Met Office issues snow and ice warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of snow and ice for Tuesday and Wednesday and a yellow warning of wind for Thursday.

Snow showers will be heaviest and most frequent across western Scotland, although north west England nay also be affected.

There's a real wintry flavour to the forecast over the next 48 hours ☃️ Most of us could see some #snow showers, but it's mainly over northern parts of the UK and over hills where we'll see accumulations #weatheraware pic.twitter.com/bnw3zK7RJn

— Met Office (@metoffice) January 15, 2018

A Met Office spokesman said: “Heavy, squally showers will turn to sleet, hail and snow for many areas of Scotland later on Monday, then parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England Monday night.

“Snow showers will continue through Tuesday and Tuesday night, although perhaps more of sleet and hail near some coasts. Over the hills, snow will drift in the strong to gale force winds.

“The warning has been updated to increase the amounts of snow and impacts. Travel delays on roads are possible, as are public transport cancellations.

“There is a chance of power cuts, while services such as mobile phone coverage may be affected.

“A few rural communities may become cut off. In addition some roads and pavements will turn icy, increasing the chances of accidents or injuries.”