Met Office Issues New Weather Warning For Ice Across Northern Parts Of The UK
Met Office Issues New Weather Warning for Ice Across Northern Parts of the UK The UK’s national weather service, the Met Office, has issued a new yellow weather warning for ice covering northern parts of the United Kingdom as bitterly cold conditions persist. The alert comes amid a broader spell of wintry weather and is expected to affect travel and outdoor activities The yellow warning applies mainly to eastern Scotland and north-east England, where temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing overnight.
It is in force from 20:00 GMT on Sunday until 10:00 GMT Monday, during which time ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces such as roads, footpaths and cycleways, creating hazardous conditions.
The warning follows a period of Arctic air pushing south across the UK, bringing sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice to large swathes of the country over the weekend. Additional yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been in place over Scotland and northern England, reflecting the ongoing cold snap affecting the region. Motorists and commuters are being warned of difficult and potentially dangerous travel conditions, with black ice likely on roads and pavements not treated with grit.
People are being urged to plan journeys carefully, allow extra travel time, and check forecasts and transport updates before setting out. Alongside ice warnings, parts of the UK are also facing flood risk alerts, with dozens of flood warnings and flood alerts active in England due to recent rainfall and melting snow.
The combination of cold and wet weather has increased pressure on infrastructure, with emergency services closely monitoring conditions ahead of mid-week weather changes.
The Met Office’s latest yellow ice warning highlights continued winter hazards across northern UK regions as cold Arctic air maintains sub-zero temperatures. With travel disruption and dangerous surfaces likely overnight, authorities are urging the public to stay weather aware and to exercise caution on roads and walkways.
