and northern Wales and for Cornwall from 3am until 12pm on Thursday.
There is a risk of travel disruption and dangerous icy patches causing injuries from slips and falls in all the affected areas.
Can and should you walk your dogs in the snow and freezing temperatures?
Wednesday 8 January 2025 10:20
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:
In pictures: Snow blanket over Aberdeenshire
Wednesday 8 January 2025 09:53
Alex Croft
Update to southern snow warning area
Wednesday 8 January 2025 09:25
Alex Croft
A small update has been made to the yellow snow warning covering southern England from 9am on Wednesday until midnight.
Parts of east Kent have been removed from the warning area, which has been extended in other areas of the south west.
“Outbreaks of sleet and snow are likely to push in from the southwest during Wednesday, affecting some places especially during the afternoon and evening,” the Met Office said.
“Many places will probably see relatively little or no snow settling, (especially on tarmac), but there could be 1-2 cm locally.”
Weather warnings for Wednesday
Wednesday 8 January 2025 09:12
Alex Croft
Four weather warnings for snow and ice are in place on Wednesday, as a cold snap continues to grip the UK.
Yellow warnings for snow and ice covering Northern Ireland and northern and western Scotland will be lifted at 12pm today.
A yellow warning for ice, which was issued at 5pm yesterday and covers northern Wales along with parts of northern England, wil also be lifted at 12pm.
Meanwhile, a yellow warning for snow will cover nearly the entire south coast of England, stetching up towards south London.
Around 2-5cm of snow is expected widely, reaching up to 10cm on higher ground, the forecaster says. The warning will be lifted at 23:59.
Snow mapped: Where freezing weather and flooding will hit UK with more snow forecast
Wednesday 8 January 2025 08:49
Alex Croft
A number of weather warnings are in place for parts of the UK on Wednesday, as more snow is forecast to fall across the country and flooding is expected.
The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings for snow and ice following a days of wintry conditions across the country weather.
A snow and ice warning has been issued from midday on Tuesday to midday on Wednesday, covering northern Scotland and parts of western Scotland.
Another yellow snow and ice warning has been issued for Northern Ireland from 3pm on Tuesday until noon on Wednesday.
A third yellow warning for snow and ice will come into effect at 5pm on Monday and will last until 10am on Tuesday, covering most of Wales and western England.
Read the full report:
Temperatures low as -5.5C on Tuesday
Wednesday 8 January 2025 08:25
Alex Croft
Temperatures reached as low as -5.5C on Tuesday, the Met Office said.
Here’s their forecast for the past 24 hours.
Tuesday was another cold day across the UK, with sunny spells and wintry showers, here is a look back pic.twitter.com/Qtn3cbBdjG
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 7, 2025
RAC say Monday was the busiest day for breakdowns this winter
Wednesday 8 January 2025 08:00
Jabed Ahmed
Rod Dennis, RAC spokesperson, said: “Monday was our busiest day for breakdowns this winter so far, with our teams taking more calls from members than at any other point in the last 12 months. With cold conditions persisting, we expect today to be almost as busy with our patrols working incredibly hard to rescue our members and get people moving.
“Anyone unfortunate enough to break down should expect a longer wait than normal this week. It’s therefore more important than ever that drivers ensure they have an emergency breakdown kit in the boot – extra warm clothes including waterproofs, sturdy shoes, some food and drink and a fully charged power bank to keep a mobile phone charged up.
“With hundreds of flood warnings still in force, especially across central and southern parts of the UK, drivers need to remain vigilant. They should never drive through standing water unless they can be totally sure all of it is shallow, which can be impossible on roads that aren’t perfectly flat.
“If in any doubt about the water’s depth, turn around and find another safer route. We also urge everyone to obey road closures which are in place to keep them away from floodwater.”
Mapped: How many flu cases are in my area as hospitals declare critical incidents?
Wednesday 8 January 2025 07:00
Jabed Ahmed
Full report: Multiple hospitals declare critical incidents over soaring flu cases as A&E patients face 50 hour waits
Wednesday 8 January 2025 06:00
Jabed Ahmed
Flooding around Barrow upon Soar ‘unprecedented’, resident says
Wednesday 8 January 2025 05:00
Jabed Ahmed
A woman, who lives near the Proctors Pleasure Park in Leicestershire, called the flooding around Barrow upon Soar “unprecedented”.
The woman, who did not wish to be named, told the PA news agency: “I’ve never seen it as bad as this. It flooded last January but not like this.
“They put in new flood defences – it used to flood all the time then it stopped, but this is unprecedented.
“It’s a flood plain, that’s what it’s for but they build houses on it and nobody will acknowledge it or accept it.”
Frost and ice patches in Northern Ireland to affect morning commute
Wednesday 8 January 2025 04:27
Namita Singh
A yellow warning for snow and ice came into effect across Northern Ireland at 3pm yesterday and is expected to remain in place until midday today.
Police have reported that several roads are impassable due to severe weather conditions, with numerous schools closing earlier because of heavy snowfall.
A widespread sharp frost and icy patches are anticipated overnight, potentially making this morning’s commute more challenging.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has advised drivers to exercise caution on icy roads across the region, while some bus services have also been disrupted.
More than 100 flood warnings in force
Wednesday 8 January 2025 04:17
Namita Singh
At least 101 flood warnings are in force across England and more rain, sleet and snow are on the way, risking further disruption.
The Environment Agency has urged people to remain vigilant over the coming days as flood warnings are still in place and a mixture of melting snow and saturated catchments could lead to further disruption in parts of England.
Potential for more snow in the south on Wednesday
Wednesday 8 January 2025 04:00
Jabed Ahmed
There is the potential for another frontal system to move in from the southwest on Wednesday, bringing further snow and ice. A Yellow Warning is currently in place to cover this.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Mike Silverstone, explained: “There is a chance of a further spell of rain, sleet and snow moving in from the southwest on Wednesday to affect some southern parts of the UK.”
“Whilst not all those in the warning area may be affected, it is possible that that 2-5 cm of snow may accumulate fairly widely. Whether this system will brush the south of the UK or miss us altogether still remains a little uncertain, but we’ll continue to assess this over the next day or two. Weather warnings may well be updated, so it’s important people stay up to date with the forecast.”
Floods minister thanks emergency services as 300 properties flooded
Wednesday 8 January 2025 03:46
Namita Singh
At least 300 properties have flooded and 41,000 have been bolstered by flood protections across England since New Year’s Eve, according to estimates by the Environment Agency.
Snowmelt has brought further disruption to parts of England, particularly in the Midlands, following the heavy rainfall over the New Year. It saw significant river and surface water flooding across the North West of England and Yorkshire, the Environment Agency said.
Floods minister Emma Hardy said: “My sympathies go out to the people, businesses and communities impacted by the recent flooding across the country.
“I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the vital work that the Environment Agency and emergency services are doing to keep people safe. People must continue to follow their advice and sign up for flood warnings.”
UK to experience coldest nights of the year
Wednesday 8 January 2025 03:19
Namita Singh
The coldest nights of the year are expected this week, with temperatures potentially reaching -14C tonight in the North East of England and Scotland.
The Met Office has forecast a further drop of 2C tomorrow, with temperatures expected to plunge to -16C in places.
