Met Office adverse weather warning

An Adverse Weather warning has been issued by the Met Office. This is a Cold Weather Alert Level-3, in effect from 18:00hrs Wednesday 7^th December – 09:00hrs Monday 12^th December.

This may be extended as the cold conditions currently look to continue further into next week.  

Highlights:

• Conditions are expected to turn rather cold by mid-week as air from the Arctic spreads south across the country.
• Very cold nights are expected, with widespread frosts and potentially severe frosts.
• Daytime temperatures persisting near or just above freezing, with overnight temperatures continuing to trend downwards.
• Wintry showers in some coastal areas may push inland at times, bringing a risk of icy patches 

Further information and guidance is available online:

• UK weather warnings - Met Office
• http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/cold-weather-alert/

Keep an eye on the forecasts over the next week.