Weather Warnings Archive: Thursday 18 Jan 2024 23:01 GMT - UK

issued by the Metoffice at
   23:01, 18.01.2024

valid from
   22:00, 17.01.2024
until
   11:00, 18.01.2024

Region: South West England

Occasional showers, falling as sleet and snow, are likely at times overnight and into Thursday morning. These will fall onto sub-zero surfaces, leading to icy stretches on untreated surfaces. Patchy small amounts of snow accumulating, but possibly 2-5 cm above 150 m in West and North Wales. 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.

Ice and snow showers may lead to some difficult travel conditions during Thursday 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
   23:01, 18.01.2024

valid from
   18:00, 18.01.2024
until
   10:00, 19.01.2024

Region: South West England

Wintry showers will fade this evening and overnight, but where surfaces are damp or snow-covered as a result of these showers some icy patches may form as skies clear and temperatures drop. 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, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated. 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.

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