Overview
- A yellow warning for frequent, heavy snow is in force for northern Scotland from 6am on New Year’s Day to just before midnight on January 2, with gale‑force gusts, drifting, and 10–30cm possible on higher routes.
- From midnight to noon on January 2, a yellow snow and ice warning covers large parts of England and Wales, including London, the West Midlands and northwest England, with 1–5cm typical and higher totals on hills as icy patches form quickly after showers.
- Northern Ireland also faces a yellow snow and ice warning from midnight to 10am on January 2 as wintry conditions spread south.
- Forecasters warn of likely travel disruption with longer journey times and an increased risk of slips and falls on untreated surfaces, urging people to check routes and allow extra time.
- The UK Health Security Agency has expanded amber cold‑health alerts across English regions through early next week, and the Met Office says further weather warnings are likely as the cold snap persists.