The UK is bracing itself for more freezing temperatures in the lead up to the weekend, before being hit by Storm Bert, which is expected to bring high winds and potential flooding. Weather warnings for snow and ice still remain in place for much of the UK and temperatures could drop to -10C in Scotland early on Friday. On Friday morning, temperatures are expected to hover between -2C and 2C, rising to no more than 6C throughout the day.
Storm Bert’s arrival is set to bring much milder temperatures on Saturday, but gusts of 40-60mph are also forecast in Northern Ireland, north Wales, Scotland and northern England. An amber warning has been issued for snow and ice for central Scotland, with numerous yellow warnings for rain and wind in place for Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rain is expected in parts of the country, with the Environment Agency warning that it could lead to localised flooding.
A Met Office yellow warning for rain across the south-west of England and Wales says that between 50-75mm of rain could fall widely on Saturday, with some parts receiving 125mm in just one day, which is equivalent to the whole of November’s average rainfall. Strong winds have the potential to cause damage and disruption to the transport network and buildings, while power cuts are also possible. Network Rail is already advising passengers to check journeys before they travel this weekend.
There is also an amber alert for heavy snow and ice, which will be in effect between 07:00 GMT and 17:00 GMT on Saturday in an area north of Scotland’s central belt. Up to 20-40cm of snow is likely on higher ground. Police are urging people not to travel on Scotland’s roads on Saturday. Met Office meteorologist Honor Criswick said there are likely to be “heavy” outbreaks of rain throughout Saturday, “falling as snow” at times across northern parts of England and parts of Scotland
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