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UK Braces for Coldest Night: Ice & Snow Warnings Issued
21 Nov
Summary
- The UK is experiencing the coldest night of the winter so far.
- Icy conditions and up to 3cm of snow are expected in some areas.
- Disruption is likely due to slippery roads and pavements from ice.
The UK is set to endure the coldest night of the winter thus far, prompting widespread weather warnings from the Met Office. Following recent wintry showers and snowfall, icy conditions are expected to develop as temperatures plummet below freezing. These freezing temperatures will persist through Thursday night and into Friday morning, marking the conclusion of the current cold spell.
Disruption is anticipated on Friday morning due to the combination of rain, sleet, snow, and hail, leading to slippery surfaces across many locations. Commuters are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions on roads and pavements, allowing extra travel time. The North East, including Newcastle Upon Tyne, faces the possibility of an additional 3cm of snow from showers feeding inland.
Scotland could experience up to 5cm of snowfall and ice on untreated surfaces, with a weather warning in effect until 11 am. Forecasters predict temperatures could reach as low as -12C. While Friday marks the end of the severe cold, conditions are expected to return to average by the weekend.
