UK weather: The latest Met Office forecast

Snow and ice are set to hit the UK this weekend, with the Met Office also issuing a rare forecast for the hazardous phenomenon of freezing rain.

Following a lengthy spell of wintry temperatures across the UK, the Met Office put yellow weather warnings in force for snow and ice across swathes of northeastern England and have warned commuters to be careful while travelling.

The warnings – which stretched from Newcastle to Bradford – were in place from 6am until 2pm on Saturday, while the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also issued a cold weather alert covering parts of North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Cold temperatures are set to persist across the UK this weekend, with some heavier rain also forecast in southern Wales and southwestern England.

The icy conditions are expected to have minor impacts on health and social care services, and will pose a greater risk to the lives of vulnerable people, the UKHSA warns.

Met Office chief meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said that 2 to 5cm of snow is possible over the Cheviots and North Yorks Moors, with localised accumulations also possible at lower levels.

Met Office issues weather warning for snow and ice

A weather warning for snow and ice has been issued in northeastern England, and will be in force from 6am to 2pm on Saturday.

The Met Office has warned of up to 5cm of snow the North York Moors and Northumberland, with the potential for lesser accumulations in lower areas.

There is also a risk of ice over the Pennines, particularly above 200 metres where freezing rain is possible, forecasters said.

Andy Gregory14 February 2025 15:33

Good afternoon, we’ll be using this blog to bring you the latest UK weather updates as the Met Office issues weather warnings for snow and ice.

Andy Gregory14 February 2025 15:30



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