Met Office weather forecast as temperatures to plummet to -5C – see …

Many face travel disruption today with up to 5cm of snow^[1] anticipated to fall as temperatures^[2] continue to plunge across the UK.

Yellow weather^[3] warnings have been issued by the Met Office^[4] today and Thursday for snow and ice and cover northeast England, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Humberside and large swathes of Scotland^[5].

As the Mirror has reported, temperatures have dropped in the last few days and snow has been widely anticipated to fall today and for the rest of the week^[6]. It is likely to cause disruption on roads and on rail networks, and pavements and other surfaces will become treacherous due to ice.

The Met Office has forecast average temperatures around or less than 2°C across northeast England, northwest England and Yorkshire and Humberside from today until Tuesday December 5.

Writing on its website about todays weather, the Met Office^[7] says: "Wintry showers will lead to ice forming on untreated surfaces during Tuesday evening and overnight into Wednesday morning. Snow will begin to accumulate, especially away from windward coasts, with 1-3cm possible. Higher routes of northeast Scotland may see up to 5cm of snow accumulate."

Southern areas may be affected, most likely on Thursday however, as the mercury will remain low for several days yet. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Neil Armstrong, said: "There is a reducing chance of snow for southern areas of the UK, although there is still a chance we may see some sleety wintry showers over higher ground in areas such as Dartmoor or Exmoor. Northern and northeastern areas of the UK in the moist north / northeasterly airflow continue to see a chance of snow or sleet and yellow snow and ice National Severe Weather Warnings have been issued."

09:35Ellie Fry

When is it too cold to walk your dog in winter and what temperature is dangerous?

Taking your dog^[8] out for a walk is important for your furry friend’s health. This is easy to do when the weather^[9] is bright and warm, but what happens in the winter?

Frosty winter weather gets to all of us, with many choosing to wrap up and stay in whenever they can help it. If it’s too cold for you, it should be no surprise that being out and about for a walk in the winter can be dangerous for your pooch, too. Here's everything you need to know about walking your dogs^[10] in the winter, including what temperature is too dangerous and ways to protect them from the cold^[11].

For the full story, visit this link^[12].

09:32Bradley Jolly

Cute pictures emerge of families enjoying the dusting

Families are out having fun in the snow this morning.

Six-month-old baby Finnley Daniels experienced snow for the first time, as he enjoyed a sledge along the snow covered streets of Cullercoats, North Tyneside.

Little Finnley Daniels, who is six months old, experiences snow for the first time ( North News & Pictures northnews.co.uk) 09:23Bradley Jolly

Southern areas may see wintry showers on Thursday and/or Friday, forecasters say

The Met Office deputy chief meteorologist David Oliver warned of an uncertain weather period on Thursday and Friday for the southern half of England and Wales.

"The weather models are highlighting several possible solutions from very wet to mainly dry, with a mainly dry picture the most probable outcome at present," he said.

"However, some models include the prospect of an area of low pressure developing and moving in from the south or south-west.

"If this solution proves to be correct, we could see an area of warmer and moisture-laden air 'bumping' into the cold air further north. Along the boundary of the two air masses lies a zone across southern and central Britain where snowfall could develop fairly widely."

He added: "Snow in any affected area is unlikely to be anything more than transient and short-lived, but it could lead to small totals and some disruption over a few hours before melting."

Picturesque scenes are pictured in the North Yorkshire Moors this morning 09:20Bradley Jolly

Is the snow likely to settle significantly?

Snow is not expected to linger as ground temperatures usually remain relatively high at this time of year compared to late winter after the ground loses more of its warmth.

It is therefore unlikely to settle for any significant period of time in most places. It is, naturally, colder on higher ground though, especially in Scotland.

09:11KEY EVENT

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)'s warnings for cold-health alerts

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued warnings of its own, with yellow and amber cold-health alerts for northern regions of England until Tuesday December 5.

The regions included in the amber alert are:

• North East
• North West
• Yorkshire and the Humber

The regions included in the yellow alert are:

• East Midlands
• West Midlands

The Met Office has forecast average temperatures around or less than 2°C during the time of the alert in areas under amber alert, with wintry showers, icy conditions, and some snow. It has warned residents to take care of the vulnerable.

