The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice covering 51 areas across Scotland and northern England, urging residents to prepare three essential items as a band of snow sweeps in overnight. The warning is in effect from 2am to 3pm on Sunday, with low-lying areas expected to see up to 10cm of snow and higher ground above 200m potentially buried under 20cm. Strong winds may cause drifting and widespread icy conditions.
The public has been warned of possible travel delays, stranded vehicles, injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces, and potential power cuts affecting mobile phone coverage. To stay safe, the Met Office recommends gathering torches, batteries, and a mobile phone power pack, along with any other essential items.
An amber warning for heavy and persistent snowfall has also been issued for Central, Tayside & Fife, Grampian, and Highlands & Eilean Siar on Sunday. Meanwhile, a yellow ice alert remains in place until midday today across London and South East England, the East Midlands, East of England, North West England, South West England, the West Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber, and Wales, warning of refreezing snow, freezing fog, and wintry showers.
This follows Storm Goretti, which brought gusts of up to 99mph to South West England, causing power cuts, travel disruptions, and school closures, as well as flight delays and cancellations at London Heathrow and Birmingham airports.
