Storm Bert to hit the UK on Saturday bringing heavy snow and rain

The Mett Office has said Storm Bert will hit large parts of the UK which will bring heavy snow and rain with strong winds.

There is a number of national severe weather warnings issued for the weekend and on Thursday and Friday wintry showers will continue to impact the UK.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holley said, “Storm Bert marks a shift to much milder air and wintry hazards will gradually diminish through the weekend, but heavy snowfall is expected across parts of northern England and Scotland for a time on Saturday, especially over higher ground, and warnings are in place.”

“Heavy rain through Saturday and Sunday, especially in southern and western parts of the UK, will also bring impacts for some with a number of warnings in place.

“We expect 50-75 mm of rainfall quite widely within the warning areas, but in excess of 100 mm is possible over high ground in parts of Wales and southwest England.”

“In addition, rapid melting of lying snow over the weekend and periods of strong winds are likely to exacerbate impacts and bring the potential for travel disruption, as well as flooding for some.”