The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow for parts of England and Wales this week.
Wintry showers will hit the regions during the early hours of Thursday morning and will last until the early hours of Friday.
“A band of rain, sleet, and increasingly snow, will push north on Thursday bringing up to 2cm snow at lower-levels, 2-5cm on ground above 200m, and perhaps as much as 10-20cm above 400m,” the Met Office said.
The warning affects East Midlands, East of England, North East England, North West England, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire & Humber.
This comes as a weather pattern brings cold air from the north while mild air keeps nudging in from the south, creating conditions for frost and snow.
Meanwhile, up to 170mm of rain heavy rain is set to lash Scotland today with a yellow weather warning in place until 9pm.
The Met Office said there is a “small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded”, which may result in damage to buildings.
How to walk safely in icy conditions
As the Met Office has issued an ice warning in Scotland on Tuesday, with more warnings likely as temperatures drop, NHS officials have advised people to “waddle like penguins” to avoid “slips and trips”.
Staff from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) were filmed waddling outside as they demonstrated the best way to avoid an injury in cold conditions.
“Adopting a penguin walk is a safer way to get about in the cold weather as it could help keep you more stable and minimise the risk of losing balance or slipping on the ice,” NHSGGC said.
Here are some tips to walk like a penguin – according to NHS experts:
• Bend slightly and keep your knees loose
• Point your feet out slightly
• Extend your arms at your sides
• Walk flat-footed, taking short steps
• Keep your centre of gravity over your feet
Maryam Zakir-Hussain5 February 2024 17:06
What weather warnings are in force this week?
There are currently three weather warnings in place this week as heavy rain, snow and ice are all expected to descend upon the country.
Rain: Monday until 9pm. Affecting parts of Scotland: Central, Tayside & Fife, Highlands & Eilean Siar, Strathclyde
Ice: Tuesday midnight until 9am, Affecting parts of Scotland: Highlands & Eilean Siar, Orkney & Shetland
Snow: Thursday 3am until Friday 3am. Affecting: East Midlands, East of England, North East England, North West England, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber
Maryam Zakir-Hussain5 February 2024 16:32
Windy Monday evening ahead
Temperatures remain mild across England this evening, though the north will see some strong winds, the Met Office said.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain5 February 2024 16:03
Experts explain extreme weather as UK prepares for stormiest winter on record
Since storm naming was introduced in 2015 the furthest through the list the group has got is to number 11, Storm Katie, which impacted the UK in March 2016.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain5 February 2024 15:27
Snow mapped: Where will wintry showers hit UK this week as temperatures to plunge to -10C
There are currently three weather warnings in place this week as heavy rain, snow and ice are all expected to descend upon the country.
Up to 20cm of snow could settle on higher ground as a band of cold air pushes north on Thursday.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain5 February 2024 14:33
Temperatures to plunge to -10C in Scotland
While there are currently three weather warnings in place, the Met Office said it is likely warnings will be issued and amended through the week, with an ongoing chance of ice warnings for some.
Temperatures could drop as low as –10°C in rural parts of Scotland on Wednesday night, though it will be less cold further south.
(EPA)
Maryam Zakir-Hussain5 February 2024 14:00
Arctic blast to push in from the north next week
Maryam Zakir-Hussain5 February 2024 13:30
What does the Met Office say about snow this week?
There is an “increased signal for wintry hazards” this week, the Met Office said.
Deputy chief meteorologist Chris Almond said: “While the early part of this week will see some rain, at times heavy, gradually sinking southwards, there’s an increased signal for wintry hazards as we move through the week as cold air from the north moves over the UK.
“It’s from Thursday that the snow risk becomes more potentially impactful, as mild air attempts to move back in from the south, bumping into the cold air and increasing the chance of snow developing on the leading edge.
“While there are still lots of details to work out, the initial snow risk looks highest in northern England and Wales from Thursday.
“1-2cm is possible to low levels, with 10-20cm possible over the highest ground within the warning area. This snow will likely gradually transition to sleet and rain later on from the south.”
(PA Wire)
Maryam Zakir-Hussain5 February 2024 13:00
What weather does Monday afternoon hold?
Maryam Zakir-Hussain5 February 2024 12:28
Upto 20cm of snow to fall on Thursday
Maryam Zakir-Hussain5 February 2024 11:42