Weather Warnings Archive: Tuesday 06 Feb 2024 09:00 GMT - UK

issued by the Metoffice at
   09:00, 06.02.2024

valid from
   00:00, 06.02.2024
until
   09:00, 06.02.2024

Region: Orkney & Shetland

Wintry showers are expected during the early hours of Tuesday morning bringing a risk of ice on untreated surfaces along with a slight covering of snow in places. What should I do? Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls. If you need to make a journey on foot or by bike, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. Be prepared for weather warnings to change: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Icy patches may lead to some travel disruption on Tuesday morning.

The public is advised to take extra care, further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html

issued by the Metoffice at
   09:00, 06.02.2024

valid from
   03:00, 06.02.2024
until
   15:00, 06.02.2024

Region: Orkney & Shetland

Overnight and through Tuesday a band of sleet or snow and strong winds will cross Shetland, followed by wintry showers and then another band of sleet and snow returning from the north later. Sleet and snow may be heavy at times with an additional risk of small hail. Blustery, gale force winds may cause blowing and drifting of snow, severely reducing visibility and causing snow to build up in certain areas. Accumulations of 2-5cm to low levels, and perhaps 10-15 cm across Yell, Fetlar, Unst and higher ground of north Mainland. What should I do? Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary. If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger). Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Frequent snow showers or longer spells of snow will affect the area.

The public is advised to take extra care, further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html

issued by the Metoffice at
   09:00, 06.02.2024

valid from
   00:00, 06.02.2024
until
   09:00, 06.02.2024

Region: Highland & Eilean Siar

Wintry showers are expected during the early hours of Tuesday morning bringing a risk of ice on untreated surfaces along with a slight covering of snow in places. What should I do? Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls. If you need to make a journey on foot or by bike, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. Be prepared for weather warnings to change: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Icy patches may lead to some travel disruption on Tuesday morning.

The public is advised to take extra care, further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html