Particle.news

Download on the App Store

UK hit by unexpected snowstorms, Met Office issues warnings

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and advised motorists to take extra care due to icy conditions and potential fog.

  • Unexpected cold snap brings snowstorms to southern England, causing tricky driving conditions.
  • Met Office issues yellow warnings for snow in parts of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Wiltshire.
  • Motorists warned of icy stretches and dense fog, especially in countryside areas where temperatures could drop to -2C or -3C.
  • Collisions, lane closures, and long queues reported on motorways and A-roads across the south-west due to snowfall.
  • Environment Agency has 35 flood warnings and 148 flood alerts in place following heavy overnight rain and snowfall.
Hero image