Summary
Snow and ice warnings are in place across the UK, particularly affecting northern Scotland, as Arctic air leads to very cold weather. Significant snowfall is expected, with risks of travel disruptions and impacts on vulnerable people due to low temperatures.
Key Facts
- Arctic air is bringing colder weather to the UK with snow and ice warnings in effect.
- The Met Office has issued a yellow snow warning for Northern Scotland until Friday night.
- Snowfall could range from 2-30cm depending on the location, with the heaviest in higher areas.
- Cold weather alerts are active across England warning of health concerns for vulnerable people.
- Temperatures dropped below freezing in many parts of England and Wales on New Year’s Day with widespread frost.
- Further snowfall and strong winds are expected, causing possible travel disruptions over the weekend.
- Parts of Scotland may experience 'ice-days' where temperatures won’t rise above freezing, with up to 60cm of snow by the end of the weekend.
