The Met Office has escalated its weather alerts, issuing a fresh 12-hour yellow warning for ice set to come into force tomorrow. This urgent alert comes as a biting Arctic blast continues to grip the nation, bringing treacherous conditions and widespread disruption.
Timeline and Geographic Spread of the Warning
The newly issued yellow weather warning for ice is active from midnight on Friday, November 21, until midday. This means a full twelve-hour period of hazardous conditions is expected. A swathe of the UK is affected, with large portions of eastern England, the North East, and northern Scotland under the alert.
Specific areas mentioned include Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Norwich, Canterbury, and Hull. The most severe conditions, however, are anticipated in the North York Moors and parts of the Yorkshire Wolds, where an amber weather warning is in place for Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, and East Riding.
Specific Weather Hazards and Forecast
The forecast predicts that cold, wintry showers moving in from the North Sea will continue throughout Thursday evening and into Friday morning. While low-lying areas are more likely to see rain or sleet, ground above 250 meters is expected to see snowfall.
The Met Office estimates that snowfall of 1 to 3 cm is possible on higher ground, though deep snow is not forecast for all regions. The primary and most immediate danger stems from the widespread formation of icy patches as temperatures are set to remain below zero across much of northern England and Scotland.
Public Advice and Travel Disruption
Authorities are emphasising the significant risk to travellers. The icy patches are predicted to lead to dangerous driving conditions. As a result, drivers are being strongly urged to leave extra time for their journeys and to check for any road closures or delays before setting out.
The public is advised to stay updated with the latest Met Office announcements as the wintry conditions are expected to persist into Friday, posing an ongoing risk of disruption and hazardous travel.
