Met Office says exact hour UK snow will end after days of flurries

The Met Office has explained the exact hour a week of snow chaos will finally end - as the forecast shows milder conditions sweeping in as we head towards December and eventually Christmas. It comes amid yellow and amber warnings for snowfall.

Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin said: "Heavy snow is expected over parts of northern England and Scotland - a short sharp burst on Saturday. We could see 40cm on higher ground, but even 5cm to 10cm at low levels, accompanied by a strong and gusty wind."

Mr Deakin went on to warn of "heavy rain" coming with the snow, and said Storm Bert is also bringing "milder air". He said: "So it will warm up, so the snow won't last that long." He also warned that the melting of the snow, together with torrential rain, could lead to potential "flooding issues".

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Snow will melt away through Saturday, November 23, despite amber alerts in the north of England, with Birmingham facing 14C temperatures by midday. The Met Office's Jason Kelly said: “Accumulations of 50-75 mm are expected to fall fairly widely during this time. There is a chance that some places over Dartmoor for example, could see 100-150 mm. In addition, rapid melting of lying snow over the weekend may bring flooding for some.”

Mr Kelly said: “Storm Bert is what we call a ‘multi-hazard event’, bringing snow, rain and wind to the UK for the majority of the weekend. Multiple National Severe Weather Warnings are in place and will be added to and amended over the weekend. It’s possible this may be at short notice, so it is important people keep up to date with the very latest forecast.”

Mark Nash, National Network Manager at National Highways, said: “With the arrival of Storm Bert it is important to plan ahead for your journey, and if weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour and take extra care.

“A section of our website provides practical advice for travelling in storms, high winds and gales. It’s also a good idea for people to remember TRIP – Top-up your vehicle; Rest every two hours, Inspect tyres and lights and Prepare for the journey ahead.”