Met Office issues rare 'danger to life' warning as snow approaches
ok.co.ukThe Met Office has sounded the alarm with an amber weather warning, alerting to treacherous travel conditions and potential power cuts this weekend due to heavy snow and icy rain.
A snow weather warning is in effect from 9pm tomorrow until midnight on Sunday, highlighting concerns that rural communities may be "cut off".The forewarned area stretches from Sheffield to Carlisle, with potential impacts including power outages and reduced mobile phone signal.
Another amber alert for snow and ice kicks in at 6pm tomorrow through to noon on Sunday, embracing swathes of Wales, Birmingham, Nottingham and Manchester.The Met Office cautions that "snow and freezing rain will likely lead to disruption to transport and some other services" across these regions.
For those in North-west England, Scotland, North Wales, and Northern Ireland, there's a fresh yellow warning for icy surfaces starting from 4pm Friday until 10am Saturday.Travel delays, a slight chance of power cuts, and a risk of injuries from slipping on ice are all on the cards, according to forecasters.
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