New yellow snow warnings issued across UK as Brits warned about falling on ice
The Met Office has issued a number of new weather warnings for snow, ice, rain and wind across the UK.
Brits have been warned of the risk of slips and falls on icy surfaces, as the white stuff is expected to blanket parts of the country overnight.
A yellow warning for ice across parts of Scotland and northern England is in force from 10pm tonight until 10am tomorrow.
Forecasters said icy stretches are likely, with snow set to cover hills across the region.
The Met Office said: "Frequent showers, falling as snow above around 400 metres with accumulations of 5-10 cm across the Southern Uplands, will gradually ease overnight with clear spells developing across northern Scotland initially, extending further south towards the end of Saturday night.
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"This will allow wet surfaces to fall below freezing leading to some icy stretches on untreated surfaces."
The Met Office issued several warnings for ice, rain and wind (Met Office)
A yellow warning for snow and ice is in force from 5pm on Sunday until 10am on Wednesday (Met Office)Another warning for rain and wind has been issued for southwestern Scotland and the far north of Northern Ireland.
It is in force from 2pm today until 1am on Sunday, with residents being warned that strong winds and heavy rain may cause disruption to travel.
Forecasters explained: "Westerly winds will increase across western Scotland and northern parts of Northern Ireland later this afternoon and evening with gusts of 45-55 mph inland and 60-70 mph around the coast, easing later this evening.
A jogger makes their way through fog on a frosty morning at Primrose Hill in north London on December 11 (AFP via Getty Images)"A band of persistent and occasionally heavy rain will extend south across warning area during this period, and combined with saturated ground may lead to some flooding."
The Met Office also issued a yellow warning for rain covering parts of northwestern England, Wales and southwestern England. It is in force until noon today.
A snow plough clears the A939 after heavy snowfall in the Scottish Highlands (PA)Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely and public transport journeys may take longer than usual, Brits have been told.
More yellow weather warnings are in force over the next few days, the Met Office said.
A warning for snow and ice has been issued for northern Scotland and is valid from 5pm on Sunday until 10am on Wednesday.
More snow is forecast for Scotland (PA)The Met Office explained frequent wintry showers will hit Scotland with a few centimetres of snow likely at low levels.
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Above 200 metres, there might be between 10cm and 15cm of snow, especially across parts of the Highlands.
Forecasters warned ice will be an additional hazard, especially on Tuesday night.
UK 5 day weather forecast
Today:
Cloud and rain clearing east for most but persisting across the far north of Scotland. Frequent blustery showers affecting Scotland and Northern Ireland, isolated elsewhere. Severe gales developing in the northwest later. Turning colder from the north.
Tonight:
Further showers, particularly in the north and west, and falling as snow over high ground. Some clear spells, most likely in the southeast. Remaining windy with gales in places.
Sunday:
Showers continuing, falling as snow in the north, but reserved for high ground elsewhere. Some bright spells most likely across northern England and southern Scotland. Cold with winds easing.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
An area of rain affecting southern counties early on Monday. Otherwise generally cold, with wintry showers initially in the north, spreading further south by midweek. Widespread overnight frost
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