The UK is facing a new yellow warning for snow and ice issued by the Met Office for Sunday following the impact of Storm Goretti. The storm brought almost 100mph winds, leading to power outages affecting thousands of properties in different regions. Weather alerts are ongoing for the weekend, with northern England and Scotland under a new warning for snow and ice from early Sunday morning until midday.
The forecast suggests snowfall that may cause disruptions, potentially delaying travel on roads and affecting various modes of transportation. Slippery icy surfaces could pose injury risks, and power cuts are also a concern. The Met Office highlighted the possibility of accumulating snow, especially in elevated areas, with varying levels of accumulation expected in different regions.
The warning encompasses several areas across the UK, including parts of Central, Tayside and Fife, East Midlands, Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar, North East England, North West England, Orkney and Shetland, South West Scotland, Lothian Borders, Strathclyde, West Midlands, Yorkshire, and Humber. In addition, another warning for snow and ice remains in effect for Saturday, with continued wintry conditions expected in certain regions.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Steve Willington emphasized the likelihood of further snow accumulation on Sunday, particularly in Scotland and northern England, adding to the existing snowfall challenges. The weather system is expected to bring rainy conditions for central and southern England and Wales on Sunday. Storm Goretti, named by Meteo France, is characterized as a complex weather event with multiple hazards.
The weather outlook includes a gradual easing of rain and sleet in eastern England, with wintry showers persisting in other areas along with frost and ice formation. The forecast indicates the continuation of wintry showers in certain parts of eastern England and Scotland, while inland areas may experience persistent frost. The upcoming days are expected to see milder weather conditions as the week progresses.