theindependent--2019-11-07--UK weather forecast: 'Danger to life' warnings issued as torrential rain to deluge swathes

UK weather forecast: 'Danger to life' warnings issued as torrential rain to deluge swathes of UK

Flooding, power cuts and transport chaos could hit parts of the UK which will be lashed with up to 100mm of rain, forecasters said as "danger to life" warnings were issued.  Hill snow is also forecast this weekend in northern regions, where overnight temperatures may drop to -1C.  A severe amber warning for rain, in place from 7am today to 3am on Friday has been issued for parts of the east Midlands northwest England, including Sheffield and other parts of Yorkshire and Humber.  This means fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life. Homes, businesses and buildings are also likely to be affected.  "Accumulations of up to 100mm are possible within the warning area which could cause significant disruption,” the Met Office said.  “The rain will be heaviest across northern England and north east Wales,” said Steven Keats, a Met Office meteorologist. “Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield will probably all be affected. Obviously it’s been very wet already, so some flooding is likely.”  The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning and 46 flood alerts across England.  Northern regions may see train and bus services cancelled due to the rain.  The Met Office said there was “a good chance” that some communities would be cut off by flooding and that power cuts were likely.  “There is also a broader yellow warning across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire,” Mr Keats said. “And there’s a separate yellow weather warning for Wales. South of that, it’s not so wet.”  Strong winds, sunshine and showers are likely in the southwest on Thursday and some hill snow is forecast over high ground in Scotland.  Temperatures across the country will range between 7C and 10C, though rural areas and parts of Scotland will see colder conditions.  The Met Office expects overnight temperatures to drop to -4C in the north and -1C in parts of the south.  Friday will dawn cloudier in southern regions, Mr Keats said, but "Scotland and Northern Ireland will have a much improved day,” he added. “It will be crisp there, a lovely day with blue skies. Temperatures will recover bit, around 7C in Scotland.”  The rain will intensify and return on Saturday, which will also see more snow in England.  “Rain will push in from Northern Ireland in the west,” Mr Keats said. “It will be quite windy and there will potentially be some snow in Scotland and in northern England across higher ground. It probably won’t be much but may cause some transport disruption in the Pennines, for Transpennine routes.”  The rain may linger through Sunday leading to an unsettled start to the following week.  “On balance eastern regions will have the better day on Saturday and wester ones the better day on Sunday,” Mr Keats said. "Really for the next few days it will be unsettled, chilly, with a bit of snow and a bit of frost.”


theindependent--2019-11-22--Weather forecast: Weekend of torrential rain expected as Met Office issues four warnings

Torrential rain is forecast to sweep the country over the weekend, with four weather warnings in force across England and Scotland.  A rain warning is currently in place in southwest England and the Met Office said this area of low pressure was due to move north overnight into Saturday.  On Saturday, two yellow weather warnings will be in place for England and two for eastern Scotland, signalling potentially hazardous conditions.  Alex Burkill, a meteorologist from the Met Office, told The Independent: “It is an area of low pressure from the south of the UK that is bringing unsettled weather and blustery winds.  “This heavy rain will then push northwards and will affect particularly the northeast before reaching Scotland.  “We have three levels of warnings and yellow is the lowest. But I can’t say there is no risk-to-life weather and people need to be careful in these areas as it is particularly hazardous when driving with spray on the roads.  “People also need to be aware of flooding, which we have seen through this autumn.  “For most, it is going to be a cloudy weekend and quite blustery too, which is to be expected around this time of year.”  By Sunday, the weather warnings will remain for Scotland, but the rest of the UK can expect cloudy conditions and light rain.  The warnings come after a sodden November that has seen severe flooding in parts of the country, especially South Yorkshire where residents had to be evacuated after the River Don burst its banks.  The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings and 45 serious flood alerts for the weekend.  A warning by the organisation says: “Local surface water and river flooding is also possible in southwest England and southwest Wales on Friday and more widely across parts of England and Wales on Saturday and into Sunday.  “Local surface water and river flooding is also possible across parts of the south of England and possible but not expected more widely across England and Wales on Monday.  “Land, roads and some properties may flood and there may be travel disruption.”


theindependent--2019-12-16--UK weather forecast: Snow set to hit Britain as Met Office issues warnings for 70mph winds

Britain is facing a week of “unsettled and unpredictable” weather, in which the country could be hit by snow and gales of up to 70mph.  The Met Office has warned of a week of unstable weather which is making accurate forecasts difficult and running models just hours apart can make “a big difference”.  However, it has issued weather warnings for the west of the UK starting on Wednesday and reaching into Thursday, with gales of up to 70mph expected to cause disruption.  Meanwhile snow has fallen on parts of the northeast – with the potential for more predicted across for the rest of the week.  Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge told The Independent: “We are currently entering a period of extremely unsettled weather where computer models and forecasters are disagreeing with each other. At the moment, running a model just six or 12 hours after the last one makes a big difference.  “Looking into the week, it is going to be windy and wet with snow reaching parts of Scotland, Cumbria and Northumbria and westerly winds bringing in rain and possible sleet.  “There will be an unsettled couple of days coming up but tomorrow will see quite dry conditions, except for Scotland which could see some snow, but only in mountain regions.  “A band of rain will push into southeast England Tuesday evening, which will fall for 24 hours from midday Tuesday. The southeast can expect 25mm of rain, especially in Kent. Tuesday is going to be grey and damp with a cloudy start.”  The Met Office expects the weather to become more erratic as of Wednesday, bringing stormy conditions.  Mr Partridge continued: “It is going to be a period of unsettled weather. On Wednesday morning it will be freezing and foggy but in the evening it will be mild and rainy.  “There are wind warnings in force for Wednesday for the west of the country stretching from Northern Ireland, parts of western Scotland, western Wales and the southwest of England, from around 2pm Wednesday until 3am Thursday.  “People can expect gusts of around 60-70mph, especially in coastal areas which are unsheltered. The wind is also likely to bring in a band of rain across the UK.  “The unsettled weather is expected to continue into Friday and even Saturday too.”  Snow has already begun to fall across parts of the northeast – including the Yorkshire dales and County Durham, which were dusted in a blanket of snowfall across Monday.  And with Christmas less than 10 days away, suggestions the UK may see snowy conditions have seen Ladbrokes slash the odds of White Christmas twice this week.  On the bookmaker’s decision, Mr Partridge added: “It is too early to say about Christmas, it will be clearer around six to seven days beforehand, but the weather is too unpredictable at the moment.”  The Met Office’s current position is that the chance of a white Christmas is slim with “temperatures expected to remain above average”.


theindependent--2019-12-28--UK weather: Unseasonably warm temperatures forecast across Britain despite flood warnings

Much of Britain is expected to languish in unseasonably warm weather for the remainder of the festive period, despite flood warnings blighting parts of the south coast.  The Met Office forecasts that parts of Wales could see temperatures soar to the mid-teens, with generally mild conditions expected across the country.  The predictions of warm weather are spread evenly across the UK, with Orkney and Shetland set to enjoy more or less the same double-figure highs as Cornwall.  But flooding is expected in at least 30 southern locations, with a further 67 alerts issued by the Environment Agency.  Over the next five days, groundwater flooding could affect Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Sussex, according to the government’s flood information service, which warned of travel disruption and some damage to properties.  Swathes of England’s south coast have been afflicted by flooding over the past week, with roads and railways in Dorset and Sussex closed by deluges of water, and landslides in Sussex and Surrey also affecting rail travel ahead of Christmas.  But despite disruption in the south and rain in west Scotland, most of the country has experienced mild and dry weather – a trend that looks set to continue over the weekend.  “The reason for the settled weather [is] high pressure over Europe – that’s dominating our picture,” said Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill.  “For most it’s going to stay dry but cloudy and rather mild ... but towards northwestern parts of the UK there will be a series of fronts coming through, bringing wet and windy weather with them.”  Scotland’s west and Northern Ireland are forecast to see strong winds and coastal gales, with light rain predicted at least until Monday.  North Wales and parts of Britain blessed with significant sunshine could see temperatures reach the mid-teens, Mr Burkill said, while islands in the far north of Scotland are set to see highs of at least 10C.  While the rains in northwestern parts of the UK should break up in time for New Year, according to Mr Burkill, this change will see a slight drop in temperatures across the country in time for the new year.


theirishtimes--2019-01-26--Snow forecast for next week as weather warnings come into effect

Snow showers have been forecast for early next week as yellow weather warnings come into effect for large parts of the country.  A yellow wind warning is currently in place for Leinster and counties Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.  The warning is valid from 8pm on Saturday until 9am on Sunday. Met Éireann said these areas could expect winds with mean speeds of 50 to 65km/h, as well as gusts of 90 to 100km/h, during that period.  A separate yellow wind warning has been issued for counties Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare and Kerry.  This warning is in place from 7pm on Saturday until 7am on Sunday. Met Éireann said these areas could expect “very strong” winds with mean speeds of 60 to 65km/h and gusts of 100 to 110km/h during that period. The forecaster warned that these winds could be even stronger in exposed coastal areas, and there was a risk of very high seas.  Heavy showers are also forecast for Saturday night, with lows of 1 to 4 degrees Celsius.  The winds will gradually ease on Sunday, which will be bright and cold with squally showers. Highest temperatures on Sunday will be between 4 and 8 degrees.  The weather is set to take a colder turn on Sunday night, which will see frost and icy patches, with temperatures dipping as low as -1 in some areas.  Monday will be bright during the day, with highs of between 6 and 8 degrees and some rain showers. However, Monday night will be very cold, with hail, sleet and snow showers – particularly in the north and west. There will also be icy patches on roads.  There will be further showers of sleet and snow on Tuesday, with moderate accumulations of snow likely. Tuesday night will once again be very cold, with widespread hard frost and ice.


