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The Met Office has issued an amber severe weather warning for snow along with multiple yellow warnings for snow and ice across various regions of the UK on Friday. Although Scotland is expected to experience the harshest conditions, disruptions to travel are anticipated throughout the entire country. In addition, the UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued amber cold health alerts covering all of England due to the expected low temperatures.
The amber snow warning is set to take effect at midday on Friday across several parts of Scotland, including Angus, Perth and Kinross, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Moray, and sections of the Highlands. Snow showers are forecast to increase in frequency as the day progresses. Accumulations of 10-20cm are likely at lower altitudes, with possible snowfall reaching 30-40cm in elevated areas, accompanied by drifting snow and blizzard conditions. The Met Office has advised people to carefully plan their journeys and carry essential supplies such as warm clothing, water, blankets, and an ice scraper in their vehicles to prepare for potential delays.
The amber warnings in Scotland are expected to remain in place until midday on Saturday. Ch Supt Scott McCarren, Police Scotland’s head of road policing, emphasized the importance of caution, stating, “Our advice is to plan ahead and consider if your journey is really necessary during the bad weather or if it can be delayed until conditions improve.” Meanwhile, yellow warnings for snow and ice began at midnight on Thursday affecting large parts of England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. These warnings will continue until midday on Friday in England and Wales, and until 10:00 GMT in Northern Ireland. The Met Office noted that some areas, especially in the higher ground of north Wales, north-west England, and the north-west Midlands, could see up to 5cm of snow.
Alongside the weather warnings, the UKHSA has issued amber cold health alerts covering the entirety of England until midday on 6 January. These alerts highlight the increased risk of fatalities, particularly among elderly and vulnerable groups, due to the cold conditions. Cold weather is also expected to cause indoor temperatures in hospitals and care homes to fall below recommended safety levels, with individuals facing difficulties maintaining an indoor temperature of 18°C. Residents are encouraged to monitor the evolving forecast through official sources as conditions may change
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