by The Met Office has issued new amber weather warnings for parts of northern England and North Wales on Thursday.
The forecaster said up to 25cm of snow is forecast across the Peak District and the southern Pennines on Thursday, with a warning in place from midday until 6pm. A separate warning for snow and ice is in place between 8am and 3pm across north Wales and Shropshire.
A yellow weather warning for rain has also been issued for southern England and Wales. The Met Office said there will be periods of heavy rain which could cause flooding and transport delays.
The updated warnings come after a yellow weather warning for snow and ice was extended as the Met Office warned travelers in Scotland, North Wales, the Midlands, Yorkshire, the North East, North West, East England and Northern Ireland that they could affect transport. this week.
The Met Office has also issued a yellow snow warning covering Northern Ireland, northern Wales and northern England from 6am on Thursday to 6am on Friday. It is predicted that up to two centimeters of snow is possible at lower levels, 2-5cm on land above 200 metres, and as much as 15-25cm above 400m.
There is a risk of power cuts, travel delays and “a slight chance of some rural communities being cut off”, the Met Office warned. He added that the snow will decrease later in the day on Thursday, and it could turn back to rain or drizzle, especially in the south and east of the warning area.
A yellow weather warning means there is a slight chance of power cuts, travel delays and rural communities being cut off by the snow.
Looking ahead to the weekend in its long-range forecast for Friday February 9 to Sunday February 18, the Met Office said: “Cold air which has already established across the north of the UK is likely to spread to all parts through the weekend next.
“As it does so there is a risk of more snow or snow falling in some parts, but this should be more limited in amount than earlier in the week.”
The Met Office’s deputy chief meteorologist, Chris Almond, said: “While there will be rain early this week, sometimes heavy, gradually moving south, there is an increased signal for winter hazards as we move through the week as cold air moves north. over the UK.
“From Thursday the risk of snow could become more effective, as light air tries to move back in from the south, hitting the cold air and increasing the chance of snow on the edge. Although many details are still to be worked out, the initial risk of snow looks to be highest in northern England and Wales from Thursday.
Met Office meteorologist Liam Eslick said it looked like a “cold spell” was on the way as a high pressure area moved into the UK towards next week. He said: “It looks like we’ll see cooler conditions start to return next week and it looks like it’s going to be towards the end of February.”
Yahoo breaks down the weather for each region of the UK, according to the Met Office.
London and the South East
Cold start and overnight rain clearing but staying cloudy. Brighter spells across northern parts with light winds. Maximum temperature 8C.
Rain spreading north Thursday, sunny at times. More rain and wind on Friday. Some brighter spells on Saturday, turning cloudier with light winds.
Southwest
Clouds and rain expected along southern coasts in the morning before spreading back across the region in the afternoon. Light winds. Feeling a little fresher than the last few days. Maximum temperature 10C.
The end of the week is not bad with periods of heavy rain. Some drier periods are possible on Friday and Saturday. The strength of the wind, although it turns milder again.
Midland
A cold and frosty start in the East Midlands with plenty of sunshine and light winds. Maximum temperature 7C.
In West Midland it will be a fine dry day, with periods of hazy sun breaking through a layer of cloud. Feeling especially cooler and fresher than it has been of late. Light winds. Maximum temperature 7C.
A cold start to Thursday in the East Midlands before the rain spreads north with a risk of snow to low levels. More rain or rain and drizzle on Friday. Drier but still cloudy on Saturday.
Conditions turned unsettled again to end the week in the West Midlands, with blustery winds and the uncertain arrival of snow on Thursday, which could affect places. Outbreaks of rain lingering until Friday and Saturday.
Northeast
A cold and frosty start on Wednesday, with plenty of sunshine and light winds. The odd showers possible and significantly cooler than the last few days. Maximum temperature 5C.
Another frosty start to Thursday before the wind and rain spread from the north, risk of snow to low levels. Rain and more snow possible on Friday. Cloudy with rain on Saturday, cold.
Northwest
A fine dry day with periods of hazy sun peeking through a layer of cloud. Feeling especially cooler and fresher than it has been of late. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6C.
Turning relentlessly again towards the end of the week with blustery winds. There will be some snow on Thursday, which could affect places, with outbreaks of rain waiting until Friday and Saturday.
Scotland
Sunny spells and scattered wintry showers over the Highlands, easing in the evening. Maximum temperature 3C.
Sunny spells with a few wintry showers at times in southern Scotland. Feeling cold with a westerly to north-westerly wind and a maximum temperature of 5C.
A few snow showers in the north on Thursday in the Highlands, but otherwise mostly dry and bright. Scattered showers or longer periods of snow or sleet Friday and Saturday, with strong winds.
Mostly dry and bright on Thursday at the Borders, scattered showers in the afternoon. Scattered showers or longer periods of snow or heavy snow Friday and Saturday, with strong winds.
Northern Ireland
Bright or sunny spells and a few wintry showers at times on Wednesday. Feeling cold but with mostly light wind. Maximum temperature 6C.
Bright start to Thursday but rain, snow and snow coming from the south during the morning. Showers or longer periods of rain, snow and sleet Friday and Saturday.
Wales
A fine dry day on Wednesday, with periods of hazy sun passing through a layer of cloud. Feeling especially cooler and fresher than it has been of late. Light winds. Maximum temperature 7C.
Turning relentlessly again towards the end of the week with blustery winds. Uncertain arrival of snow on Thursday, which could affect places, with outbreaks of rain waiting until Friday and Saturday.
