Overview
- An amber snow warning is in force on Thursday from 5am to 9pm for the North York Moors and parts of the Yorkshire Wolds, where 15–25 cm could fall with gusty winds creating blizzard conditions.
- Multiple yellow warnings for snow and ice cover much of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and parts of England through Thursday, with ice a continuing hazard on untreated surfaces.
- Forecasters expect the coldest spell Wednesday to Thursday, with lows near -11C in rural Scotland and around -5C in parts of England, alongside a marked wind chill.
- The UK Health Security Agency has an amber cold-health alert active for regions of England, warning of significant impacts on health and social care services through Saturday morning.
- Authorities advise planning journeys carefully and avoiding driving in affected areas where possible, with motorists urged to carry essentials such as warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, an ice scraper and an in-car phone charger, and to check on vulnerable neighbours.