Snow showers and icy conditions are storming the UK with weather warnings in place for part parts of the country.
The Met Office have issued four yellow warnings for snow and ice and had predicted up to 10 cm of snow fall on high ground. A number or roads and schools have been closed in Scotland, northern England and Wales as a result. The forecast expects similar conditions until friday. Police have been urging motorists to take extra care and plan ahead.
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— Cumbria Roads Police (@CumbriaRoadsPol) January 29, 2019
The four weather warnings affect most of the UK, warning of road and rail delays.
The first, predicts a wave of rain will arrive across Wales, northern and western England from 12:00 GMT on Tuesday, moving eastwards into the afternoon and evening and turning to snow on the hills. Wintry showers will follow into Wednesday morning.
The second warns of further snow showers across north-west parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland from late Tuesday afternoon until 12:00 GMT on Wednesday.
The third warning, for south-east England, the Midlands, and East Anglia, takes effect from 17:00 GMT, continuing into Wednesday.
The fourth and final warning, the Met Office has said it expects rain and snow to move in from the south-west, moving across England and Wales through Thursday into Friday.
The Met Office said there was a slim chance of some rural communities could be cut off and a small chance of power cuts. Temperatures have dropped across the country, with the Highlands experiencing -7C overnight.
Police in Scotland told drivers to make sure they had sufficient fuel and supplies such as warm clothing, food and water “in the event you are delayed for several hours”.
A driver was stopped by police in Scotland after their snow-covered car just had a small patch of windscreen that was clear. The motorist was on the A9 trunk road at Thurso in Caithness on Tuesday morning. The driver was given a fixed penalty notice. Police are urging people to make sure they clear their cars of snow and ice properly before making a journey.
Police Scotland/ small patch on the front windscreen
Police Scotland/ Back of the car
A police spokesman said: “Winter has been biting for most of us this week, which means it is more important than ever that your vehicle is suitably prepared for the roads.
“Unfortunately not everyone follows this advice.”
