Summary

  1. Three yellow warnings in place across the UKpublished at 07:54 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November

    The Met Office has issued three yellow warnings, external for snow and ice in northern Scotland, northern England, and parts of Northern Ireland, the Midlands and north-east Wales.

    The warning for Northern Ireland is currently in place until 10:00 this morning, while northern England, the Midlands and parts of north-east Wales are expected to have snow and ice until 11:00.

    The weather warning for Scotland will remain in place until 10:00 on Wednesday.

    The Met Office has warned up to 20cm of snow may accumulate in the worst affected areas as the country with possible travel delays and disruption on roads.

    It also says power cuts may occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected by weather conditions.

  2. Commuters warned of disruption as snow falls across UKpublished at 07:51 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November

    The Met Office has issued weather alerts for snow and ice, warning motorists and commuters of possible disruption after snow started falling across parts of the country yesterday.

    National Rail said the weather could have an impact on Northern Rail services in Yorkshire until at least 14:00 GMT today, while Mersey Rail warned that the first services of the day would run without passengers so lines could be checked after temperatures fell to -3C overnight.

    National Highways has issued an amber severe weather alert for snow on roads in the North East and North West regions of England.

    It said roads including the M56 in Manchester and the M1 at Leeds and Sheffield could see up to 5cm of snow.

    The Met Office warnings for parts of Northern Ireland is place until 10:00, while the warning lasts until 11:00 for areas in the East Midlands, Yorkshire and the north of England.

    The warning in northern Scotland lasts until 10:00 on Wednesday.

  3. Snow and ice warnings as UK gets taste of winterpublished at 07:50 Greenwich Mean Time 19 November

    Snow begins to fall in Lee Park Liverpool. The UK is bracing for snow, ice and cold temperatures as up to 20cm of snow could hit the UK over the coming daysImage source, PA Media
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    Snow begins to fall in Lee Park Liverpool

    Brrrrrrrrrrrr.... it's nippy outside across the country, with the Met Office saying we're getting the "first taste of winter".

    Motorists and commuters are being warned of possible disruption, and there are three yellow warnings in place for snow and ice in northern England, the Midlands, Scotland, north-east Wales and parts of Northern Ireland.

    Snow has started falling in parts of the country. Scotland has recorded the coldest temperatures since last winter, with minus 7.8C logged in Tulloch Bridge, in the Scottish Highlands.

    Our advice: wrap up warm and stay with us for updates.