Travel and flood warnings as snow storm on the way
Britons have been warned that a coming cold snap poses a health risk to the elderly and vulnerable, as heavy snow is set to fall from tomorrow into next week.
The Met Office said there will be a 70 per cent probability of severe cold weather, icy conditions or heavy snow between 6pm tomorrow and 9am on Thursday in parts of England.
Forecasters said northerly winds will develop through tomorrow and into Monday, bringing colder air across much of the country and ending a weekslong period of relatively warm weather.
“This will affect northern areas initially on Sunday, before moving south to affect most areas during Monday,” the Met Office said.
Forecasters added: “Showers will be more frequent in western areas and fewer in eastern areas, but becoming increasingly wintry for all areas through Monday.
“Occasionally strong winds will exacerbate the cold feel. These alerts may be updated on Monday once confidence has improved in the timing of the cold weather and areas to be included.”
The Met Office triggers a yellow cold weather alert as soon as the risk is 60 per cent or above for severe cold weather, icy conditions or heavy snow.
Meanwhile, yellow warnings for Wales and many parts of England are in place from last night to midday today as up to 70mm of rain is expected, bringing a risk of flooding in the northeast, northwest, southwest, Yorkshire and West Midlands.
Forecasters are warning that bus and train services will probably be affected, while spray and flooding on roads are likely to make
journey times longer. A total of 20mm to 30mm of rain is likely with 40mm to 50mm expected on some hills.
The Met Office said areas such as the Brecon Beacons are likely to see some of the highest totals for Wales with up to 70mm.
Across southwest England, places such as Exmoor and Dartmoor could see up to 50mm to 60mm.
Strong winds are also expected with gusts of 40-50 mph and possibly 60mph on some exposed coasts in the south.
As of yesterday evening, there were 80 flood warnings in place and 155 flood alerts.
Press Association contributed to this report
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