theirishtimes--2019-01-31--Temperatures to plunge to -6 snow forecast as weather warning extended

Temperatures to plunge to -6, snow forecast as weather warning extended

Temperatures may reach -6 degrees on Thursday night, with snow accumulations, frost and ice resulting in “treacherous conditions”, Met Éireann has said.  It will be bitterly cold and windy on Thursday, the meteorological service reported.  A status yellow snow and ice warning issued for the coming days was updated on Thursday morning and is now in place until noon on Sunday.  The forecaster said it will be very cold until Sunday, with severe frosts at night and ice on untreated surfaces.  In its national forecast , Met Éireann said rain in the west and southwest would gradually extend to other areas on Thursday, turning heavy and persistent, especially in southern counties. The rain will also turn to sleet and snow for a time over parts of Connacht, Leinster and inland Munster.  The forecast for Thursday night states: “Extremely cold this evening and overnight with brisk northeasterlies and further wintry falls, mainly in the south and east, where there will be some snow accumulations on lower levels.  “Frost and icy conditions too, all resulting in treacherous conditions.”  It said lowest temperatures overnight would be between -2 to -6 degrees Celsius, and it would be coldest across Ulster and west Connacht.  AA Roadwatch warned motorists that it takes “up to 10 times longer” to stop on an icy road. It urged drivers to slow down in affected areas, to keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front and to keep all driving manoeuvres gentle.  The forecaster said conditions would feel “raw” for the rest of the week.  Friday is set to be a very cold day, with moderate north or northeast breezes bringing some wintry showers to exposed coastal areas, mainly in the east. But most other areas, especially inland parts, will be dry with spells of winter sunshine. Met Éireann says there will very little in the way of a thaw and top temperatures will range from 2 to 5 degrees.  It will be extremely cold overnight on Friday, with a severe frost and icy conditions. There will be lows of -2 to -5 degrees generally, but this will be lower over snow fields and temperatures will be about 0 in some Atlantic coastal areas. Many places will be dry, though there will be a few wintry showers in exposed costal areas.  Saturday will bring some bright, sunny weather with wintry showers in coastal areas. Temperatures will reach between 3 and 6 degrees in the afternoon but are due to drop to -5 degrees overnight with severe frost, while icy roads and freezing fog can also be expected. However, rain will come in from the Atlantic later on and temperatures may rise.  Frost, fog and ice will gradually clear on Sunday morning, with some sunny spells. All areas will see some rain for a time, with the possibility of sleet in northern areas. Highest temperatures will be between 5 and 9 degrees.  The Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) activated its Extreme Weather Protocol for people sleeping rough. It urged members of the public to alert Dublin’s Housing First service if they had information on rough sleepers (https://www.homelessdublin.ie/report-rough-sleeper).  The DRHE, which co-ordinates the homeless services of all four of the capital’s local authorities, said extra contingency beds are ready for use for the duration of the alert.


theirishtimes--2019-06-29--Pleasant weekend weather forecast as thunder warning expires

‘Pleasant’ weekend weather forecast as thunder warning expires

A warm and sunny weekend has been forecast for Ireland with temperatures rising towards 23 degrees in some areas.  An earlier Met Éireann status orange thunder warning for the eastern half of the country expired at midday.  Liz Coleman, a Met Éireann meteorologist, said there would be some showers in the west on Saturday but nothing like the downpours seen in some eastern areas earlier in the day.  “It will be a typical summer day in Ireland,” she said. “It won’t be that high heat we had during week, as that air mass has moved on. But it will brighten up and be quite pleasant, and quite dry.”  Temperatures are expected to range from 18 to 23 degrees nationwide, with the coolest conditions in the south and warmest in the midlands.  “We will get some good sunshine, some really good sunshine on the east coast and parts of the west. It will quite warm in the sunshine.”  Sunday is expected to be a breezier day as the weather system continues to shift westwards. But Ms Coleman said sunny spells would continue with some scattered showers in the afternoon “but nothing too intense”.  It will feel cooler than Saturday, with temperatures ranging from 16 to 20 degrees, mildest in the east. “Not so bad at all,” Ms Coleman said of the outlook.  Some scattered showers are forecast for Monday, mainly in the north and west of country. But it will also be sunny with temperatures continuing in the high teens, warmest in the south and east.  By Tuesday and into Wednesday, a high pressure system is forecast to build and bring “quite dry” weather, with temperatures rising again to late teens and even higher.  “By Wednesday we could be up to 20 or 21,” said Ms Coleman.


themanchestereveningnews--2019-01-21--Met Office issues ice warning for Greater Manchester with snow forecast for UK

A weather alert warning of icy conditions has been issued and forecasters say snow is likely to fall in Greater Manchester on Tuesday.  The Met Office say the region will be hit by wintry showers for most of Tuesday and into Wednesday.  Hilly areas will see the most of the snow, but weather experts believe there could be some small accumulations of snow even at lower levels and 'certainly' in Greater Manchester.  Snow is more likely to fall on Tuesday, while on Wednesday the showers are expected to fall as sleet and rain.  A yellow ice warning is also in place from 12am tomorrow morning until midday.  This is due to a band of rain moving across the region this evening.  When the rain clears icy patches are likely to form on untreated surfaces, which could cause treacherous driving conditions on Tuesday morning.  The warning said: "A band of rain and hill snow will move southeastwards across the UK during Monday evening and overnight.  "A brief spell of wet snow is possible on high ground of southern Scotland, northern England and north Wales, with some small accumulations possible.  "Behind this surface temperatures will rapidly fall away with some ice forming on some surfaces.  "Once the rain has cleared, some hail, sleet and snow showers will follow from the northwest, with 1-3 cm above 200 metres and some small accumulations expected at lower levels."  On Monday, temperatures are expected to reach highs of 5C, while on Tuesday temperatures are going to struggle to get above 3C.  Overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning temperatures will plunge to -3C.  However, from Thursday onwards forecasters believe it will start to get a little bit warmer with highs of 6C on Friday combined with rain showers from the west. On Saturday there could be highs of around 9C.  Bonnie Diamond, Met Office meteorologist said: "The cold weather is continuing, for the first half of the week at least. Today a frosty start and temperatures maximum 5C.  "Later on this evening we are expecting a band of rain to move in from the west, it will arrive around 9pm in Manchester.  "Once it clears tonight and tomorrow morning it does introduce the country into a cold showery week.  "There is a risk of wintry showers or snow tomorrow. That is the same for Wednesday as well, especially in western parts of the UK.  "It will be falling at low levels as well. There is more of a chance of snow on Tuesday than Wednesday.  "Even the low levels could see snow, certainly in Manchester, there could be some lying snow."  Bonnie added: "Tomorrow there is an increased risk of seeing wintry showers. Temperatures around 2C to 3C.  "There is a weather warning in place for much of the country tomorrow. That is in place from midnight tonight until midday tomorrow.  "It is such a cold day and as the wintry showers fall it could freeze on surfaces, bringing a risk of ice."


themanchestereveningnews--2019-01-23--Manchester Met Office weather forecast Ice warning as temperatures plummet below freezing

Manchester Met Office weather forecast: Ice warning as temperatures plummet below freezing

Drivers are being urged to take care on the roads this morning due to treacherous ice as the chilly blast continues in Greater Manchester.  A yellow weather alert warning of ice remains in place until 11am today, which covers the entire region as well as Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside.  Overnight temperatures plunged to around -2C to -3C, bringing further wintry showers and causing ice to form on road surfaces.  It means driving to work during the morning commute could be tricky, with drivers advised to allow extra time for journeys.  The Snake Pass remains shut today due to dangerous conditions and snow on the route between Ladybower Reservoir and Hurst Road.  There are also issues with poor visibility at Manchester Airport caused by the fog.  At least one Flybe flight travelling to Paris Charles de Gaulle from Manchester Airport has been cancelled today, while other flights have been delayed while de-icing of the plane takes place.  Despite the bitter conditions forecasters have said there will not be as much snow today compared to on Tuesday.  There could be a few wintry showers over the hills and across the Pennines, but for most of the day there will be periods of bright sunshine in the region.  This evening it will remain dry, with temperatures dipping again to below freezing with lows of around -1C to -2C.  A band of rain is expected to arrive in the North West in the early hours of Thursday morning, which could turn into sleet or snow across the hills.  The Met Office said there could even be a bit of snowfall at lower levels in the early hours of the morning.  This is expected to clear in time for the Thursday morning commute, but there is a chance another ice warning will be issued due to icy patches forming again on the roads.  Temperatures are expected to increase to around 5C to 6C during the day on Thursday.  By Friday it will feel much warmer, with highs of around 9C to 10C expected. It will be a cloudy day, with some patches of rain but condition will be less bitter compared to recent days.  Steven Keats, meteorologist for the Met Office said: "Today it is looking like a bit of a better day than yesterday. There will still be wintry showers around over the Pennines, but there will be a lot more sunshine than yesterday.  "It is pretty cold this morning. Temperatures are around -2C at the moment and there will be fog around, but that should clear and there will be some bright sunshine. Top temperatures today will be around 2C-3C.  "Wrap up warm, but some sunshine should prevail.  "Tonight it will start off dry with clear skies in the early hours, but a band of showers are coming in from the North.  "It will bring sleet and snow, mainly over the hills but don't rule out seeing some snow lower down. There is a greater risk of precipitation on some surfaces which will freeze, causing an ice risk. Temperatures overnight will be around -1C to -2C.  "And then tomorrow there will be showers and cloud. A warmer front is coming across Ireland into North West England in the evening. There will be outbreaks of drizzle and rain. It will turn increasingly cloudy. Temperatures will be about 5C to 6C.  "And then for Friday we are looking at it turning warm overnight into Friday. It will be a cloudy and breezy day, with bits and pieces of rain and drizzle but milder. Temperatures 9C-10C - there will be a different feel to the end of the week."


