Snow ice could be expected from Wednesday, November 19 to Thursday, November 20, but had a very low likelihood, the Met Office said
The Met Office has issued a ‘yellow’ snow as residents have been urged to plan ahead for a cold snap from Siberia set to hit the UK.
The Met Office said snow and ice could be expected from Wednesday, November 19 to Thursday, November 20, and so has issued a yellow weather warning for the region.
Affected areas include East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull and North Yorkshire, along with parts of north-east England.
Several yellow warnings for ice and snow have been issued for parts of Scotland and northern England from Tuesday, November 18 until Thursday, November 20, as the Arctic airmass hits UK shores from the Siberia region in Russia, is know for its harsh winters.
“Snow showers will feed inland from the North Sea through Wednesday and Thursday, giving significant accumulations in places,” the The Met Office said. As much as 15 to 20 centimetres of snow could accumulate in areas with an elevation above 300 metres.
“Some fairly strong gusts could be associated with the showers and some isolated lightning strikes are possible at times. Where showers persist and/or snow partially thaws and then refreezes overnight, this will bring a risk of ice.”
The Met Office said possible travel delays on roads which could strand some vehicles and passengers, injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces could occur and potential power cuts and phone coverage issues may be experience. Some rural communities could also become cut off.
The forecaster urged road users to plan their routes, check for delays and road closures and amend travel plans if necessary. It also urged travellers to have essentials packed in their vehicles in case of any delays.
Residents were told that gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items would help to prepare in advance for the risk of power cuts or being cut off from services and amenities.
“Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area,” the forecaster said.