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Icy Blast Hits UK: Scotland Braces for Treacherous Roads
13 Jan
Summary
- Icy conditions and hazardous patches expected on untreated roads.
- Weather alert remains for three Scottish regions until Tuesday morning.
- Flood warnings are still in effect across various UK locations.
The Met Office has issued a revised weather alert for the UK due to prevailing icy conditions on Tuesday morning. Initially covering eight regions, the alert has been scaled back as temperatures are warmer than anticipated in some areas. However, three regions in Scotland – Aberdeenshire, Moray, and Highland – remain under an ice warning until 10 am on Tuesday, with potential for treacherous icy patches on untreated roads.
Commuters and drivers are advised to anticipate delays and exercise extreme caution. The Met Office suggests leaving an additional five minutes for journeys to mitigate accident risks. Pavements along main roads are recommended for pedestrians and cyclists as they are likely to be less slippery. This alert follows the impact of Storm Goretti, which brought flood warnings due to melting snow and heavy rain.
Flood warnings continue to be in effect across various locations in the UK, including the River Severn and River Teme. Groundwater flooding is also a concern in the South Winterbourne Valley. In Scotland, flood alerts are active for several areas, including Argyll and Bute, and Skye and Lochaber. The forecast for the coming week indicates continued rain and mixed temperatures across the UK.
