Yahoo News Met Office snow warning issued for Yorkshire as temperatures plummet
A Met Office weather warning for snow and ice has been issued across parts of Yorkshire. The yellow weather warning encompasses parts of West Yorkshire, including parts of Huddersfield, as well as Bradford, Leeds and York in North Yorkshire.
The warning does not include areas in South Yorkshire and East Yorkshire. The weather warning comes into play from 10am on Monday, November 18, up until 10am on Tuesday, November 19. Weather experts at the Met Office have warned people about walking on untreated pavements.
The Met Office also says there could be disruption on the roads. The forecaster says in the full forecast for early next week: "Spells of rain, sleet and snow are likely during Monday and overnight into Tuesday morning.
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"The most likely scenario is for most of the snow to fall on high ground, with 5cm to 10cm possible above 300 metres and perhaps as much as 15 to 20 cm above 400 metres. There is a small chance of snow settling at lower levels, where 5 to 10 cm would prove much more disruptive, but this is very uncertain.
"As rain, sleet and snow clear on Tuesday morning, ice may form on untreated surfaces."
What should I expect?
Small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
Small chance that untreated pavements and cycle paths become impassable
Slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off
Slight chance that bus and train services may be delayed or cancelled, with some road closures and longer journey times
Small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
Small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel
What should I do?
Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous, so to keep yourself and others safe: plan your route, checking for delays and road closures, amending your travel plans if necessary
If driving, leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off; make sure you have essentials packed in your car in the event of any delays (warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).
People cope better when they have prepared in advance for the risk of power cuts or being cut off from services and amenities due to the snow. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.
