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Met Office warns of snow, ice and travel disruption across northern regions
The Met Office has issued a 12-hour yellow snow warning for Tuesday morning in parts of northern England and southern Scotland, as colder Arctic air meets a weather system bringing milder air and rain. The warning matters because snow, ice and strong winds could make travel hazardous and cause disruption, particularly in upland areas.
The alert runs from midnight to noon and covers parts of the East and West Midlands, northern England and southern Scotland. Forecasters say disruptive snow is most likely above 300 metres in northern England and 150 to 200 metres in southern Scotland, with gusts reaching 50 to 60mph; temperatures could fall to -8C. A separate ice warning applies from Monday evening into Tuesday morning, while most people are expected to see rain rather than wintry weather.
In short
- Snow warning runs until noon on Tuesday.
- Upland areas face snow, ice and strong winds.
- Temperatures could drop to -8C.
Explained simply
The Met Office is the UK’s national weather service. It issues warnings when expected weather could affect people, transport or property; a yellow warning means there may be disruption and people should take care.
Snow is more likely at higher ground, where temperatures are colder, while lower areas may have rain. Snow can settle on roads and strong winds can make conditions more difficult, and ice may form when wet surfaces freeze.
The regions named include parts of the Midlands, northern England and southern Scotland, where roads and other routes connect communities over wide areas. These conditions can affect journeys, especially in upland areas, and may make travel slower or unsafe.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Met Office issues 12-hour snow alert: Yellow weather warnings in place as ‘cold Arctic air mass’ rolls through – and temperatures could plummet to -8C”.