Weather Warnings Archive: Wednesday 17 Jan 2024 18:23 GMT - UK

issued by the Metoffice at
   18:23, 17.01.2024

valid from
   00:00, 17.01.2024
until
   23:59, 18.01.2024

Region: East Midlands

issued by the Metoffice at
   18:23, 17.01.2024

valid from
   00:00, 18.01.2024
until
   23:59, 18.01.2024

Region: East Midlands

issued by the Metoffice at
   18:23, 17.01.2024

valid from
   00:00, 17.01.2024
until
   12:00, 17.01.2024

Region: East Midlands

A band of sleet and snow is likely to continue to push across this area and towards the southeast during the first part of Wednesday. This could bring 1-2 cm of snow over the hills in the region, with a small chance of around 5 cm falling in one or two upland areas. At lower elevations sleet or very wet snow is likely, but no settling of snow is expected. As this band of sleet and snow clears to the southeast, temperatures will fall below freezing leading to widespread ice developing. What should I do? Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous, so to keep yourself and others safe; Plan your route, checking for delays and road closures, amending your travel plans if necessary: If driving, leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off; Make sure you have essentials packed 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.

A mixture of sleet, snow and ice could cause travel disruption.

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