A new weather system, Storm Pedro, is set to hit the UK this week, bringing a mix of snow, heavy rain, and icy conditions to parts of the country.
The storm, named by Météo France, is expected to have a more severe impact in France, while the UK will likely experience milder effects, with snow mainly confined to hilly areas.
Yellow weather warnings have been issued for Wednesday and Thursday, covering several regions, as authorities urge the public to take extra care, particularly when travelling. Even light snow and ice could cause disruptions on roads and public transport.
Ice is expected to form on untreated surfaces in Wales and western England, while rain, sleet, and snow are forecast to gradually clear eastwards on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Temperatures are expected to fall close to, or slightly below, freezing.
The Met Office has also issued a rain and snow warning for Northern Ireland from 4am to 8pm on Wednesday. Forecasters warn that outbreaks of rain, hill snow, and strong winds could disrupt travel, potentially stranding vehicles and passengers, delaying or cancelling rail and air services, and causing a small risk of power or phone outages in rural communities.
Meteorologists advise checking local forecasts and allowing extra time for journeys as the storm moves through the country.
The Met Office said: “There is the potential for an area of rain and snow to affect parts of Wales, central England and into the southern Pennines during Wednesday evening and overnight into Thursday.”
The Met Office added, “An area of rain, falling as snow over some high ground, will move slowly east across much of Northern Ireland during Wednesday, before tending to ease later in the day. This will be accompanied by strong southeasterly winds which may gust 45-55mph in places, particularly during the morning. Rainfall totals of 10-15mm are predicted fairly widely, with 20-30mm in some southern and western areas.”
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