Cold start to half term but Yorkshire avoids worst of the weather
SNOW SHOWERS caused disruption on the roads at the weekend as forecasters warn of a frosty start to the half-term holidays.
The wintry weather arrived in parts of western England, western Scotland and Northern Ireland overnight, as the Met Office issued warnings for snow and ice across large swathes of the country.
But Yorkshire largely escaped the snow and today is forecast to be sunny and bright.
The North West Motorway Police yesterday tweeted there had already been “numerous reports” of accidents on the roads due to the conditions, and urged drivers to slow down.
Frequent and heavy hail and show showers were expected throughout the day, with up to 10cm of snow predicted to fall on higher ground, particularly across western Scotland.
The Met Office warned of the potential for power cuts, as well as vehicles becoming stranded on the roads.
The weather warnings – which mostly affect the western side of the UK – remained in place until just before midnight last night, although forecasters said further warnings were likely to be put in place over the next two days.
Met Office forecaster Craig Snell said last night: “It’s going to be a very cold day (on Monday), wherever you are, with temperatures feeling sub-zero in many places.
“Many of us will see at least a few snow showers. You’ll need to wrap up warm and make sure you take a bit of extra time, especially in the North-West where there will be icy patches forming.”
Temperatures will then plummet today, when many children are starting their half-term holiday.