themanchestereveningnews--2019-11-13--UK weather: Flood warnings remain as forecasters issue yellow weather warnings for more heavy rain

Yellow weather warnings are in place across the UK this week as Brits brace for more heavy rain and possible flooding.  The Environment Agency has 34 flood warnings in place for areas of Yorkshire, Derbyshire and the East Midlands, and an additional 78 flood alerts across the country.  The Met Office predicts that parts of Wales and the south west will be hit with heavy rain later on Wednesday with a yellow weather warning in place from 5pm.  There may also be some hill snow on higher ground.  Another yellow weather warning has been issued for a much larger part of the country covering the Midlands and the north west for the duration of Thursday, as well as one covering Yorkshire which warns of increased disruption from flooding.  Forecasters are warning that some homes and businesses are expected to flood and some communities may be cut off completely.  Disruption on the roads and railways is also likely.  A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Periods of rain are expected to become widespread and locally heavy across parts of England and Wales through Thursday.  "Over western areas, some hill snow is possible, with local accumulations of a few cm possible, for example over the higher routes in Wales.  "Rainfall totals of 10-20 mm are likely, with some spots potentially seeing totals of 40-60 mm."  Heavy flooding blighted South Yorkshire and Derbyshire last week as areas saw a month's worth of rain fall in just 24 hours.  On Tuesday, prime minister Boris Johnson announced relief funding would be made available for those affected by the floods.  He had previously faced criticism for not doing enough to help, as the flooding threatened to become an election issue.  The prime minister later announced funding for locals councils to help affected households - with eligible households granted £500 and eligible businesses granted up to £2,500.  Mr Johnson also around 100 members of the Armed Forces would be deployed to help the recovery effort in badly-hit areas of South Yorkshire.  Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


thesun--2019-01-03--UK weather forecast Britain hit by -9C Icelandic winds sparking health warnings on coldest winter

UK weather forecast – Britain hit by -9C Icelandic winds sparking health warnings on coldest winter day so far

BRITS have been hit with freezing Icelandic winds - sparking health warnings.  Temperatures dipped to a bone chilling -9.1C in Braemar, Scotland, this morning on the coldest day of winter so far.  And it's NOT getting any warmer.  Raging winds from Iceland are set to plunge temperatures to the coldest January on record, according to forecasters.  Northern and central England will face freezing fog with risks of snow and dangerous frosts.  There will be widespread lows of -5C to -7C across England by the weekend, with a "feels-like" factor of -10C.  Public Health England and the Met Office have issued a level 2 health warning for the vulnerable.  Forecaster Helen Roberts said: "Temperatures in the north will struggle to get much above freezing.  "Elsewhere they will hover in single figures through the week."  Today will be dry for most tomorrow with a frosty start, after a freezing cold blast overnight.  The foggy patches will clear to reveal brighter skies for some areas of the south tomorrow, but Wales and southwest England will remain covered in shallow fog.  Temperatures are set to nosedive over the coming days bringing harsh frosts, freezing fog and even a risk of heavy snow.  She added: "There will be freezing fog in some areas, but not too widespread or thick.  "It should be shallow, patchy and localised, especially around areas like the Welsh Marches and southwest England."  "Severe" cold will grip the country this week putting the elderly, sick and very young at risk, according to Government health advisers.  Thermometers will plummet almost 15C from the start of the week in parts with bitter winds making it feel close to -10C in exposed spots.  Met Office meteorologist Helen warned freezing winds sweeping in from the Arctic circle will herald a big change in the weather.  She said: “It is going to feel noticeably colder as we go through the rest of the week, we expect fairly widespread frosts, freezing fog and very chilly temperatures especially in the breeze.  “Temperatures in the north will struggle to get much above freezing while elsewhere they will generally hover in single figures through the week.  “There may be more of an Atlantic influence by the weekend which will lift temperatures in western Britain, but it is still going to feel cold widely.”  Pressure patterns responsible for the recent calm conditions have shifted to pull freezing air in from the north, she said.  She added: “We have had a re-organisation of high pressure which is now bringing cold northerly air originating from Iceland into Britain.  “It will be very cold overnight and there could be some stubborn fog to deal with on Thursday morning.  “It is going to stay cold through the week and into the weekend which although may be slightly milder in parts is not going to bring any big change.”  PHE warned "severe cold weather, icy conditions and heavy snow" could wreak havoc into the weekend.  Slow-clearing freezing fog and below-average temperatures may see the alert ramped up before the end of the week, it said.  Elderly and vulnerable people are urged to wrap up and take extra care while out and about to avoid falls on icy pavements.  The PHE warning states: “Prolonged periods of cold weather can be dangerous, especially for the very young, very old or those with chronic diseases.  “This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.  “Cold weather criteria may still be met in some central, southern, and southwestern areas over the weekend where any freezing fog patches are slow to clear.  “This may require the alert level being raised in these areas later this week.”  Malcolm Booth, chief executive of the National Federation of Occupational Pensioners (NFOP), added: “Very cold weather can strike quickly and catch people unaware, especially the more vulnerable.  “It is vital that people prepare for cold weather ahead and make sure their homes are heated and they have enough in to keep them going.  “Elderly people should also take extra care while out and about as it is easy to fall on icy pavements and the consequences can be serious.”  Long-range forecasters say this could be the start of a lengthy cold spell with winter set to lock in for the next month at least.  A split in the so-called Polar Vortex driven by rising stratospheric temperatures threatens a repeat of last winter’s Beast from the East.  What could be the strongest Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) ever observed is about to set in driving the cold weather, according to climate experts.  An SSW event was responsible for triggering the extreme cold which virtually ground Britain to a standstill at the start of last year.  This time round it could be worse with temperatures in the Polar stratosphere expected to rocket before the end of the month.  Climatologist Judah Cohen from the US AES (Atmospheric and Environmental Research) said temperature rises of up to 80C over the North Pole threaten to drive the strongest SSW ever recorded.  While the potential impacts are still under discussion it could bring heavy snow across Europe, Eurasia and the US, he warned.  He said: “NASA Model [s] [are] predicting close to all time record warmth at the North Pole in the stratosphere.  “Temperatures are predicted to warm by nearly 80C or 140F in just a few days.  “The most robust cold signal following a significant PV [Polar Vortex] disruption is Northern Eurasia consistent with the temperature forecast.”  SSW which triggered the Beast from the East big freeze in March happens when air over the North Pole warms and compresses.  This stops mild westerly winds reaching Britain while opening the floodgates to freezing easterlies.  James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, said January threatens to bring the coldest spell of winter so far.  He said: “January is shaping up to be a colder than average month overall, while temperatures may deviate at times we expect to see some of the coldest temperatures of the winter within this period.  “There is also a risk of several widespread snow events and over all we expect temperatures to be at well below-average for the month.”  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-07--UK weather forecast Met Office wind WARNING as Britain is blasted by 75mph gales before snow hits

UK weather forecast – Met Office wind WARNING as Britain is blasted by 75mph gales before snow hits in icy polar vortex

BRITAIN's weather is about to be put through the wringer with a three-month barrage of storms forecast threatening the UK, the Met Office warns.  Generally calm conditions will give way to persistent bouts of strong wind and rain through the rest of winter, according to some experts.  Storms barrelling in from the Atlantic will clash with cold air over the UK triggering outbreaks of snow and ice, they warn.  Stubborn high pressure anchored northeast of Britain will keep temperatures largely below-normal in the run-up to spring.  AccuWeather forecaster Tyler Roys said: “We expect an uptick in windstorms to impact the British Isles for the next three months or so.  “While the Scandinavia high pushes temperatures in the UK slightly below normal, incoming windstorms will counteract the dip with warmer-than-usual air.  “A couple of ice events are not out of the question as a storm system comes in from the west and the Scandinavia high retreats from the north.”  Unsettled weather will kick in later this week as volatile low-pressure systems barge in from the Atlantic.  Heavy rainfall will hit the north through the weekend with showers, wind and a risk of snow forecast elsewhere.  Wet and windy weather is expected to hold out through January with parts of the country on alert for icy winter gales.  Southern England will enjoy the best of the weather with Scotland and the north in the firing line for a more turbulent ride, the Met Office said.  Spokeswoman Nicola Maxey said: “Towards the middle of the month we are looking at things becoming more unsettled and changeable.  “There are signs of a growing risk of strong winds, rain and snow from mid-January into early February.  “We are expecting to see it turn colder with temperatures below average for the time of year although we will see some short-lived milder interludes.  “Gales will be possible in the north and west, and it will turn colder from the northwest.  “Some snow is expected in the north, especially in brighter, showery, colder interludes between weather systems.”  Britain’s weather over the next few weeks will fall under the influence of a Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) of the North Pole.  SSW, the driver for last year’s Beast from the East late winter blast, set in at the end of December, meteorologists have confirmed.  The phenomenon, caused by Arctic air compressing and warming, encourages bitter easterly winds into the UK.  Its effects are guided by high pressure which when established over the UK encourages colder weather but drives milder, stormier conditions when further south.  Miss Maxey said: “The influence of SSW in the UK depends on where the high pressure builds.  “If it builds over the UK we could get colder weather and a risk of snow, but if it builds to the south we could then see an increased risk of more unsettled Atlantic conditions.  “At this stage, it is too early to say where this high pressure will build.”  Wind and rain will continue to batter Scotland through Tuesday morning as showers turn wintry in parts of Britain.  Temperatures will widely drop to freezing on Tuesday and Wednesday nights with lows of -4C (24.8F) possible in some spots, Miss Maxey added.  She said: “There is a chance that showers could turn wintry with a mix of snow, sleet or hail over high ground in the north.  “As we move into Wednesday it will turn colder and there will be a risk of widespread frosts later in the week.  “Temperatures will widely dip to just above freezing or below with lows of -3C (26.6F) possible in Scotland with -4C (24.8F) possible.  “Towards the weekend milder air will push back in from the west but it will turn unsettled again in parts, there is a chance of heavier rain over the weekend in northern Britain.”  Extreme winds are expected tonight as yellow weather warnings are issued in parts of Scotland.  And warning of the severe gales, the Met Office said: "Very strong winds are expected to affect northern and parts of eastern Scotland on Monday and Monday night.  "Gusts of 65 to 75 mph are likely, particularly in the far north and northeast, before winds gradually ease from the west during Tuesday."  Emma smith, Met Office meteorologist, said: "There will be changeable conditions until the start of February with spells of rain, wind and snow in northern Scotland.  "It will be drier and brighter in the south and south east of England.  "The temperature will generally be near or below the average for midwinter.  "We're expecting maximum temperatures of 3-4C in Scotland, 4-5C in northern England and 7-8C in the south, and it could often be below that, so it's looking quite cold.  "There will be milder interludes on the south but will remain colder in the north.  "In February the cold weather will increase bringing fog, frost and snow, interspersed with wild, wet and windy weather throughout the month."  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-16--UK weather forecast Met Office issues SEVERE snow and ice warning

