Snow mapped: Where freezing climate will hit UK this weekend with as much as 40cm snowfall forecast | EUROtoday

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Eight climate warnings have been issued by the Met Office with snow and ice set to strike the UK, as temperatures plummet over the primary weekend of 2025.

Two amber climate warnings have been issued, together with a warning for snow and ice from 6pm on Saturday till 12pm on Sunday, protecting a lot of the Midlands, Wales and elements of northern England.

Another amber snow warning is in place throughout northern England and elements of the Midlands from 9pm on Saturday till the top of Sunday.

There can be “significant accumulations” of snow over the weekend, Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly stated, with as much as 40cm potential within the worst affected areas of the amber warning. Around 3-7cm is anticipated extra extensively.

Power cuts, rail delays and cancellations, and highway points ought to all be anticipated by residents of the affected areas, the climate service warned.

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There can also be a hazard of “treacherous conditions” as a result of icy situations, with “freezing rain, ice and heavy rain” bringing a “range of weather hazards” to the UK, Mr Kelly stated.

A yellow snow and ice warning was launched at noon on Saturday throughout most of England – together with the areas beneath the amber warnings – with energy cuts and journey delays potential throughout massive elements of the UK in consequence. The alert will final till the top of Sunday.

Another yellow warning for snow and ice got here into impact at 9pm on Saturday throughout a lot Northern Ireland and can final till 6pm on Sunday, with journey chaos and accidents from slips on the ice anticipated.

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Meanwhile, a yellow warning for was carried out for elements of northern Scotland at 4pm on Saturday, lasting till 10am on Sunday, resulting in probably disruption for travellers.

At midnight on Saturday, a yellow snow warning got here into place throughout southern Scotland by to 6am on Monday, with extra disruption predicted.

Parts of jap and northern Scotland will face a yellow snow and ice warning and conseqeunt disruption from 9am on Sunday till 6am on Monday.

A yellow warning for heavy rain will even be issued from 6am to 9pm on Sunday, protecting a lot of Wales and elements of northern England.

Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly, stated: “This weekend will bring a range of weather hazards to the UK, notable snow accumulations, freezing rain, ice and heavy rain as well as some gusty conditions.

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“We have issued a number of severe weather warnings, including Amber warnings for snow and ice in parts of England and Wales.

“Some significant accumulations of snow are possible across parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England in particular, where 5 cm or more could accumulate fairly widely, with as much as 20-30 cm over high ground of mid and north Wales and potentially 30-40 cm over parts of the Pennines.

“This, accompanied by strengthening winds, may lead to drifting of lying snow.”

Snow and ice will trigger problematic journey situations, and National Highways warns drivers to cut back their pace and hold their distance from different automobiles.

National Highways extreme climate resilience supervisor, Darren Clark: “If you are travelling this weekend, keep your distance and reduce your speed. 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.

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“Even in conditions that seem normal and where the snow is not settling you could always experience slippery conditions.

“Drivers should plan their journeys, check their vehicles, monitor weather reports and pack a snow kit of blankets, food, water and a shovel.”

Health authorities have issued a serious well being warning as a result of chilly climate, after the Met Office confirmed temperatures reached a low of -8.6C in Aboyne in Aberdeenshire in a single day.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA), beginning at noon on Thursday and lasting till Wednesday.

There is an “increase in risk to health” for aged individuals, individuals with pre-existing well being situations, and different susceptible teams – together with these sleeping tough.