People walk their dogs in snow at a park earlier this year ( PA) 09:07Bradley Jolly

Roads have been gritted across the regions affected by the yellow weather warnings

Roads have been treated across regions affected by the yellow weather warnings.

Durham County Council, for instance, reminded its residents mountaineous and rural routes were salted first thing.

There has been snow across the county today.

09:04Bradley Jolly

Is Republic of Ireland affected by the low pressure?

The Met Eireann has issued a yellow fog warning for large parts of the Republic of Ireland.

It is unlikely to snow there today, though, forecasters reckon.

"This morning will be cold and mainly dry with mist and some dense patches of fog in places. Frost and some icy patches in east Leinster and in Ulster. Mist, fog and frost will slowly clear and bright or sunny spells will develop," a spokesperson for The Met Eireann said.

08:59Bradley Jolly

No rail services affected significantly by the weather as yet

Despite snow falling - steadily in some places - no rail services are reporting significant delays or cancellations.

Those intending to travel should check their company's websites, such as that of the TransPennine Express and Great Northern.

The Met Office anticipates a chance of travel disruption due to the inclement weather.

08:55Bradley Jolly

Police across UK warn of road closures due to snow and ice

Police are warning drivers of road closures due to the weather across the country.

North Yorkshire Constabulary says the A169 in the North York Moors is shut. Motorists should find an alternative route.

08:39Bradley Jolly

Bitterly cold temperatures aren't going away anytime soon

Daytime temperatures are expected to drop to cold, single-digit figures this week.

Night temperatures are expected to stay below freezing for large parts of England and Scotland. There is more bad news for those missing the summer warmth as frigid temperatures will likely continue into next week.

Weather maps show just how temperatures are going to fall this week ( WXcharts) 08:36Bradley Jolly

Temperatures plummet across UK during the commute

Temperatures dropped to as low as -6C during the morning commute.

BBC Weather says there is a risk of ice and patchy freezing fog across the country throughout the day. It has been particularly bitter, though, across Cumbria and Lncashire in England, and Ayrshire

08:25Bradley Jolly

The Met Office reminds drivers what to do when its snowy and/or icy

The Met Office says drivers must consider the following during snowy weather;

• Avoid travel if possible

• If you must drive check the Highway Code for advice on driving in ice and snowy weather. A summary of the advice is: Take care around gritters. Don't be tempted to overtake. Slow down - it can take 10 times longer to stop in snowy or icy conditions, so allow extra room. Use the highest gear possible to avoid wheel spin. Manoeuvre gently and avoid harsh braking and acceleration. If you start to skid, gently ease off the accelerator and avoid braking. If braking is necessary, pump the brakes don't slam them on. If you get stuck, stay with your car and tie something brightly coloured to your aerial

• If you go outside wear several layers of clothing and keep dry to prevent loss of body heat. Watch out for signs of hypothermia - uncontrollable shivering, slow/slurred speech, memory lapse and drowsiness and frostbite - loss of feeling in and pale appearance of fingers, toes, nose and ear lobes. Keep moving your arms and legs to help the blood circulate

• Be aware of black ice. It isn't always visible and so can be an even greater hazard for both motorists and pedestrians. Black ice may be formed when rain or drizzle fall on a road surface which is at a temperature below zero

08:14Bradley Jolly

Weather warning remains in place in Northern Ireland

A yellow weather warning has been issued for County Antrim, County Londonderry and County Tyrone in Northern Ireland.

The Met Office says icy patches may cause difficult driving conditions this morning.

It warns;

• Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
• Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths

The weather warnings in place today are pictured ( Met Office) 08:03Bradley Jolly

First clips of snowfall emerge on social media

People across northern parts of England and many areas of Scotland have woken to snow, and are sharing images and video online.

So too are authorities in attempts to warn people, particularly drivers, about the dangers of the weather. Some roads, particularly in rural areas, are untreated, which will make journeys even more difficult today.

This clip, shared by North East Traffic Live on X, shows cars navigate the busy A1300 in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, as snow falls.

07:41Bradley Jolly

Warning for commuters this morning due to ice

Icy patches and snow are possible, and may lead to hazardous conditions into Wednesday morning, the Met Office says.

It adds Brits should expect;

• Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
• Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
• Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services

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