UK weather forecast – Met Office issues ‘SEVERE’ snow and ice warning

SNOW and ice is set to batter Britain today causing concern of injuries and travel chaos, according to UK weather forecasters.  The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for most of the country for today and tomorrow before six inches of the white stuff falls this weekend.  One "severe" weather warning area covering the north of Scotland is for snow showers accompanied by strong wind and icy conditions expected to make travelling difficult.  And the other area under warning, which covers all of Wales, Northern Ireland, and most of England is for dangerous ice patches and wintry showers.  Injuries from slips and falls are expected on roads, pavements and cycle paths, as temperatures drop as low as -5C tonight.  Some parts of the country might see up to 15cm of snow settling as a low pressure system spreads.  Areas such as the Southern Uplands, Pennines, Cumbrian Fells, Peak District, the high ground of Northern Ireland, Snowdonia and the Cambrian Mountains, could see the first showers.  A forecast from Meteogroup said: "It will be a damp start in the south-east, but rain will clear away to the east.  "Elsewhere, there will be a mixture of clear spells and scattered showers, some of which will be wintry, especially over high ground.  "Showers will turn increasingly to snow later across Scotland and northern England. Winds will be rather brisk."  And the snow could keep coming down for as long as a week.  Richard Miles of the Met Office told The Sun Online: "Where any precipitation falls there is a chance of it coming down as snow or sleet, especially in Scotland.  "So there's a possibility of snow on any of those days falling somewhere."  On Thursday much of eastern parts of England and Scotland will see wintry showers and for many western areas it will be "snow" on Friday.  There could even be a chance of snow on the North York Moors and maybe a few flakes in Norfolk by Thursday morning, according to John Hammond, chief meteorologist for Weathertrending.  He added: "By Friday, as a low pressure system spreads rain from the west, there’s a chance of it turning to snow over the Western Highlands, Cumbrian Fells and the Welsh Mountains.  "This cold spell is not directly related to the recent Alpine snow.  "Our cold snow is coming from the north, not the east.  "However, there are signs that later in the month and into February we may start to tap into some of that much colder Continental air."  It comes after Continental Europe was hit by a "once in 30 years" big freeze as ten feet of snow brought chaos and at least 21 were killed.  The UK has dodged that Eastern chiller killer — but now a separate blast is on the way from the frozen Pole north of Iceland.  Wintry showers set to hit the North of England and Scotland from Wednesday to Friday could also sweep further south along with bitter gales.  The Weather Company even predicted a deep freeze of -17C some time after the weekend.  Brian Gaze, director and meteorologist for The Weather Outlook, told The Sun Online: "The cold spell in Europe has been caused by an area of high pressure close to the UK blocking the flow of Atlantic weather systems into Europe.  "That pattern has opened the gates for very cold Arctic air to plunge southwards over much of the continent.  "During the coming days the UK will get a taste of the colder weather as the high pressure areas become centred further west in the Atlantic.  "In the longer term there is a chance of a more prolonged period of cold weather becoming established in the UK."  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-16--UK weather forecast Snow every day for a WEEK in Britain after Met Office warnings

UK weather forecast – Snow every day for a WEEK in Britain after Met Office warnings

BRITAIN is braced for snow every day for a WEEK as temperatures are set to plummet down to -5C.  Up to six inches of the white stuff is set to fall this weekend after the Met Office issued weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK today.  Injuries from slips and falls are expected on roads, pavements and cycle paths, as temperatures drop as low as -5C tonight.  Some parts of the country might see up to 15cm of snow settling as a low pressure system spreads.  Areas such as the Southern Uplands, Pennines, Cumbrian Fells, Peak District, the high ground of Northern Ireland, Snowdonia and the Cambrian Mountains, could see a light covering.  A forecast from Meteogroup said: "It will be a damp start in the south-east, but rain will clear away to the east.  "Elsewhere, there will be a mixture of clear spells and scattered showers, some of which will be wintry, especially over high ground.  "Showers will turn increasingly to snow later across Scotland and northern England. Winds will be rather brisk."  And the snow could keep coming down for as long as a week.  Richard Miles of the Met Office told The Sun Online: "Where any precipitation falls there is a chance of it coming down as snow or sleet, especially in Scotland.  "So there's a possibility of snow on any of those days falling somewhere."  On Thursday much of eastern parts of England and Scotland will see wintry showers and for many western areas it will be "snow" on Friday.  There could even be a chance of snow on the North York Moors and maybe a few flakes in Norfolk by Thursday morning, according to John Hammond, chief meteorologist for Weathertrending.  He added: "By Friday, as a low pressure system spreads rain from the west, there’s a chance of it turning to snow over the Western Highlands, Cumbrian Fells and the Welsh Mountains.  "This cold spell is not directly related to the recent Alpine snow.  "Our cold snow is coming from the north, not the east.  "However, there are signs that later in the month and into February we may start to tap into some of that much colder Continental air."  It comes after Continental Europe was hit by a "once in 30 years" big freeze as ten feet of snow brought chaos and at least 21 were killed.  The UK has dodged that Eastern chiller killer — but now a separate blast is on the way from the frozen Pole north of Iceland.  Wintry showers set to hit the North of England and Scotland from Wednesday to Friday could also sweep further south along with bitter gales.  The Weather Company even predicted a deep freeze of -17C some time after the weekend.  Brian Gaze, director and meteorologist for The Weather Outlook, told The Sun Online: "The cold spell in Europe has been caused by an area of high pressure close to the UK blocking the flow of Atlantic weather systems into Europe.  "That pattern has opened the gates for very cold Arctic air to plunge southwards over much of the continent.  "During the coming days the UK will get a taste of the colder weather as the high pressure areas become centred further west in the Atlantic.  "In the longer term there is a chance of a more prolonged period of cold weather becoming established in the UK."  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-17--UK weather forecast Britain faces -11C DEEP FREEZE tonight before 5cm snow tomorrow as Met Office e

UK weather forecast: Britain faces -11C DEEP FREEZE tonight before 5cm snow tomorrow as Met Office extends ice warning

MORE snow is on the way tomorrow morning after a breathtaking -11C deep freeze tonight.  The Met Office expects up to 5cm will fall in some parts of Britain after a new weather warning was issued for Friday.  Is it snowing near you? Send your photos to yourpics@the-sun.co.uk  As well as the ice and snow warning on the east coast tomorrow, meteorologists have now put out a new yellow warning for snow in Wales on Friday.  A huge 4cm of snow has already been recorded in Aberdeenshire this morning — but another centimetre on top of that is expected to fall at the top of Snowdonia tomorrow.  Experts have even predicted snow every day for the next WEEK as wintry showers continue in the morning.  John West from the Met Office told The Sun Online: "Wales will see some of the white stuff the earliest — so the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains.  "As we move through Friday that band of snow moves eastwards towards the Lake District and the northern Pennines."  Friday will be a bright and crisp morning for many as frost covers much of the ground.  Areas in the east will get the most sun tomorrow whereas cloud and showers will move into the west.  The Met Office issued a new yellow weather warning this morning for snow and ice along the east coast — on top of two existing warnings for treacherous conditions across the rest of Britain.  But today's largely dry weather will turn to a numbing frost overnight.  Meteorologist John added: "It’s going to be a really cold night tonight across the board.  "There’s a risk that it could go down to -10C or -11C in parts of Scotland."  And it’s going to be bitterly cold for the rest of the UK too.  Forecasters expect the mercury to drop to -1C in London and -5C in mid-Wales, while the North York Moors could even see -8C in the biting dry air.  The south will probably escape the wintry spells tomorrow, but high ground in Dartmoor and Exmoor may get snow over the Chilterns and the South Downs.  But snow could still keep coming on Saturday too.  John said: "Any showers that we see over high ground in the north of the country is likely to fall as sleet or snow, and that’s true of Sunday as well."  Two of the three yellow weather warnings in effect today should give way this afternoon as conditions improve.  But the warning for snow and ice on the east coast is expected to last into Friday.  Yellow weather warnings are issued for a wide range of potentially disruptive and dangerous weather situations.  They can sometimes signal that a very large number of people will experience low-level disruption which they ought to be mindful of.  But they can also be put in place when there is a low chance that much more severe effects could be on the way.  The Met Office advises people under yellow weather warnings to check their website to see how they may be affected.  The cold theme of the next few days is expected to continue into next week.  Experts at The Weather Outlook say persistent spells of rain, snow and sleet will push southeastwards on Monday with cold conditions and wintry showers after.  And during the middle of next week there is a possibility of a very cold easterly flow being established, but the precise effects of that currently remain uncertain.  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368. You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-17--UK weather forecast Met Office snow and ice warnings across the East coast before -11C DEEP FREEZE

