Vast area of UK issued weather warning as up to 20cm of snow expected

A yellow weather warning has been issued across much of Scotland, northern England, parts of Wales and the West Midlands.

Travel could be disrupted early this week due to incoming snow and ice in the region as some areas could see up to 20cm of snow.

The Met Office announced today that some roads and railways are likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services as the storm moves through.

Icy patches are also expected on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, with some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces possible.

Snow and ice weather warnings are in force in northern Scotland throughout the whole of Sunday, with the white stuff expected to come down in heaps.

But the sub-zero Arctic blast crippling Britain with lows of -5°C will spread further south and inland throughout next week, forecasters say.

Meanwhile, a similar warning for Northern Ireland is also in place all day on Monday.

‘Whilst accumulation amounts will vary, parts of northern Scotland could see around 10cms of snow over the two days,’ the Met Office said.

‘Strong winds could result in drifting of lying snow in places. Where showers become more organised, there is a chance some low-lying areas could see up to 10cm in a few hours.

‘As increasingly cold air spreads south, showers will fall as snow to all levels during the day.

‘Up to 5 cm of snow is likely over higher routes with a few cms also expected at lower levels.’

Icy patches are also expected on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, with some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces possible.