Heavy snow and strong winds of up to 70 mph are expected to hit parts of the UK on Friday, Dec. 29, with forecasters warning of power cuts and travel disruption.
Temperatures plummeted to -12C at Loch Glascarnoch in the Scottish Highlands last night, while much of the UK experienced sub-zero temperatures.
An amber weather warning for snow is in place across northern England and the southern Pennines.
Highways England has issued a “snow alert” for those driving in the north of the country on Friday.
A separate yellow warning for snow is in place for parts of Scotland and the northern half of England. The Met Office also issued yellow warnings for ice and strong winds, with a chance of hail and thunder.
The Met Office warned there may be power cuts, with travel delays likely.
The RAC warned drivers to be prepared with a winter breakdown kit. They said they expected to attend a breakdown every 10 seconds on Friday.
“Drivers in the areas likely to be affected should consider delaying their journeys if they are not absolutely essential, as some disruption is likely.”
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