Effective:

2024-11-20T11:31:14+00:00

Expires:

2024-11-21T15:00:00+00:00

Certainty:

Likely

Event:

Yellow snow warning

Type:

Update

Severity:

Moderate

Urgency:

Future

Areas:

London & South East England | South West England

Information on update: Warning area updated to extend further east into Hampshire. Snow amounts also updated for higher parts of Dartmoor. A spell of rain and snow is expected to develop across south and southwest England early on Thursday. Accumulating snow is most likely over higher ground above 200 metres where 2-5 cm is probable. There is a chance that similar accumulations occur at lower levels in places. Higher parts of Dartmoor could see 10-15 cm. There is also likely to be a risk of ice developing as skies clear into Thursday night. What should I do? 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. If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger). Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

Instruction: What to expect: Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.