UK weather forecast: Met Office snow and ice warnings across the East coast before -11C DEEP FREEZE tonight

SNOW is falling over the country today as ice and freezing temperatures chill Britain.  The Met Office has issued new weather warnings for most of Britain this morning as "injuries" are expected on icy roads and pavements.  Is it snowing near you? Send your photos to yourpics@the-sun.co.uk  Up to 4cm of snow has already been recorded in Aberdeenshire this morning.  And as the showers continue to fall in the east today, -11C temperatures are forecast for this evening.  But the white stuff will keep coming down tomorrow too — as experts predict snow every day for the next WEEK.  John West from the Met Office told The Sun Online: "We’ve seen some snow on the radar already across parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and tracking down the east coast of northern England down towards Newcastle.  "We’ll probably see some on the North York Moors too.  "It will be a largely dry day apart from a few snow showers continuing mainly across the east coast, so anywhere from Aberdeen and the Cairngorms all the way down to East Anglia is where we’ll see some snow showers today."  A band of rain pushing through the M4 corridor and parts of London may also turn to sleet.  The Met Office issued a new yellow weather warning this morning for snow and ice along the east coast — on top of two existing warnings for treacherous conditions across the rest of Britain.  But today should remain dry for most — which will then turn to a numbing frost overnight.  Meteorologist John added: "It’s going to be a really cold night tonight across the board.  "There’s a risk that it could go down to -10C or -11C in parts of Scotland."  And it’s going to be bitterly cold for the rest of the UK too.  Forecasters expect the mercury to drop to -1C in London and -5C in mid-Wales, while the North York Moors could even see -8C in the biting dry air.  Tomorrow, a front pushing in from the Atlantic means we could see some snow across Wales in the morning, and then on to the Pennines and the Lake District as we go into the afternoon.  The south will probably escape the wintry spells, but high ground in Dartmoor and Exmoor may get snow over the Chilterns and the South Downs.  But snow could still keep coming on Saturday too.  John said: "Any showers that we see over high ground in the north of the country is likely to fall as sleet or snow, and that’s true of Sunday as well."  Two of the three yellow weather warnings in effect today should give way this afternoon as conditions improve.  But the warning for snow and ice on the east coast is expected to last into Friday.  Yellow weather warnings are issued for a wide range of potentially disruptive and dangerous weather situations.  They can sometimes signal that a very large number of people will experience low-level disruption which they ought to be mindful of.  But they can also be put in place when there is a low chance that much more severe effects could be on the way.  The Met Office advises people under yellow weather warnings to check their website to see how they may be affected.  The cold theme of the next few days is expected to continue into next week.  Experts at The Weather Outlook say persistent spells of rain, snow and sleet will push southeastwards on Monday with cold conditions and wintry showers after.  And during the middle of next week there is a possibility of a very cold easterly flow being established, but the precise effects of that currently remain uncertain.  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368. You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-17--UK weather forecast Snow hits Britain as bitter Arctic freeze brings ice and sub-zero conditions a

UK weather forecast – Snow hits Britain as bitter Arctic freeze brings ice and sub-zero conditions amid yellow weather warnings across the country

BRITAIN has plunged into Arctic conditions today as Yellow warnings for ice and snow stretch the length and breadth of the country.  Forecasters are warning of disruption on the roads and railways as temperatures plummet to below freezing in parts.  And Thursday's ice blast is a sign of things to come - amid predictions that snow will fall every day for a WEEK as temperatures drop as low as -5C.  An update from forecasters at Meteogroup UK said for Thursday: "A cold and breezy day for much of the UK, especially along North Sea coasts.  "It will be bright for many, with plenty of wintry sunshine, however sleet or snow showers are likely to affect northern and eastern parts, especially around coasts.  "A few showers in the far south in the morning."  The cold snap will continue into tonight, with frost expected to develop across "all areas" of the country - even those under cloud cover.  Meteogroup added: "It will be a dry night for most, although rain, sleet and snow will affect Northern Ireland around dawn."  Some parts of the country might see up to 15cm of snow settling as a low pressure system spreads.  Areas such as the Southern Uplands, Pennines, Cumbrian Fells, Peak District, the high ground of Northern Ireland, Snowdonia and the Cambrian Mountains, could see a light covering.  Up to six inches of the white stuff is set to fall this weekend after the Met Office issued weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK today.  Richard Miles of the Met Office told The Sun Online: "Where any precipitation falls there is a chance of it coming down as snow or sleet, especially in Scotland.  "So there's a possibility of snow on any of those days falling somewhere."  John Hammond, chief meteorologist for Weathertrending, said: "By Friday, as a low pressure system spreads rain from the west, there’s a chance of it turning to snow over the Western Highlands, Cumbrian Fells and the Welsh Mountains.  "This cold spell is not directly related to the recent Alpine snow.  "Our cold snow is coming from the north, not the east.  "However, there are signs that later in the month and into February we may start to tap into some of that much colder Continental air."  It comes after Continental Europe was hit by a "once in 30 years" big freeze as ten feet of snow brought chaos and at least 21 were killed.  The UK had managed to dodge that Eastern chiller killer — but now a separate blast is on the way from the frozen Pole north of Iceland.  The Weather Company even predicted a deep freeze of -17C some time after the weekend.  Brian Gaze, director and meteorologist for The Weather Outlook, told The Sun Online: "The cold spell in Europe has been caused by an area of high pressure close to the UK blocking the flow of Atlantic weather systems into Europe.  "That pattern has opened the gates for very cold Arctic air to plunge southwards over much of the continent.  "During the coming days the UK will get a taste of the colder weather as the high pressure areas become centred further west in the Atlantic.  "In the longer term there is a chance of a more prolonged period of cold weather becoming established in the UK."


thesun--2019-01-22--UK weather forecast HEAVY SNOW blankets Britain in -12C FREEZE today as Met Office ice warning cove

UK weather forecast: HEAVY SNOW blankets Britain in -12C FREEZE today as Met Office ice warning covers the country

SNOW has blanketed the UK in a -12C deep freeze today - as weather forecasters warn more treacherous conditions are on the way.  The Met Office is now advising Brits to take extra care as thunder, hail and "severe" ice continue to cause widespread disruption across Britain.  Forecasters are predicting that wintry showers currently hammering the west will move eastwards, slamming central and eastern parts of England.  Up to 4cm snow is expected to accumulate today in hilly regions, with sleet more widespread across the UK.  Some light snow was also seen down in south-east England as the wintry front moved through from the north-west.  The freezing conditions are likely to wreak widespread disruption on roads, causing potentially severe delays for motorists.  BBC journalist Carol Kirkwood reported this morning that the Snake Pass in Derbyshire had already been closed due to snow and fog.  Highways England warned motorists that it was snowing "quite heavy" on the M62 trans-Pennine route, where efforts were under way to keep the road open using ploughs and salt.  On the M6 snow caused the closure of the southbound entry sliproad at junction four overnight, although the road was reopened in the early hours.  Meanwhile a fleet of 32 gritters was out in south-west Scotland where Transerv described conditions as "baltic".  Tonight BBC Weather has warned we could see "the coldest night of the winters so far", with -12C expected to register in Braemar, Aberdeenshire.  Today temperatures will remain chilly, with temperatures in London and Cardiff expected to peak at 5C, while Birmingam will see highs of 3C and 2C in Edinburgh.  The South of England will also see considerable snow, sleet and rain come this evening.  Weather warnings for ice across most of the UK this morning will return this afternoon from 4pm right until tomorrow at midday.  Forecasters have warned of a risk of injuries from slips and falls from icy surfaces, and warned of longer journey times by road, bus and rail services.  Met Office meteorologist Sophie Yeomans said: "Most of the country is in the colder and showery air. The snow is mainly on the hills, while for most places the showers are falling as rain and maybe a bit of sleet.  "We've got some ice warnings; the weather front that has gone through has left rain on the ground, so as the air temperatures start to drop ground temperatures will be below zero and that's giving the risk of ice across most of the UK.  "So look out for any areas where the surfaces haven't been treated. On untreated surfaces there's a risk of slips and falls.  "There's also a risk of some icy surfaces on any untreated roads."  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-23--UK weather forecast Met Office extends weather warnings as Britain hit by -12C ice plunge and snow

UK weather forecast – Met Office extends weather warnings as Britain hit by -12C ice plunge and snow blankets country

