We’ve already had the ice, and the biting cold, and now it seems snow is set to return to Leicester. After a very cold start to the day, forecasters are warning people to expect snow in the city later this afternoon. The Met Office has already issued a yellow weather warning for ice in Leicester, which runs from midnight yesterday to midday today. It is expected that ice will form on some surfaces overnight and into Tuesday morning. The Met Office has urged that "some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces" should be expected. Read More How to cope in the snow But once that ice has cleared don’t get too comfortable, as it won’t be long until snow is falling. Experts from The Weather Channel say they expect snow to start from around 3pm today - although it’s likely to fall among rain, so don’t expect too much of it to settle. Snow showers are then predicted to last until around 5pm, with temperatures reaching no more than 4°C. There will also … [Read more...] about This is when forecasters say it could snow in Leicester
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Drivers urged to take extra care as parts of country see snow and ice
Many parts of the country have been affected by snow and ice overnight.A status yellow warning from Met Eireann remains in place nationwide until 11am.The worst of the snow is expected in Connacht, Ulster, north Leinster and on hills and mountains.Drivers are being advised to slow down and take extra care on the roads with frost and icy patches in places. … [Read more...] about Drivers urged to take extra care as parts of country see snow and ice
UK weather forecast – SNOW STORMS and ‘SEVERE’ ICE to spark travel chaos for Brits today
WEATHER forecasters have issued warnings for thundersnow and "severe" ice that could cause travel chaos today. The Met Office is also advising Brits to take extra care when out and about as they are at an increased risk of injury due to the possibility of slips and falls on icy surfaces. According to weather forecasters, ahead of the snow storms expected, Brits should allow themselves longer journey times as the Met Office has warned that delays to bus and train services are likely. It is expected that temperatures will drop to a bitterly cold -4C as “heavy snow downpours” blanket the nation, which weather forecasters predict will carry on well into Tuesday morning with some areas experiencing blizzard-like weather conditions. "It will be a cold day across the UK with sunny spells and but also plenty of scattered wintry showers," a Meteogroup forecaster said. "The wintry showers will be most frequent in the north and west but some will spread east … [Read more...] about UK weather forecast – SNOW STORMS and ‘SEVERE’ ICE to spark travel chaos for Brits today
Snow leads to closure of Snake Pass and partial closure of Woodhead Pass
0 Have your say Snow has led to the closure of the Snake Pass and partial closure of the Woodhead Pass this morning – causing problems for motorists wanting to cross the Pennines. The Snake Pass is fully closed between Ladybower Reservoir and Glossop. The Woodhead Pass is also under snow but Highways England its ploughs and gritters are working to try to get people on the move.READ MORE: Snow falls on M62 as Met Office's yellow weather warning remains in placeMotorists who get stuck in the snow are being advised to remain in their vehicles. Further long delays at Meadowhall junction of M1 … [Read more...] about Snow leads to closure of Snake Pass and partial closure of Woodhead Pass
Derbyshire road shut because of snow
The A57 Snake Pass is closed and driving conditions elsewhere in the High Peak could be tricky this morning following snow overnight, according to Derbyshire County Council. On Twitter, Derbyshire Constabulary’s contact centre described conditions on the Snake Pass as ‘very dangerous’ and said there were several abandoned vehicles along the route. The contact centre added: “Motorists are ignoring the big flashing red ‘road closed’ signs and getting stuck in the snow.“Police have not got the resources to keep coming and bailing motorists out who are ignoring these signs.“The road is closed for a reason.”A council spokesperson said: “Our gritters were out treating primary and secondary routes in the area throughout the night and are currently patrolling main routes as snow showers look set to continue to move in from the west over the next few hours.”RELATED STORY: Met Office warning of ice currently in forceRELATED STORY: … [Read more...] about Derbyshire road shut because of snow