UK climate map: Temperatures plummet to freezing throughout Britain
- Temperatures drop to -10.1C this morning with 7cm (3in) of snow falling already
- Met Office snow warnings in place all through Britain from at this time till Thursday
Arctic circumstances hit Britain at this time with heavy snow on the best way as temperatures fell to -10C (14F) and far of the nation set to really feel sub-zero for a lot of the day.
Drivers face being stranded after National Highways issued a extreme climate alert for snow affecting the North West of England, with highway customers suggested to plan forward.
Despite shiny sunshine in lots of areas at this time, daytime highs of simply 3C (37F) are anticipated in London the place it’ll really feel like -2C (28F) attributable to a robust northerly wind. Bright however chilly days will proceed within the Midlands and South because the week goes on.
The coldest temperature this morning was -10.1C (13.8F) at Cairngorm mountain within the Highlands, whereas it was -5C (23F) at Glasgow Airport, Powys and Cumbria. The North East of Scotland had essentially the most snow in a single day with 7cm (2.8in) in Aberdeen.
Snow warnings have been issued within the Lake District, Northumberland, the Pennines, wider areas of the North West and elements of Wales between at this time and Thursday.
And a flooding danger stays for a lot of communities throughout England notably within the South, with 27 warnings and 118 alerts in place from the Environment Agency at this time.
It comes amid main rail disruption between Oxford and London at this time, with Chiltern Railways issuing a ‘don’t journey’ alert in any case strains have been shut between Haddenham and Thame Parkway and Bicester North attributable to an enormous landslip following heavy rain.
The distress was compounded by disruption on Great Western Railway due to issues with overhead wires at Didcot Parkway. Elsewhere, commuters on ScotRail routes within the Highlands have been affected by forecasted extreme climate close to Inverness.
And South Western Railway warned trains throughout its complete community might be delayed or cancelled tomorrow or on Wednesday attributable to anticipated snow and wintry climate.
Commuters are seen crossing London Bridge this morning within the very chilly temperatures
Frost covers a automobile windscreen in Greenwich, South East London, early this morning
Met Office meteorologist Liam Eslick mentioned that temperatures will likely be about 5C to 6C decrease than traditional for this time of yr.
A snow and ice warning is in place from 3am at this time till 9am tomorrow throughout Northern Ireland with one other for ice in place till 11am at this time throughout elements of north east Wales and north west England from Liverpool to the West Midlands.
The Met Office has additionally issued a warning for snow and ice in elements of East Anglia, together with Norwich, which runs from 7am at this time till midnight.
Mr Eslick mentioned: ‘Especially in the direction of the North the place we do have these warnings, we’re prone to see some journey disruption.
‘So we’d advocate individuals keep on with the primary roads and keep away from nation lanes the place attainable.
‘These are the locations that are not going to see any gritting or any highway clearances for the subsequent couple of days.
‘So we advocate individuals take their time, make certain they’ve time to do their vehicles within the mornings, and go regular.’
He mentioned: ‘So primarily we’re a robust northerly wind which is bringing in Arctic airmass which is chilly, which is bringing in these wintry showers.’
He mentioned that ‘icy circumstances’ have been anticipated, with most temperatures of 0C in elements of Scotland, and solely 2C to 4C in southern elements of the UK.
Wintry showers might have an effect on coastal areas of the North at this time, however tomorrow an ‘space of extra organised rain, sleet and snow is prone to transfer east.’
A Met Office warning for snow and ice – pushed by an Arctic airflow – has been issued all through tomorrow from Cumbria and Northumberland down the Pennines so far as the Peak District, extending throughout the North West into North Wales.
The Met Office warns 2 to 5cm (0.8 to 2in) is ‘attainable inside a number of hours’, whereas some areas might see 5 to 10cm (2 to 4in).
In elements of northern Scotland, as much as 20cm (8in) might fall. Tomorrow night time into the early hours of Wednesday is prone to be essentially the most chilly.
In Pennine areas of Cumbria, temperatures are predicted to fall as little as -11C (12F) on Wednesday morning.
This can be England’s coldest temperature of the winter to this point – though wanting this yr’s UK file of -12.5C (9.5F) in Altnaharra, Sutherland, on December 3.
In southern areas, in a single day lows of -4C (25F) or -5C (27F) are anticipated.
Current lowest temperatures for the season to this point have been -10C (14F) in England, recorded at two areas in North Yorkshire, Ravensworth and Redesdale Camp, and -8.9C (16F) at Sennybridge, Powys, in Wales, all recorded on December 2.
The snow might deliver journey delays and energy cuts, whereas ‘some rural communities might turn into minimize off’ and pedestrians and motorists might be in danger due to icy surfaces.
A second warning, for Wednesday and Thursday, predicts additional snow showers to have an effect on the Pennines, the North West and North and West Wales.
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Chris Bulmer mentioned: ‘There are a few climate methods for Tuesday and Wednesday which we’re keeping track of that deliver the potential for disruptive snow for some areas.’
The UK Health Security Agency has a cold-health alert in power till at the very least Thursday, which places the NHS on stand-by for further demand and urges individuals to deal with susceptible buddies and neighbours.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, of UKHSA, mentioned: ‘The temperatures we’ll see main into the weekend can have a severe influence on the well being of these over the age of 65 and people with pre-existing well being circumstances because it will increase the danger of coronary heart assaults, strokes and chest infections.
‘It is significant to test in on buddies, household and neighbours to make sure they’re nicely ready for the chilly climate.’
Drivers are additionally urged to permit further time and carry objects akin to blankets in case of a breakdown.
Drivers are additionally urged to permit further time, test their autos and carry objects akin to blankets in case of a breakdown.
Amy Fellows, National Network Manager at National Highways mentioned: ‘Freezing circumstances deliver so many hazards akin to snow and ice, so take each attainable step to know your journey prematurely and permit plenty of further time when travelling to arrange for the surprising.’
Milder air shouldn’t be anticipated to reach till at the very least the weekend.
