UK – Temperatures in the northern parts of the UK could drop to as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius on Friday night as the winter weather continues, according to the Met Office.
Four yellow weather warnings, mostly for ice, and one for snow and ice, are in place for several parts of the country, with the Met Office issuing a warning for a “severe frost.”
The intense cold has already brought heavy snow to many areas, and dozens of flood warnings and alerts are in place due to heavy rain or snowmelt.
Met Office meteorologist Liam Eslick said: “There will be a few more cold days, but things will improve at the start of next week.”
He stated that on Friday night, temperatures are expected to drop below freezing again, with -15°C (5°F) and -20°C (-4°F) possible in parts of Scotland and northern England.
Widespread travel disruptions have been reported on road and rail services so far this week.
Manchester Airport reopened its two runways on Thursday after a temporary closure caused by “significant snow levels.” In an update, the airport advised that “some departures and arrivals may still experience delays.”
There are four weather warnings in place:
- A yellow warning for snow and ice for parts of northern Scotland is in effect until 10:00 on Friday.
- A yellow warning for ice is in place until 10:00 on Friday in parts of East England, East Midlands, North East England, Yorkshire & Humber, and South West Scotland and the Lothian Borders.
- A yellow warning for ice continues until 10:00 on Friday for parts of Northern Ireland, East Midlands, Wales, West Midlands, and North West England.
- A yellow warning for ice was issued overnight on Friday and lasts until 11:00, covering areas in South West England and Wales.
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