Weather warning issued across North West of England as snow and ice set to hit bringing travel disruption
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the North West of England which will bring with it some travel disruption.
The warning, which comes into effect from tomorrow at 7pm until Friday at noon, will bring outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow likely to lead to icy surfaces.
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Any settling snow will mainly be confined to high ground, above 200 metres 2 to 5 cm is possible, and above 300 metres, a few locations may see as much as 10cm.
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The rain and snow is expected to clear south during the early hours of Friday with temperatures expected to fall quickly as skies clear, leading to ice on untreated surfaces.
Areas across the North West of England that could be affected include:
- Cheshire East.
- Cumbria.
- Greater Manchester.
- Lancashire.
What should I expect?
Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls.If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery.
Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous.
Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey.
Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary.
Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.