Amber Warning of Snow

Amber Warning of Snow

Snow showers are expected to become aligned in a band across more southern parts of northern England and into the northeast Midlands and Lincolnshire during the early hours of Tuesday.

Amounts of snow will be variable, but where showers become aligned there is the potential for 10-15 cm of snow to accumulate within 6 hours, particularly above 100 metres, with drifting in the strong westerly winds.

Disruptive snowfalls possible across the southern Pennines and parts of Greater Manchester by Tuesday morning. Icy stretches forming. 

The public should be prepared for disruption, particularly to transport, with trans-Pennine routes at particular risk.

Tuesday Further sleet and snow showers, but these tending to turn back to rain at lower-levels by mid-afternoon and generally becoming drier into the evening. Feeling very cold in strong winds.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday Other than a few rogue wintry showers, generally dry with some sunshine at times. Perhaps some rain, sleet or snow for a time on Friday. Cold with widespread overnight frosts.