Snow and ice forecast for Saturday

Rain falling onto frozen surfaces will cause it to be icy underfoot

Expect more cold weather this Saturday (16 January) as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice.

An area of rain pushing eastwards is expected to turn snow in places as it encounters colder air. At first the main hazard may be rain falling onto frozen surfaces leading to ice, especially on higher level routes. However snow becomes more likely during the early morning.

Heavier snowfall is more likely above 200m in northern England and Scotland, where 5-10cm of snow may accumulate, possibly 20cm on highest routes. At lower levels and further south, 2-5cm of snow may accumulate in places.

What to expect

• There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel
• There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
• A small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
• A small chance that untreated pavements and cycle paths become dangerous, posing a greater risk of injury