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Elderly Urged to Follow 'Winter Meal Rule' as UK Faces Freezing Temperatures
17 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Yellow cold health alert issued for 5 UK regions
- Temperatures expected to drop as low as -7°C
- Met Office issues warnings for snow and ice
On November 17, 2025, the UK is set to experience a bout of wintry weather, with a yellow cold health alert currently in force for five regions of the country. The alert, which covers the East Midlands, North East, North West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and The Humber, is expected to remain in effect until November 21.
Temperatures are predicted to plummet as low as -7°C in some areas, prompting the Met Office to issue four separate yellow warnings for snow and ice on Monday and Tuesday. These warnings cover various regions, including Grampian and the Highlands and Eilean Siar in Scotland, as well as Central, Tayside and Fife, North East England, North West England, South West Scotland, Lothian Borders, Strathclyde, and Yorkshire and Humber.
Amid the impending cold snap, the public is being urged to follow a 'winter meal rule' to ensure the safety of those over the age of 55. The wintry conditions are expected to bring some travel disruption, and the Met Office has advised households to be prepared for the potential impact of the weather.
