The UK is facing significant snowfall with the Met Office issuing amber weather warnings that pose a risk to life. These alerts are set for tomorrow in addition to multiple yellow warnings for snow and ice. The amber warnings, effective from 11am to 7pm, encompass various regions in Scotland including Central, Tayside & Fife, Grampian, and Highlands & Eilean Siar. These areas could experience an additional 5 to 10cm of snow widely, with up to 15cm on elevated terrain, on top of the snowfall that occurred on Monday.
According to the Met Office, a heavy snow spell is expected to move eastward across central and northern Scotland on Tuesday, transitioning to wintry showers by Tuesday night. The national weather service advises against unnecessary travel in snowy and icy conditions to prevent endangering oneself or others. With the possibility of power outages, the public is urged to prepare by having torches, a mobile phone power pack, and essential supplies at hand. It is also recommended to check on vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly, those with underlying health issues, and individuals living alone.
While most of the snow and ice should clear by late morning across the country, a warning remains in place for central and northern mainland Scotland throughout the day. Additionally, an ice warning is effective in Northern Ireland from 5pm today (Monday) until 10am tomorrow (Tuesday).
Looking at the Met Office’s five-day forecast from Monday, January 5, to Friday, January 9, the weather is expected to remain very cold with snow showers in some areas. Tuesday is predicted to be another cold day with a mix of rain, sleet, and snow in the north, while the south will see drier conditions with sunny skies before precipitation moves in later in the evening.