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UK Snow Alert: Amber Warning Issued!
11 Jan
Summary
- Met Office issues amber warning for snow with travel disruption.
- Up to 45cm of snow expected in Scotland, 15cm in Northwest England.
- Snowfall is predicted to begin on Sunday from 6 am.
The UK is preparing for significant snowfall as the Met Office has issued an amber warning, anticipating travel disruptions and possible power outages. New forecasts indicate that snow will start falling across the country from 6 am on Sunday.
Areas in Scotland, particularly Aberdeenshire and the Highlands, could experience up to 45cm of snow by 9 am, the highest amount predicted nationwide. In England, the North West region is expected to receive the most snow, with accumulations of around 15cm.
The Met Office's forecast for Sunday details a shift to wet and windy weather, with a spell of snow anticipated in the north and a risk of ice due to freezing rain, adding to the potential travel hazards.