SNOW has blanketed the UK in a -12C deep freeze as the country is set to face another cold day.  The Met Office has extended its ice warning and says there will be further wintry showers at times today.  A yellow warning for ice came that came into force on Tuesday afternoon will until at least 11am today, covering much of the country.  Travellers faced disruption after roads were closed and flights were delayed as icy conditions arrived in the UK.  Six flights in and out of Manchester Airport were cancelled and hundreds of passengers suffered delays.  Flights to Glasgow and Edinburgh from Stornoway Airport were also delayed and three schools were shut in the Highlands due to the weather.  The freezing conditions are likely to wreak widespread disruption on roads, causing potentially severe delays for motorists.  Highways England warned motorists about"quite heavy" snow on the M62 trans-Pennine route, where ploughs and salt kept the road open.  On the M6 snow caused the closure of the southbound entry sliproad at junction four overnight, although the road was reopened in the early hours.  Meanwhile a fleet of 32 gritters was out in south-west Scotland where Transerv described conditions as "baltic".  BBC Weather said last night was one of the coldest night of the winters so far", with -12C expected to register in Braemar, Aberdeenshire.  Today temperatures will remain chilly, with temperatures in the London reaching 5C and Cardiff 7C though in Edinburgh they will be down to 3C.  Forecasters have warned of a risk of injuries from slips and falls from icy surfaces, and warned of longer journey times by road, bus and rail services.  Evening showers will slowly clear from the southeast but continue in the west, bringing more snow to the hills and some low-lying areas. Central and eastern parts will be frosty, with icy patches where surfaces are wet from daytime showers. After a frosty and icy start, Wednesday will be sunny and cold. A few showers are likely near northern, western and eastern coasts, including some snow in the north. Cold Thursday, with cloud and rain moving in from the west. Cloudier with rain and hill snow at times on Friday. Turning colder again with wintry showers developing on Saturday.  Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge said: "The showers will continue to make their way further eastwards  "An ice warning covers Northern Ireland, western Scotland and much of England and Wales.  "The showers will on the whole fade away over night, just persisting down those western coasts, and it will be another cold night.  "Towns and cities will be around or just below freezing. But outside the cities temperatures a good few degrees below that. There's also a risk of some icy surfaces on any untreated roads."  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-23--UK weather forecast Wednesday to be the COLDEST day of the week amid -4C Arctic chill as Met Offic

UK weather forecast – Wednesday to be the COLDEST day of the week amid -4C Arctic chill as Met Office extends ice warning

BRITS will see snow and ice across the country today - with Wednesday set to be the coldest day of an already chilly week.  The Met Office has extended its ice warning and says there will be further wintry showers at times today.  A yellow warning for ice came came into force on Tuesday afternoon and will until at least 11am today - covering much of the country.  Northern areas are waking up to temperatures of -4C while coastal areas can expect more snow and sleet showers throughout the day.  It means travellers face further disruption after roads were closed and flights were delayed amid the icy conditions.  Last night, six flights in and out of Manchester Airport were cancelled and hundreds of passengers suffered delays.  Flights to Glasgow and Edinburgh from Stornoway Airport were also delayed and three schools were shut in the Highlands due to the weather.  The freezing conditions are likely to wreak widespread disruption on roads again on Wednesday, causing potentially severe delays for motorists.  Highways England warned motorists about"quite heavy" snow on the M62 trans-Pennine route, where ploughs and salt kept the road open.  On the M6 snow caused the closure of the southbound entry sliproad at junction four overnight, although the road was reopened in the early hours.  Meanwhile a fleet of 32 gritters was out in south-west Scotland where Transerv described conditions as "baltic".  BBC Weather said last night was one of the coldest night of the winters so far", with -12C expected to register in Braemar, Aberdeenshire.  Today temperatures will remain chilly, with temperatures in the London reaching 5C and Cardiff 7C though in Edinburgh they will be down to 3C.  Forecasters have warned of a risk of injuries from slips and falls from icy surfaces, and warned of longer journey times by road, bus and rail services.  Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge said: "The showers will continue to make their way further eastwards  "An ice warning covers Northern Ireland, western Scotland and much of England and Wales.  "The showers will on the whole fade away over night, just persisting down those western coasts, and it will be another cold night.  "Towns and cities will be around or just below freezing.  "But outside the cities temperatures a good few degrees below that. There's also a risk of some icy surfaces on any untreated roads."  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-01-24--UK weather forecast Met Office issue ICE warnings today as -9C chill grips nation before snow retu

UK weather forecast – Met Office issue ICE warnings today as -9C chill grips nation before snow returns at weekend

BRITS have been warned of black ice today as a -9C chill grips nation before snow returns this weekend.  The Met Office extended a severe Yellow warning for ice across the country and the treacherous conditions that could spark travel chaos and longer journey times.  Temperatures plunged as low as minus 8.5C overnight in the Scottish Highlands and minus 7C in Aberdeenshire.  Met Office meteorologist Ellie Creed said: "It's been pretty cold overnight and there have been showers in the last 24 hours, so there could well be some icy stretches around."  For the rest of Thursday, an area of cloud, rain and hill snow over much of central England will move out towards the south.  Areas behind the band of wintry weather, particularly in the North East of England, could see some sunny spells.  However, cloud, rain and stronger winds will arrive from Northern Ireland to affect western parts later on - although temperatures will be milder with highs around 10C.    It comes after 94 schools closed in Buckinghamshire yesterday amid chaos on the UK's roads and transport networks due to the freezing weather front.  And although milder temperatures today will brighten some spirits, icy polar winds will bring more sleet and snow over the weekend.  Met Office Meteorologist Alex Burkill told The Sun Online: "Saturday and Sunday will see a return of the cold air and that brings sleet and snow.  "It is always most likely over the mountains of Scotland but the air is so cold you could get some at lower levels of around 100-200m, which isn’t very high ground at all."  The North and North West of England are most likely to see more snow this weekend and early into next week.  But analysis of weather charts by Wxcharts.eu show that snow could hound Britain for another fortnight.  Figures for today show that up to 10cm could have fallen in the north-west of Scotland, with up to 5cm possible in large parts of the country.  Graphs show similar forecasts for tomorrow, with most snow falling in north-west Scotland and scatterings of up to 5cm possible in large parts of North England and the South East.  Dramatic photos showed snow blasting Britain last night, from London through to Lancashire and Londonderry.  And by next Friday, graphs indicate that snowfall could rise to a projected 15cm.  On Wednesday the Met Office extended their severe ice warning for most of the UK for a third consecutive day.  The warning is in place from 6pm this evening until 11am tomorrow — after today's ended only at 11am.  Only London, south west England and most of Wales have escaped the warning, as the forecaster warns of ice on untreated roads and longer journey times.   Ladbrokes have meanwhile slashed odds on this being the coldest winter ever after the latest snowfall.


thesun--2019-01-24--UK weather forecast MORE snow will hit Britain today as severe ice warning is extended

UK weather forecast – MORE snow will hit Britain today as ‘severe’ ice warning is extended

BRITS are set to be hit by more snow and sleet today after freezing in lows of -7C overnight.  The Met Office extended a 'severe' Yellow warning for ice across the country and the treacherous conditions could spark travel chaos and longer journey times.  Temperatures could plunge to -3C in cities, but the countryside should brace for even colder conditions, forecasters warned.  Met Office metrologist Aidan McGivern said: "The start of the day will be cold and frost out there for most of us.  "Icy patches in places but a bright start for many.  "Some sunshine to start the day across central, northern and eastern Scotland.  “Temperatures minus one, minus two degrees in urban areas, even colder in the countryside."  It comes after 94 schools closed in Buckinghamshire on Wednesday amid chaos on the UK's roads and transport networks due to the freezing weather front.  The deep chill overnight on Wednesday was predicted to be the coldest night of the year for some parts of the country — after a staggering -10.8C was clocked in Braemar in Scotland already this winter.  And although milder temperatures today will brighten some spirits, icy polar winds will bring more sleet and snow over the weekend.  Met Office Meteorologist Alex Burkill told The Sun Online: "Saturday and Sunday will see a return of the cold air and that brings sleet and snow.  "It is always most likely over the mountains of Scotland but the air is so cold you could get some at lower levels of around 100-200m, which isn’t very high ground at all."  The North and North West of England are most likely to see more snow this weekend and early into next week.  But analysis of weather charts by Wxcharts.eu show that snow could hound Britain for another fortnight.  Figures for today show that up to 10cm could have fallen in the north-west of Scotland, with up to 5cm possible in large parts of the country.  Graphs show similar forecasts for tomorrow, with most snow falling in north-west Scotland and scatterings of up to 5cm possible in large parts of North England and the South East.  Dramatic photos showed snow blasting Britain last night, from London through to Lancashire and Londonderry.  And by next Friday, graphs indicate that snowfall could rise to a projected 15cm.  On Wednesday the Met Office extended their severe ice warning for most of the UK for a third consecutive day.  The warning is in place from 6pm this evening until 11am tomorrow — after today's ended only at 11am.  Only London, south west England and most of Wales have escaped the warning, as the forecaster warns of ice on untreated roads and longer journey times.  Ladbrokes have meanwhile slashed odds on this being the coldest winter ever after the latest snowfall.


thesun--2019-01-27--UK weather forecast Met Office issues warnings for SNOW and 70mph winds as huge travel chaos looms

UK weather forecast – Met Office issues warnings for SNOW and 70mph winds as huge travel chaos looms

