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Up to 10cm of snow could fall across southern England on Wednesday and a snow and ice warning has been issued across the UK as temperatures dropped to minus 5.5 degrees Celsius overnight.
Four yellow weather warnings have been issued as the cold wave continues to grip Britain, triggering widespread school closures and travel disruptions.
A yellow snow warning is in place until midnight, covering almost the entire south coast and reaching London. On Wednesday morning the warning was extended to the south west and lifted for eastern Kent.
An amber warning for snow and ice was also in place for Northern Ireland and western and northern Scotland until noon on Wednesday. Another warning for ice has also been issued for north Wales and northern England, due to be lifted at midday.
The cold spell is set to continue until the end of this week, with the Health Security Agency’s yellow health warning in place across the UK until noon on Sunday.
Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts have been issued across the country as rain and snow melt. As of Wednesday morning, the Environment Agency had issued 91 flood warnings and 178 flood alerts across England.
What can southern England expect on Wednesday?
With snow warnings in place for much of England’s south coast, it remains unclear how far north the snow will reach.
Here’s what you can expect in southern England, according to Jason Kelly, the Met Office’s chief forecaster. “Weather conditions will begin to change from the southwest on Wednesday, with an Atlantic front bringing milder air along with moisture.
“As this moisture meets cold air, snow is expected to fall, especially in higher elevations away from the coast. However, it is still unclear how far north this front will reach. They could have bypassed the south or moved into southern England.”
“A snow warning is currently in place, but it is not guaranteed. We are closely monitoring the situation. The forecasts are well balanced so make sure you stay up to date with the latest forecasts for your area.”
alex croftJanuary 8, 2025 11:10
A new weather warning has been issued
A new yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice.
It was published throughout Britain the next day.
Northern Scotland applies from 12:00 PM on Wednesday until 23:59 PM on Thursday. The warning is in place for northern Ireland from 4pm today until 11am on Thursday.
Meanwhile, a yellow alert will be in place for west and north Wales and Cornwall from 3am to 12pm on Thursday.
All affected areas face travel disruptions and risk of dangerous ice slips and injuries.
alex croftJanuary 8, 2025 10:47
Can and should you walk your dog when it’s snowing and temperatures are below freezing?
Meteorologists have warned that temperatures could plummet to -8 degrees Celsius overnight as the UK continues to experience a week of winter weather.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold spell health warning across the UK ahead of a week of cold temperatures.
This news may have many people wondering how cold weather will affect their pets.
It’s important to prepare ourselves, as well as our dogs, for these predictions.
alex croftJanuary 8, 2025 10:20
Southern Snow Warning Area Update
The yellow snow warning covering southern England from 9am to midnight on Wednesday has been slightly updated.
Parts of eastern Kent have been removed from the warning area, which has been extended to other parts of the south west.
“Sleet and snow are likely to move in from the southwest on Wednesday, affecting some areas, especially in the afternoon and evening,” the Met Office said.
“In many places there will be relatively little or no snow accumulation (particularly on runways), but locally accumulations of 1 to 2 centimeters may be possible.”
alex croftJanuary 8, 2025 09:25
Wednesday Weather Alert
Four weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for Wednesday as the cold wave continues to hit the UK.
The amber warning for snow and ice covering Northern Ireland and northern and western Scotland will be lifted at 12pm today.
The amber warning for ice for parts of north Wales and northern England, issued at 5pm yesterday, is due to be lifted at 12pm.
Meanwhile, a yellow warning for snow will cover almost the entire south coast of England and extend as far south as London.
Snow is forecast to accumulate about 2 to 5 cm, and up to 10 cm in high places. The warning will be lifted at 23:59.
alex croftJanuary 8, 2025 09:12
Snow map: Freezing weather and flooding hit UK, where more snow is expected to fall
The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings for snow and ice after days of wintry weather across the country.
A snow and ice warning has been issued for parts of northern and western Scotland from midday Tuesday to midday Wednesday.
Another yellow snow and ice warning has been issued for Northern Ireland from 3pm on Tuesday until noon on Wednesday.
A third amber warning for snow and ice will be in place from 5pm on Monday and will last until 10am on Tuesday for most of Wales and western England.
alex croftJanuary 8, 2025 08:49
Lowest temperature on Tuesday -5.5C
The Korea Meteorological Administration said temperatures dropped to -5.5 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
Here is the forecast for the last 24 hours:
alex croftJanuary 8, 2025 08:25
The RAC says Mondays are the busiest days for breakdowns this winter.
RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: “Monday was the busiest day for breakdowns this winter. Our team has received more calls from members than at any time in the past 12 months. As the cold weather continues, we expect a busy day today as patrols work incredibly hard to rescue members and get people moving.
“Unfortunately anyone who has had a breakdown should expect a longer wait than usual this week. That’s why it’s more important than ever for drivers to have an emergency breakdown kit in their boot – extra warm clothing, including waterproofs, sturdy shoes, some food and drink, and a fully charged power bank to keep your phone charged.
“Drivers must remain vigilant as hundreds of flood warnings remain in force, especially across central and southern England. You should never drive through standing water unless you are completely sure the water is all shallow. This may not be possible on roads that are not perfectly flat.
“If in doubt about the depth of the water, turn around and find another, safer route. “We also urge everyone to adhere to the road closures in place to protect against flooding.”
Javed AhmedJanuary 8, 2025 08:00