Cold and snowy weather is set to hit the UK this week as Arctic winds blow across the country, with temperatures expected to plummet and travel chaos likely. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice for most of Northern Ireland, large parts of Scotland, and much of north Norfolk. National Highways has also issued a severe weather alert for snow affecting the northwest of England. Motorists are advised to check ahead and plan for disruption to their journeys.
The warnings are in place until Thursday, and heavy snow has already been reported across northern Scotland and parts of eastern England, while snow showers have also been recorded in parts of Wales and Northern Ireland. More snow is expected to affect northern Scotland and Northern Ireland later this week, with up to 15cm of snow expected to fall over higher ground. Snow showers are also possible on North Sea coasts, especially in Norfolk and Suffolk, with around 2-5cm likely to settle.
Travel disruptions and delays are expected as an area of more significant snow is predicted to push through Northern Ireland, central and southern Scotland, and northern England during Tuesday morning. School buses have already been cancelled in some areas, while other schools delayed opening times to allow pupils time to travel to school in daylight.
While the cold snap has brought some beautiful winter scenes, it is also causing concern for the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which has issued an amber cold weather warning for the whole of England until midday on Friday. The impact of cold weather is likely to be felt across the whole health service for an extended period of time, and Dr. Agostinho Sousa from UKHSA has stressed the importance of checking on those who could be vulnerable to the cold, such as older people or those with pre-existing health conditions.
As the icy weather continues, people are advised to wrap up warm, stay safe, and be careful if they need to travel. Anyone who needs to travel should also make sure they check ahead for any delays or disruptions to their journey
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