WEATHER forecasters are urging Brits to brace themselves as 70mph winds and even more snow is set to hit the UK.  The Met Office issued yellow weather warnings today for snow and ice across Scotland along with gale force winds in the east and west of England as weather conditions unfortunately look set to take a turn for the worse.  According to weather forecasters monitoring the week ahead, thick cloud will blanket the UK from the south of England to the north of Scotland - unleashing a deluge of dreary rain.  The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow in parts of Scotland "with blizzards possible on high ground."  Weather forecasters said transport disruption was likely due to ice and drifts thanks to 6in of fresh snowfall on higher levels.  Meanwhile, in rain-soaked Northern Ireland, Wales and the western half of England, a yellow wind warning is in place from 9pm tonight.  Met Office experts are warning that strong northerly gusts will sweep in from Saturday night before easing on Sunday.  The warning read: "Winds of 50 mph are possible inland and 60-65 mph around coasts."  In its latest UK weather forecast, Meteogroup said: "It will be wet with spells of heavy rain for Scotland and Northern Ireland, although snow is likely in the far north of Scotland, mostly over the mountains.  "It will be mostly cloudy in England and Wales, although rain will affect western parts during the afternoon and evening. Breezy in the south.  "In the evening it will be cloudy with showers or longer spells of rain for many.  "Much of the precipitation across the Scottish Highland will fall as snow, with some possible at lower levels.  "Later in the night, clear spells and wintry showers will develop for Northern Ireland and western Scotland."  Met Office weather expert Becky Mitchell said: “It becomes more unsettled on Saturday as a low-pressure system moves in from the west bringing rain to most places and strong winds, particularly in the north.  “As this system comes through it will draw cold air in from the north before it moves off to the east bringing Arctic air in as it does so.  “There will be some very strong winds associated with it later on Saturday and on Sunday morning, these could reach gale-force.  “There will be a risk of snow showers in the north with much of the UK turning unsettled as the low passes across the country.”  The UK's grim weather will take place amid relatively mild temperatures reaching 10C.  But this is set to change drastically from as early as next week - with weather forecasters warning that a -11C Arctic blast will blanket the country with up to 13 INCHES of snow.  Weather charts by WX show that most of the country will be covered in the white stuff overnight next Wednesday.  The north west of England will see around 4in (12cm) of snow and even parts of the south east, including London, will get a dusting of about an inch (2.5cm).  By Sunday next week though things will have gotten even worse - especially over the hills of Scotland where more than 13in (34cm) is set to fall.  And by the following morning, the north of England will also be blanketed in up to 10in (26cm) of snow - likely to make for difficult travel conditions.  Exacta Weather’s James Madden said: “Next week looks like bringing further very cold weather and snow which could affect much of the country.  “Some of this snowfall could be heavy and towards the middle of next week there is the potential for some disruption due to the weather.  “We can expect more of the same through the rest of the month and through much of February.”  Overnight temperatures will widely sink below freezing through next week while daytime highs struggle to rise much above low single figures.  Icy winds over lying snow could make it feel close to -11C (12.2F) in parts of the north later this weekend - with "feel-like" temperatures of freezing forecast across the south.  Ms Mitchell added: "The start of next week will be on the cold side with the potential for more snow in parts of the UK.  “Monday will see a mix of rain, sleet and snow quite widely as the weather returns to being more wintry.  “We are expecting very low overnight temperatures which could sink below -10C (14F) where there is lying snow, frosts and the risk of ice.  “The cold weather looks set to continue into February when there is a risk of a more easterly weather pattern developing.”  Britons could be shivering in unusually cold conditions through the rest of winter and into spring, according to some long-range experts.


thesun--2019-01-30--UK weather and snow forecast Met Office warnings as TEN-HOUR snowfall to blanket Britain today aft

UK weather and snow forecast – Met Office warnings as TEN-HOUR snowfall to blanket Britain today after -12C ‘coldest night of winter’

BRITAIN is expecting 10cm of snow to fall during a 10-hour blizzard today after the "coldest night of winter".  The Met Office has warned of ice, snow and fog could cause travel chaos and major disruption across the UK today after the temperature plummeted to -12C overnight.  There is a total of 10 yellow weather warnings for snow, ice and fog across the UK over the next three days.  The whole of the UK is set to be piled with snow today, with a whopping 10cm forecast.  The Met Office has warned of a blizzard lasting 10 hours straight, from 5pm today until 3am tomorrow.  A bone-chilling -12C  was forecast for Scotland and even the warmest areas of Britain have struggled to get above 0C - with a freezing wind making the temperature feel even lower.    Wednesday night was forecast to be the coldest night of the year so far, beating the -10.8C recorded in Braemar, Scotland on January 18.  The coldest temperature in Wales was recorded yesterday evening - a chilly -8.1C in Sennybridge.  Mark Wilson, Met Office meteorologist told The Sun Online: “On Thursday it will be generally dry in the north. The south and south west will see rain, sleet and snow throughout the day and some disruption from the snow is expected.  “Windy conditions will bring a wind chill and it will stay cold into Friday, with further snow falling in eastern coastal areas and the south.”  A Met Office meteorologist said: "A very frosty start to Thursday and there is more snow on the way. There will be ice mostly across western areas overnight.  "Temperatures will be dropping well below freezing even in towns and cities and there will be mist and fog, particularly over the midlands which is likely to be dense so a few hazards around.  "In rural parts negative double figures are possible, -12C maybe.  "On Thursday there will initially be rain in Cornwall but as we get into Devon and other parts of southwest England and south Wales, it'll turn more and more into snow. Many other areas will be dry and bright.  "Other areas will start to see snow as it works its way northwards. Into Thursday evening snow will be falling in southeast England, into parts of East Anglia, across the Midlands and across to Wales. 1-3cm quite widely and in some spots: 5-10cm, particularly over the hills."  The Met Office's weather warnings say to expect injuries from slips and falls on the ice on roads and cycle paths.  Slower journey times are expected for bus and rail travel and there could be cancellations to flights due to fog and snow.  Snowfall could lead to rural communities being cut off and power cuts could occur.


thesun--2019-01-31--UK weather forecast FOUR INCHES of SNOW to blanket Britain tonight as Met Office issues amber weat

UK weather forecast – FOUR INCHES of SNOW to blanket Britain tonight as Met Office issues amber weather warnings

WEATHER forecasters have issued amber weather warnings for snow as another four inches of snow is set to fall in the UK tonight.  The Met Office has warned of further travel disruption is expected tomorrow as roads and railways continue to suffer is freezing temperatures and settled snow.  A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place across most of the UK tomorrow.  Temperatures in the UK are currently at record lows as the mercury stays well below freezing.  This morning the lowest temperature since 2012 was recorded as thermometers measured -14.4C in Braemar.  In Wales and southwest England four inches of snow are expected and in other parts of southern England there could be up to three inches.  Northeast England and north Scotland is also forecast freezing cold temperatures and snow showers throughout the night and tomorrow.  The snow and ice is expected to create further disruption including road delays - which could leave drivers and passengers stranded with their vehicles.  There is likely to be further delays and cancellations to to rail tavel.  And rural communities could get cut off with power cuts and loss of mobile phone coverage possible.  Highways England has advised drivers to avoid using certain routes as many roads have been heavily impacted by the snow and these warnings are expected to continue into tomorrow.  Meanwhile, Durham Police advised drivers not to leave their cars unattended with the engine running as it de-ices during the cold snap.  Thieves intentionally target residential areas on cold mornings looking for cars with the keys in the ignition.  Local Intelligence Officer Helen Stansfield said: "By leaving your car unattended, you may end up losing more than just the ice on your windows."  In Wales traffic officers will be keeping an eye on major routes and informing drivers.  Dorset County Council tweeted that transport services, including school buses, had been cancelled tomorrow due to the forecast.  Mark Wilson, Met Office meteorologist told The Sun Online: “Windy conditions will bring a wind chill and it will stay cold into Friday, with further snow falling in eastern coastal areas and the south.”  The Met Office's weather warnings say to expect injuries from slips and falls on the ice on roads and cycle paths.  They also warn untreated pavements and cycle paths could be impassable due to black ice.  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-02-02--UK weather forecast ice warnings and snow for Britain tonight and Sunday as temperatures set to pl

UK weather forecast – ice warnings and snow for Britain tonight and Sunday as temperatures set to plunge to -16

BRITS are bracing for the big freeze tonight and on Sunday as the Met Office has issued ice warnings for the UK.  Forecasters said temperatures will drop -16C - making it the coldest night of the year.  The sub-zero conditions are set to last for the rest of the weekend, and the Met Office has issued a weather warning for ice to last until tomorrow.  WX Charts shows that Sunday, February 2 will get off to a chilly start in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland  Temperatures will plummet to -16C tonight in parts of Scotland before rain arrives tomorrow.  But even in the south of England, forecasters warn that the mercury could fall all the way to -10C in central areas.  Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said: "Exceptionally low temperatures of -16C in Scotland and -10C in England's South are possible on Sunday morning, with ice. Monday morning has -6C possible in Scotland and -3C in northern England.  "Snow showers are forecast on Sunday and Monday in Scotland, with rain in England as it turns milder and windier.  "Gusts are forecast to reach 40mph on Monday in the West and 50mph on Thursday in western Scotland.  "Most forecast models agree temperatures will dip again from around February 14 onwards, with potential for temperatures well below zero, further snow showers and a north to north-easterly flow, although there is uncertainty."  Tonight is set to be the coldest night of the year and Partidge added if temperatures drop to -15.8C then it will be the coldest night since 2010.  The Met Office has issued a weather warning ice that started at 4pm today and will last until 11am tomorrow as more snow is expected on Monday.  The warning is in place for the East of England, London and South East England and South West England.  Many are warned about icy roads, pavements and cycle paths where snow had melted in today's sunshine but will refreeze overnight.  There is an increased risk of accidents and injuries due to icy surfaces.  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368. You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-02-03--UK weather forecast Met Office snow and ice warnings as -6C icy temperatures hit Britain tonight

UK weather forecast– Met Office snow and ice warnings as -6C icy temperatures hit Britain tonight

