Snow and ice yellow weather warnings have been issued across large parts of the UK, after snow and sleet caused travel disruption on Wednesday.
The UK has experienced a cold snap as northly airflows bring sustained low temperatures into the UK, reaching as low as -12.4C overnight, according to the BBC.
Four weather warnings are in place for Thursday, including snow and ice warnings covering parts of Northern Ireland, western and northern Wales and south west England, in place until 11am.
An ice warning for most of southern England will be lifted at 10:30am, northern Scotland remains under a snow and ice warning until 23:59.
Temperatures may plummet to -20C in the coming days, the broadcaster reported, as snow and ice warnings grip the UK prompting mass school closures and travel disruption.
The cold snap will continue until the end of this week, with more snow and ice warnings expected on Friday and Saturday according to the Met Office’s Wedneasday forecast.
An amber cold weather health alert from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will remain in place until 12pm on Sunday.
Key Points
- Thursday morning weather warnings
- New weather warnings issued as temperatures set to plummet to -20C
- Forecasters warn of travel disruption to road and rail services
- RAC say Monday was the busiest day for breakdowns this winter
Thursday morning weather warnings
08:42
Alex Croft
Five weather warnings are in place for Thursday, as the UK’s cold snap continues.
Snow and ice warnings cover western and northern Wales, Cornwall and northern parts of Northern Ireland until 11am.
An ice warning across most of southern England will be in place until 10:30am, and a snow and ice warning in northern Scotland will be lifted at 23:59.
The Met Office warns of an increased likelihood of injuries due to icy surfaces and travel disruption in the affected areas.
Southern parts of Northern Ireland will also see a fog warning lifted at 9am.
Highest level of rescue demand since December 2022, says RAC
08:00
Namita Singh
Car insurer RAC said it has seen the highest levels of demand for rescues in a three-day period since December 2022.
“Cold conditions will last until at least the weekend, so we urge drivers to remain vigilant of the risks posed by ice and, in some locations, snow,” said RAC breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson.
“Black ice on rural roads can be impossible to spot, leaving very little time to react if driving at speed. Sticking to major roads that are most likely to have been gritted is strongly recommended.”
UK snow map: Where and when heavy snow, rain and flooding will hit the strongest
07:30
Namita Singh
A number of weather warnings are in place for parts of the UK on Thursday, 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 Wednesday to Thursday evening, covering northern Scotland.
List of schools closed due to snow, ice and rain as UK hit by icy blast
07:15
Namita Singh
Hundreds of schools are closed for the fourth day running as the UK endures an icy blast, with temperatures hitting as low as -16C.
Pupils across the country have had their Christmas holidays extended as classrooms have failed to reopen due to flooding, icy conditions and bad weather. With warnings now covering large parts of Wales, Somerset and Cornwall, more areas are likely to face the brunt of Britain’s icy blast on Thursday.
Report:
Ice, snow, and -16C temperatures: full Met Office forecast
07:00
Alex Croft
Icy conditions, snowfall and temperatures as low as-16C have all been forecast for the week ahead, the Met Office said.
In their forecast published on Thursday afternoon, deputy chief forecaster Christoph Almond said: “Thursday will see another cold night, with potentially the lowest temperatures of the Winter so far, -15°C - possibly -16°C is likely in locations with lying snow in Scotland or northern England.
“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.”
“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 and Monday, with conditions further south and east drier and more settled, but with some overnight fog and frost.”
Mapped: How many flu cases are in my area as hospitals declare critical incidents?
06:30
Alex Croft
The number of flu cases has soared across England, with 5,074 patients with the virus being treated in hospital at the end of December.
This marks an increase of 305 per cent from the end of November, and is up by 352 per cent from the same day last year (1,458 patients).
The numbers are in line with 2022’s flu crisis, when 5,508 patients were in hospital with flu at end of December that year.
In the midst of this surge, eight hospitals across the country have declared critical incidents with “sustained pressures” are leading to waits of up to 50 hours.
The Independent’s data correspondent Alicja Hagopian reports:
In pictures: Leicestershire floods
06:00
Alex Croft
Cold weather health alert extended to Sunday
05:44
Namita Singh
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has extended its cold weather health alert for all of England until Sunday.
Amber alerts have been extended and will now run until January 12, meaning a rise in deaths is likely, the agency said.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at the UKHSA, said: “We are extending the duration of our Cold-Health Alert, since the Met Office are forecasting that the low temperatures we are seeing will continue further into this week, with snow and icy conditions likely to persist.
“This weather 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 that we continue 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.”
Met predicts ‘bitterly cold’ Thursday night
05:35
Namita Singh
It will be “bitterly cold” on Thursday night, said Oli Claydon, spokesperson for the Met Office.
He told the PA news agency the lowest temperatures will be recorded in rural Scotland and rural northern England where there is lying snow, cloudless skies and very cold airflow.
A temperature of -14C would equal the lowest seen in this month last year, recorded in Dalwhinnie in the Scottish Highlands on 17 January 2024.
But a temperature of -16C would be the lowest recorded in January in the UK for 15 years, since -22.3C was logged in Altnaharra in the Highlands on 8 January 2010, according to Met Office data.
Yellow fog warning in place in NI
05:00
Namita Singh
A yellow fog warning has been issued for Northern Ireland until 9am this morning.
A further yellow warning for snow and ice affecting Cornwall, much of Wales and parts of north-west England has been issued until 11am.
And a yellow ice warning has been issued for parts of southern England and south-east Wales until 10.30am.
As icy conditions persist, motorists are being urged to stick to major roads that are most likely to have been gritted.
Homeowners trapped inside while ‘still recovering’ from flood a year ago
05:00
Alex Croft
Dozens of homeowners in Leicestershire have been trapped after flooding caused damage to their properties which have still not been fixed after they were destroyed by water a year ago.
Homeowners on Belton Road in Loughborough remained stranded on the first floor of their semi-detached houses on Tuesday after rising water from the nearby Grand Union canal flooded the street.
Families on the road complained they were hit with similar flooding from Storm Henk on January 3 last year which ruined their properties and left them trapped inside.
Read the full report after severe flooding struck Leicestershire
Forecasters warn of travel disruption to road and rail services
04:53
Namita Singh
Travel disruption to road and rail services are likely this morning in the warning areas, as well as the potential for accidents in icy places, the forecaster said.
A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place for northern Scotland until midnight on Thursday and another snow and ice warning is in force for Northern Ireland until 11am in the morning as sleet and snow showers are set to continue.
Ploughs fitted to gritters to clear routes in Devon and Cornwall
04:33
Namita Singh
Ploughs have been fitted to gritters in Devon and Cornwall which will work into Thursday morning to clear routes in the area, police and highways officials said.
It comes as significant travel disruption was caused by the snow yesterday 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.
Snow ploughs became stuck in queues of traffic caused by “minor incidents”, the statement added.
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
