Weather Warnings Archive: Friday 19 Jan 2024 10:00 GMT - UK

issued by the Metoffice at
   10:00, 19.01.2024

valid from
   00:00, 19.01.2024
until
   15:00, 19.01.2024

Region: Orkney & Shetland

Wintry showers will continue on Friday, some of these showers becoming quite prolonged. Further accumulations of up to 5 cm are possible on low ground at first, and 10 to 20 cm possible on ground above 300 metres where fresh snow will be drifting in windy conditions. Snow will become increasingly confined to ground above 300 metres by the end of the morning. Ice will be an additional hazard as snow showers turn to rain at lower levels through the morning. What should I do? Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary. If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger). Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area. Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary. If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger). Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Further snow, as well as the threat of icy patches, will bring further disruption on Friday.

The public is advised to take extra care, further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html