Cold and health alerts issued for Scotland and northern England as snow and ice expected

Cold weather warnings and health alerts have been issued for parts of Scotland and northern England as icy conditions and possible hill snow approach. The alerts highlight risks to vulnerable people and the potential for increased demand on health and social care services.

A Met Office ice warning covers central and eastern Scotland from Sunday evening until Monday morning, while UKHSA cold health alerts for north-west and north-east England and Yorkshire and the Humber run from Sunday night until Thursday. Suffolk recorded the UK’s lowest overnight temperature, -4.5°C at Santon Downham. Forecasters expect a brief milder spell in midweek, followed by colder conditions, and health officials advise checking on vulnerable neighbours and keeping frequently used rooms warm.