The Met Office issued a yellow snow and ice weather warning this weekend to parts of northeast England, spreading from Newcastle to Bradford.
The warning will take effect Saturday from 6am to 2pm, with predictors warning of potentially dangerous conditions.
The UK Health Agency (UKHSA) is also publishing cold climate alerts covering parts of Northeast England, Yorkshire and Humber.
According to the UKHSA, ice conditions are expected to have a slight impact on health and social care services, particularly vulnerable people.
Yellow warnings are in place this weekend
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Met Office chief meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said 2-5cm of snow is possible in the Shivot and North York marshlands, and localized accumulation is possible at low levels. Snow is more likely to occur, especially east of Pennine, which is over 150 meters long.
Cold temperatures are set to last throughout the UK this weekend, with rain forecasts in South Wales and southwest England sometimes being heavy.
“We'll see changes in the weather through the weekend. There could be rain in the west and snow further east over the highlands on Saturday,” said Meteorologist Mike Silverstone, deputy director of the Met Office.
A rare weather phenomenon known as frozen rain is possible in areas over 200m of Pennine, the Met Office warns.
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Warnings were introduced on Saturday
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Freezing rain, more commonly known as ice storms in North America, occurs under certain atmospheric conditions.
Sleet and ail get high in the atmosphere and melt when it falls through the warm air layer, freezing again the layer of cold air near the surface.
Rainfall becomes “super cooling” when passing through these different temperatures, creating potentially dangerous conditions, especially on roads and pavement.
“The cold air will be pushed in from the east again on Sunday and will cover much of the UK by Monday,” warned meteorologist Mike Silverstone, deputy director of the Met.
Amber and yellow warnings are in place for snow all over the UK this year
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He added that there is a high chance of more frost and the temperatures are likely to be lower overnight with more frost.
“We expect to see some bright conditions by Tuesday before more mobile and mild conditions move from the Atlantic later next week,” Silverstone said.
The MET office is predicting its cloudy, cold and rather refreshing conditions due to rain on Saturday. Drivers are required to take additional precautions when traveling during these weather conditions, and the MET office has warned of potential traffic delays.
Pedestrians are encouraged to use pavement along major roads to avoid slipping, but drivers should check for road closures before beginning their journey.
