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Snow and Ice Warning Colder weather is expected across the UK this week accompanied by frosts, hail and sleet, particularly from mid-week onwards. Snow is expected to settle over higher ground in the northern half of the UK - the Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings for parts of Scotland
of Wednesday with the heaviest and most frequent snow showers then likely across northern and western Scotland, Northern Ireland and around Irish Sea coasts. There will be coastal gales as well as a risk of hail and thunder in some locations. Other parts of the UK could still see some snow at times
on Friday for those in the southwest, with warm air from the south increasing the chances of some thundery showers in parts of Devon and Cornwall. The risk of thundery outbreaks increases and spreads further north and east through the weekend, with the possibility of hail and gusty winds possible
localised disruption, especially in exposed coastal and upland areas. Elsewhere, the day will be characterised by a mix of sunshine and showers. These showers will be heavy at times, with a risk of hail and thunder, particularly in western regions where they will be most frequent. Eastern
bringing a mixture of rain, hail, sleet and snow, most frequently across parts of the north and west.” There are then strong signals for a change to northeasterly winds towards the end of next week. As we go through the rest of the month and into February the longer-range outlook indicates
and hail will be additional hazards. “By tonight, the thunderstorms in the south of England are expected to ease, leaving behind largely dry and fine conditions. Temperatures will be cooler than recent nights, particularly away from the southeast.” Friday continues the showery theme, with a risk of heavy
localised disruption, especially in exposed coastal and upland areas. Elsewhere, the day will be characterised by a mix of sunshine and showers. These showers will be heavy at times, with a risk of hail and thunder, particularly in western regions where they will be most frequent. Eastern
the risk of thunderstorms and small hail in the heaviest showers. Storm Amy at the weekend? Saturday continues the theme of sunshine and showers, with a chance of heavier rain moving across southern areas. But, it’s a deepening area of low-pressure that has caused the media to ask – is Storm Amy
unsettled in northern and western areas. Any showers in the north could be wintry with hail and thunder, but even here, any snow will be mainly on high ground. The south of the country will see the best of the drier and brighter conditions. While temperatures will be near normal for the time of year
to some localised surface water flooding. Hail, lightning, and isolated strong wind gusts would be additional hazards. Forecasting exactly where thunderstorms will form at this range is fraught with uncertainty, so please stay up to date with the Met Office forecast through the weekend, and any
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