The Met Office has issued fresh yellow weather warnings across the UK, with ice alerts covering much of southern England, the Midlands Starmer responds to 12-year-old who told GB News he fears Labour robbing his farming ‘dream’
He added that while the highest snow accumulations would be seen in Scotland’s mountains, with up to 20cm possible, even small amounts could cause problems.
However, while the weather is set to get warmer towards the end of the week, the UK is set to be hit with high wings and heavy rain.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: “A deep area of low pressure looks likely to influence the UK’s weather this weekend. While this will bring in milder air to most parts, it also brings with it some heavy rain and strong winds at times. It’s too early for precise detail, but there’s a potential for further warnings.”
Temperatures are expected to rise from the southwest this weekend, potentially reaching 16C in the East of England by Sunday.
The change will be particularly noticeable along the south coast of England, where gusts could exceed 40mph from Hampshire to East Sussex.
Heavy downpours are forecast across north Wales, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and parts of West Yorkshire.
National Highways Severe Weather Resilience Manager, Darren Clark, advised drivers to exercise caution despite ongoing gritting operations.
“Gritters will be out treating our roads around the clock when ice or snow is forecast, but it is still important to drive to the conditions,” he said.
He also urged motorists to maintain safe distances and reduce speeds, noting that ice patches can form even when snow isn’t settling.
