5 h. ago Met Office warns of snow, ice and lightning on New Year's Day as it updates forecast

The Met Office has now warned that lightning could be an additional hazard on New Year's Day on top of snow, ice and high winds in several areas of the country

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6 h. ago UK weather: Heavy snow to fall on New Year's Day as Met Office issues warning

A yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Scotland from 6am on New Year’s Day until midnight on January 2

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6 h. ago When is it going to snow? All the latest as yellow snow and ice warning issued for parts of Scotland

Travel disruption is likely during the period of the weather warning.

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9 h. ago New Year snowstorm to bring 11 inches of snow as Met Office issues 5 yellow warnings

A New Year snowstorm is set to hit the UK with parts of the country told to expect 11 inches, around 30cm, of snow and travel disruption as 2026 arrives

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11 h. ago Met Office issues snow warning as New Year brings Arctic freeze that has sent temperatures plummeting to

The Met Office has issued a 42-hour yellow warning for heavy snow showers and gale-force winds in Scotland from 6am on New Year's Day until the end of Friday.

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18 h. ago UK snow: Met Office forecasts up to 11 inches of the white stuff amid Arctic blast

The Met Office says temperatures are set to plunge due to a "gale force northerly wind," the nature of which will lead to significant drifting of snow throughout Friday

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27 h. ago Snow map: Where wintry showers and ice will hit UK on New Year’s Day after Met Office weather warning

The Met Office has warned that frequent and heavy snow showers may lead to some travel disruption.

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27 h. ago Met Office maps show 'heavy snow' in North West in new year with Greater Manchester hit

A cold snap is expected to hit the UK in the new year

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31 h. ago The Met Office reveal the UK is expected to be hit by snow this week

The Met Office reveal the UK is expected to be hit by snow this week - but where?  Guardian Series

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32 h. ago Heavy snow set to hit UK as Met Office issues New Year weather warning

Amber cold health alert also issued with temperatures expected to plummet to as low as -2C bringing possible surge in deaths

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33 h. ago Met Office snow and ice severe weather warning issued with up to 30cm of snow

Between 10-20cm of snow could fall in some areas, The Met Office warned, with 30cm possible on higher ground meanwhile “gale force” winds risk “significant drifting” of snow creating travel chaos

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33 h. ago Parts of Scotland to be hit with 'frequent and heavy snow showers' as Met Office issue snow and ice warning

On the highest routes and hills, snowfall of 30cm or more may build throughout the period of the warning.

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33 h. ago Met Office issue New Year's Day yellow weather warning as snow and ice on way

Swathes of Scotland are expected to be hit with snow and ice as a yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for the first day of 2026

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33 h. ago Heavy snow showers on way in parts of UK as weather warning issued by Met Office

A yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Scotland from 6am on New Year’s Day until midnight on January 2.

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33 h. ago Met Office warns of 'dangerous' snow and ice in UK on New Year's Day

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office

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35 h. ago Scotland weather: Snow forecast issued by the Met Office ahead of New Year's Day

Watch the Met Office video forecast, as brisk northwesterly winds are forecast to bring wintry showers to the north.

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36 h. ago Met Office says snow is on the way and Wales could be hit within days

All signs point to snow for Wales in January

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47 h. ago Met Office forecast reveals 'snow is coming' within days and pinpoints where

Met Office and BBC weather forecasters both say snow is likely to come to the UK in January, with their latest predictions pinpointing exactly where it will fall

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53 h. ago Met Office map shows where snow could fall in England on New Year's Day

The new year could bring a snowy start for some parts of England

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57 h. ago Met Office issues snow update as new year to get off to cold start

The start of 2026 could be a chilly one for many people across the UK

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