FREEZING snow and -6C icy temperatures are forecast to hit Britain tonight ahead of a country-wide thaw, the Met Office has warned.  Drivers are encouraged to keep off the roads due to deadly black ice as officials warned people could injure themselves by "slipping and falling" on icy surfaces.  But towards the end of the week Brits could be looking at much warmer temperatures, with ice and snow no longer dominating the roads.  Last night's record cold temperatures resulted in the Met Office today issuing a fresh yellow warning for ice and snow across Scotland.  The Met Office warned: "Icy stretches will be the main hazard on Saturday evening, overnight and Sunday morning  "Snow and Ice will affect travel across parts of Scotland from Sunday evening into Monday."  In a chilling warning for motorists to stay off the roads, forecaster Simon Partridge told The Telegraph: "The main concern is black ice on the roadways, and we simply need time to get to the most at-risk areas.'  "If you can travel later, please do," he added.  He added: "Monday morning has -6C possible in Scotland and -3C in northern England.  "Snow showers are forecast on Sunday and Monday in Scotland, with rain in England as it turns milder and windier.  "Gusts are forecast to reach 40mph on Monday in the West and 50mph on Thursday in western Scotland.  "Most forecast models agree temperatures will dip again from around February 14 onwards, with potential for temperatures well below zero, further snow showers and a north to north-easterly flow, although there is uncertainty."  Parts of Britain are even too cold for grit to have any effect, says the Department for Transport.  According to its Well-Maintained Highways guide, “spreading salt at temperatures below -5C and humidity below 80% may not prevent freezing or melt ice".  But the freezing temperatures will be short lived, with milder air expected to push its way across the country from Sunday, the Met Office said.  Met Office meteorologist Sarah Kent said tomorrow would see "cloudy outbreaks of rain in central and southern England that will clear slowly.  "By mid-afternoon Wales and Northern England will start seeing wintry sunshine.  "On Monday night we will see cloud eventually clearing away, leaving a largely dry night for all of the UK.  "By Tuesday morning it's going to be very cold with a widespread frost with areas of freezing fog.  "Temperatures will vary quite widely between 0 and -3C, but in Scotland could dip as low as -C.  "But from Tuesday onwards it will become less cold as more Atlantic air will come in, with wind, rain and showers expected for the rest of the week."  Temperatures would be "recovering" to a more seasonal average, Ms Kent said, with highs of 11C expected tomorrow in Cardiff.  The Met Office's Simon Fisher added: "That is the beginning of milder air pushing its way in across the UK next week," he said, stating temperatures will return to "nearer normal".  He added: "As a result it will be more unsettled, so windier and wetter weather through the week, so back to our normal winter."


thesun--2019-02-06--UK weather forecast FOUR-DAY 70mph storm to spark power cuts and travel chaos as Met Office issues

UK weather forecast – FOUR-DAY 70mph storm to spark power cuts and travel chaos as Met Office issues ‘severe’ wind warning

BRITS are braced for a four-day 70mph storm which will spark power cuts and travel chaos, forecasters have warned.  Severe weather warnings of "very strong winds and heavy rain" have been issued for much of the country as bitter conditions are expected to last until Saturday evening.  A zone of low pressure coming in from the Atlantic swept brisk winds across the country overnight.  It will be a breezy day for many, before heavy downpours become extensive tonight.  From 10pm, southern England will be struck with very strong winds which could cause "short term loss of power and other services", the Met Office said.  The windy conditions are expected to last until Thursday morning, before brisk conditions return on Friday at midday.  The Met Office said: "A spell of strong winds will affect large parts of the UK leading to travel disruption [on Friday].  "[And] there is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life."  The latest forecast from Meteogroup UK said: "Outbreaks of rain will spread eastwards through the night, affecting most parts. Moderate southerly winds.  "Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with rain in the north-east but mostly dry and bright in the south-west, although a few showers will remain in the south.  "Showers for many later. On Friday, a band of heavy rain will sweep eastwards across the country, accompanied by strong south-westerly winds."  Friday the storm "will be at its peak as wind speeds reach 70mph" in the most exposed parts of the west, a forecaster told Sun Online.  Freezing fog and gales aside, temperatures have been returning to normal for February, with up to 11C expected in the South West, up to 9C in the South East and Midlands and 6C in Scotland.  Simon Partridge, from the Met Office, added: "It is definitely back on track in terms of temperature, where they should be for the time of year, back to a more traditional UK winter for at least a week.  "The rest of the week is just more unsettled weather."  The warmer temperatures come after a low of -11.7C was recorded at Chillingham Barns in Northumberland in the early hours of Sunday morning, the Met Office said.  But while it was the coldest night of the year so far in England it was not as cold as parts of Scotland, where temperatures fell as low as minus 12.6C at Braemar in the Highlands.  The warmer spell ahead won't last for long, as forecasters warned Britain is set to be hit with a -16C Valentine's freeze too cold for gritters and yet MORE heavy snow.  February 14 could be the coldest weather for NINE years as icy conditions return.  Forecaster Simon Partridge said: “We’ve got a lot more winter to get through.  "Most forecast models agree temperatures will dip again from around February 14 onwards.”  The wintry conditions are expected to continue into the half-term break from February 18.  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-02-07--UK weather forecast 70mph STORM sparks warnings as Brits batten down the hatches ahead of -14C Val

UK weather forecast – 70mph STORM sparks warnings as Brits batten down the hatches ahead of -14C Valentine’s Day freeze

BRITAIN will endure gale-force winds today as a 70mph storm barrels into the country - ahead of a Valentine's Day freeze next week.  Forecasters warned of likely disruption to road and rail networks in affected areas on Thursday due to the potential for downed trees and falling debris.  And there are fears of short-term power loss affecting the south, south west, central England and Wales today.  The Met Office issued a Yellow weather warning for wind until 9am this morning.  The QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing has reportedly been closed due to safety concerns around the overhead winds.  But gales and rain will be back with a vengeance later this week - with further weather warnings in place from midday Friday until Saturday evening at 6pm.  Of Thursday's winds, the Met Office said: "A period of very strong and gusty winds is likely on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.  "Strongest winds will be across South West England and South and West Wales late evening, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph on coasts and 50 to 60 mph inland.  "Elsewhere winds will be strongest after midnight, with gusts of 60 mph on coasts and 50 mph inland before easing during Thursday morning."  Along with the strong winds, rain and cloud will also affect many parts in the morning until sunny spells break out in the afternoon.  In the latest forecast from Meteogroup, experts said of Thursday's weather: "It will be largely cloudy in the morning with outbreaks of rain and hill snow in the north-east.  "It will be dry with sunny spells in the south and west.  "There will be sunny spells and showers for many during the afternoon, most of which will affect western areas. Brisk south-westerly winds."  For tonight, the forecast added: "In the evening, it will be clear in eastern parts of England and Scotland.  "Elsewhere, there will be a lot of cloud with outbreaks of rain in the west.  "Through the night, rain will spread eastwards to affect all parts by dawn, often heavy in the west.  "Snow is possible for northern hills. Strong winds."  The stormy weather peaks on Friday - bringing heavy floods, forceful winds and creating a danger to life.  Meteogroup added: "On Friday, a band of heavy rain will sweep eastwards across the country, accompanied by strong south-westerly winds."  The storm "will be at its peak as wind speeds reach 70mph" in the most exposed parts of the west, a forecaster told The Sun Online.  The unsettled weather over the next few days will come ahead of plunging temperatures next week.  February 14 could be the coldest weather for NINE years as icy conditions return.  Forecaster Simon Partridge said: “We’ve got a lot more winter to get through.  "Most forecast models agree temperatures will dip again from around February 14 onwards.”  The wintry conditions are expected to continue into the half-term break from February 18.  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368. You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.


thesun--2019-02-07--UK weather forecast Gale warnings for ALL of Britain as 70mph storm set to batter UK before -14C V

UK weather forecast – Gale warnings for ALL of Britain as 70mph storm set to batter UK before -14C Valentine’s freeze

BRITAIN will endure gale-force winds today as a 70mph storm barrels into the country - ahead of a Valentine's Day freeze next week.  Forecasters warned of likely disruption to road and rail networks in affected areas on Thursday due to the potential for downed trees and falling debris.  And there are fears of short-term power loss affecting the south, south west, central England and Wales today.  Here, the Met Office issued a Yellow weather warning for wind until 9am this morning.  The QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing has reportedly been closed due to safety concerns around the overhead winds.  But gales and rain will be back with a vengeance later this week - with further weather warnings in place from midday Friday until Saturday evening at 6pm.  Of Thursday's winds, the Met Office said: "A period of very strong and gusty winds is likely on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.  "Strongest winds will be across South West England and South and West Wales late evening, with gusts of 60 to 70 mph on coasts and 50 to 60 mph inland.  "Elsewhere winds will be strongest after midnight, with gusts of 60 mph on coasts and 50 mph inland before easing during Thursday morning."  Along with the strong winds, rain and cloud will also affect many parts in the morning until sunny spells break out in the afternoon.  In the latest forecast from Meteogroup, experts said of Thursday's weather: "It will be largely cloudy in the morning with outbreaks of rain and hill snow in the north-east.  "It will be dry with sunny spells in the south and west.  "There will be sunny spells and showers for many during the afternoon, most of which will affect western areas. Brisk south-westerly winds."  For tonight, the forecast added: "In the evening, it will be clear in eastern parts of England and Scotland.  "Elsewhere, there will be a lot of cloud with outbreaks of rain in the west.  "Through the night, rain will spread eastwards to affect all parts by dawn, often heavy in the west.  "Snow is possible for northern hills. Strong winds."  The stormy weather peaks on Friday - bringing heavy floods, forceful winds and creating a danger to life.  Meteogroup added: "On Friday, a band of heavy rain will sweep eastwards across the country, accompanied by strong south-westerly winds."  The storm "will be at its peak as wind speeds reach 70mph" in the most exposed parts of the west, a forecaster told The Sun Online.  The unsettled weather over the next few days will come ahead of plunging temperatures next week.  February 14 could be the coldest weather for NINE years as icy conditions return.  Forecaster Simon Partridge said: “We’ve got a lot more winter to get through.  "Most forecast models agree temperatures will dip again from around February 14 onwards.”  The wintry conditions are expected to continue into the half-term break from February 18.  We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368. You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.