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Freezing Rain Risk and New Snow Warnings Stretch From UK to Six US States

Agencies highlight timing uncertainty that could flip hazards from snow to freezing rain.

Overview

  • Met Office warnings for Sunday include an amber snow alert in parts of Scotland and broader yellow advisories for snow and ice across northern England and much of Scotland.
  • Forecasters warn of freezing rain and black ice as milder air overruns surface cold, with 2–5 cm of new snow in many areas and up to 20–30 cm on higher ground.
  • National Highways issued a severe weather alert for northeast England, citing early‑morning snow, 40–50 mph upland gusts, a transition to rain, and a risk of black ice.
  • The UKHSA’s amber cold‑health alert remains in effect, rail operators report ongoing disruption, and thousands of customers are still being reconnected after Storm Goretti.
  • In the US, the NWS maintains winter‑storm warnings for Alaska, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico, with local advisories for freezing rain in Massachusetts and renewed snow showers in parts of the Midwest.