Overview
- The Met Office has issued multiple yellow alerts and an amber warning for parts of North East England and Yorkshire on Thursday, with 15–25 cm possible over the North York Moors and Yorkshire Wolds.
- Forecasters have identified 39 UK areas at risk of snowfall on Wednesday as wintry showers move inland from the North Sea.
- Temperatures are forecast to plunge well below average, potentially reaching −11C in rural Scotland on Thursday night, with UKHSA cold-health alerts active across England.
- Officials warn of road delays, stranded vehicles and possible power cuts; National Highways has gritters deployed and drivers are urged to carry warm clothing, food and water, a torch, a warning triangle, a hi‑vis vest and de‑icer.
- Snow has already been reported in parts of Scotland and the North East with isolated flurries seen in London, while Met Éireann has a Status Yellow snow and ice warning for five counties until noon on Thursday.