UK snow: Full list of areas forecast to get it in the UK this week
Up to 25cm of snow is forecast in parts of England and Wales for Thursday, according to the Met Office weather forecast.
There are two amber weather warnings in place for snow and ice, and five yellow weather warnings for rain, snow and ice across the UK on Thursday, some of which carry over to Friday.
The amber weather alerts are for parts of England and Wales while the yellow alerts cover most of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Here’s everything you need to know.
What do the warnings mean?
The Met Office has said the amber warnings mean there is a “good chance” rural communities are temporarily cut off, while travel delays on roads are likely and could strand some vehicles.
Power cuts are possible and mobile phone coverage may be affected.
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Delays and cancellations to rail travel are also likely, while untreated pavements and cycle paths are likely to be impassable.
Areas covered by yellow warnings for snow and ice could see longer journey times by road and for train and bus services.
There may be some icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, causing some injuries from slips and falls.
Where are the amber alerts and what time are they?
There’s an amber warning for snow across the Peak District and South Pennines in place from 12pm until 6pm on Thursday, with up to 25cm of snow forecast across high ground above 300m.
Specifically, it will affect:
• Derbyshire
• Staffordshire
• South Yorkshire
• West Yorkshire
The Met Office said strong and gusty easterly winds may lead to “some drifting in places”, and that 10-15cm of snow is expected quite widely across the warning area.
A separate amber warning for snow and ice will be in place between 8am and 3pm on Thursday in the following regions:
• Parts of North Wales (Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Powys, Wrexham)
• Northwest Shropshire
Up to 20-25cm of snow is forecast in areas above 200m.
The Met Office said that as milder air begins to arrive from the South, there is a chance that snow could turn to “freezing rain across some higher routes above 200m”.
Met Office meteorologist Amy Bokota said an easterly wind meant that places “inland and higher up” were likely to see the most snow.
She said it was “unlikely” that significant levels of snow would be on the ground for days, but added it could lead to difficult driving conditions on Thursday, particularly through the afternoon and early evening.
The forecaster added that most places would see a return to milder conditions by the end of Thursday.
The areas impacted by yellow snow warnings today
The following regions have yellow snow and ice warnings in place from now until 6am on Friday:
• East Midlands
• North East England
• North West England
• Wales
• West Midlands
• Yorkshire and Humber
• Northern Ireland
The warnings in place at the start of Friday. Pic: Met Office
There’s also a yellow snow and ice warning in the following parts of Scotland from 6pm on Thursday until 3pm on Friday:
• Central, Tayside and Fife
• SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
• Strathclyde
Yellow rain warning
There are a few parts of the UK set to avoid snow this week, but rainfall may still affect them from now until 6am on Friday, warns the Met Office.
For areas under the yellow rain warning, it’s possible a few homes and businesses could be flooded.
Bus and train services will likely be affected with journey times taking longer, and there could be spray and flooding on roads.
Here are the areas affected:
• East of England
• London and South East England
• South West England
• Wales
• West Midlands (Herefordshire)
More warnings for Scotland until Saturday
The only snow and ice warning on Saturday is for parts of Scotland. Pic: Met Office
While all other warning periods conclude on Friday, the following parts of Scotland will still have a yellow snow and ice warning in place from 3pm on Friday until 6pm on Saturday:
• Central, Tayside and Fife
• Grampian
• Highlands and Eilean Siar
• Orkney and Shetland
• Strathclyde
Police have appealed for information after a man was charged with murdering two women and raping a third.
Simon Levy has been charged with murdering 53-year-old Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo who died on the Aylesbury Estate, south-east London, on 17 March, the Metropolitan Police said.
In September, Levy, of Beaufoy Road, Tottenham, north London, was charged with murdering 39-year-old Sheryl Wilkins who was found unresponsive in High Road, Tottenham, on 24 August.
He is also accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, non-fatal strangulation and two counts of rape against a third woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, in Haringey, north London, on 21 January, police said.
The 40-year-old will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with Ms Valencia-Trujillo’s murder.
Sheryl Wilkins was found unresponsive in High Road, Tottenham, on 24 August. Pic: Metropolitan Police
He is also due to appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday for a plea and trial preparation hearing for the murder of Ms Wilkins.
Detectives believe there may be individuals who have information relevant to this investigation – or who are yet to report incidents which have directly impacted them – and are asking for people to come forward.
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Family of woman killed 56 years ago, in a case of mistaken identity, believe her remains are buried in a garden
A new “national day” to honour victims and survivors of terrorism will be added to the calendar from next year, it has been revealed.
The annual commemoration will fall on 21 August, and will be marked in a different place each year to recognise the widespread impact of terrorism around the country.
It comes after a 12-week public consultation showed 91% supported the plan for a national day, and 84% strongly supported the proposal.
Flowers left in St Ann’s Square, Manchester, to remember the Manchester Arena terror attack. Pic: PA
How the day will look, including a final name and symbol, will be worked out collaboratively between survivors and ministers, according to the Home Office.
But it will “honour and remember victims and survivors of terrorism”, encouraging survivors to access specialist support, spotlighting their stories, and educating the public.
A spokesperson for the Home Office confirmed that it would not be a bank holiday.
Jo Berry, whose father Sir Anthony Berry was killed in the IRA Brighton hotel bombing in 1984, said victims of terrorism would no longer be “a footnote of history”.
Jo Berry, whose father was killed in the Brighton bombing in 1984, with convicted bomber Patrick Magee in 2004. File pic: PA
She said: “What we remember as a nation matters. It sends a signal about what we value.
“For too long, survivors of terror attacks, and those who have been killed in them, have been a footnote of history. Survivors have felt ignored and forgotten.
“That’s why Survivors Against Terror launched a campaign for a new national day of memorial three years ago.”
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Travis Frain, who survived the Westminster Bridge attack in 2017, also backed the campaign.
He said: “A national day would provide an opportunity to remember those we have lost, to pay tribute to the bravery and resilience of those who have survived these heinous acts, and for us to look forward to the future to educate the next generation.”
The date was chosen to coincide with the UN International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.
Plans have also been announced for a new support hub to help victims in the aftermath of terror attacks.
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