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Snowfall expected across large parts of UK as new weather warnings issued
The Met Office warns of snow accumulations up to 5cm and icy conditions causing travel delays and health risks, with cold weather expected to persist into early January 2026.
- The Met Office issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across large parts of England and Wales, covering the Midlands, London, Kent and much of Wales from midnight to 12pm.
- Arctic air and northerly winds are moving in, and forecasters say the cold spell will last through at least the first week of January.
- Met Office guidance details how sleet and snow will move southeastwards across parts of England and Wales, lasting approximately two or three hours in any one place with 1 or 2 cm accumulations and up to 5 cm in some spots.
- Health authorities say vulnerable people face increased risk from freezing conditions, with UK Health Security Agency warning road, bus and train services may face delays or cancellations.
- The UKHSA's cold-health alert remains active from December 31, 2025, to early January 2026, with forecasters urging households to check timetables, leave five minutes earlier, and carry essentials.
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The Independent (US)Britain to be blanketed with snow and ice for new year as Met Office issues warnings
Forecasters are predicting the country could see snow on the first day of the new year
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