The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert for rain and snow affecting parts of the Yorkshire coast on Saturday and Sunday.
The warning highlights the potential for disruption from Saturday's heavy snowfall followed by rapid snowmelt and rain Saturday night.
weather forecast:
Rain is expected to spread to the north-east on Saturday, before bringing snow to northern England and parts of Scotland. Snow will be increasingly confined to higher elevations, while some areas, such as the York Valley, may see brief periods of snow in low-lying areas, where snow could accumulate 5 to 10 centimeters before turning back to rain. High areas above 150 meters above sea level may see 10 to 20 centimeters of snow at one time, while areas above 300 meters may see 20 to 40 centimeters of snow.
Rapidly melting snow, bringing in calmer air and an additional 20-40mm of rain in some highland areas on Saturday night could increase the risk of rain impacts later in the period. .
Potential impact:
Power outages and service interruptions: There is a small chance that power outages will occur and may affect other services such as cell phone coverage. Isolation of rural communities: Some rural communities may become isolated. Floods and property damage: There is a small chance that flooding will affect your home or business and cause damage to your property. Travel disruption: Floods may cause delays or cancellations to train and bus services. Difficult driving conditions are expected due to water spray and flooding, which may lead to road closures. There is a small chance of road travel delays, with some vehicles and passengers stranded. Train and plane services will also be delayed or canceled.
Safety advice:
The Japan Meteorological Agency advises residents and visitors to take the following precautions:
Plan your trip: Check for delays and road closures before you depart, and consider modifying your travel plans if necessary. If you drive, make sure you take enough time to prepare your car and make sure it's in good condition for the winter weather. In case of delays, bring essentials such as warm clothing, food, water, blankets, flashlights, ice scrapers/deicers, triangular triangles, high-visibility vests, and a cell phone charger in the car. Prepare for potential power outages: Gather flashlights, batteries, cell phone power packs, and other essentials in case of a power outage. Assess your flood risk: Find out if your property is at risk of flooding and consider preparing a flood plan and emergency flood kit. Keep up-to-date with weather forecasts: The Bureau of Meteorology recommends keeping up-to-date with the latest weather information, as warnings can change quickly.
Warning level:
The probability of this warning is very low and the impact is moderate.
