Warning: Yellow
To expect: Snow and ice
Affected areas: Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, SW Scotland, Lothian Borders, Strathclyde
Start time estimate: Tuesday 4am
End time estimate: Tuesday 1pm
The Met Office has announced a Yellow snow and ice warning for several regions across the UK for Tuesday.
The warning is covering parts of Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, SW Scotland, Lothian Borders, Strathclyde. All local areas affected are listed below.
Snowfall is set to hit the regions, beginning at approximately 4am on Tuesday and clearing by 1pm.
The Yellow warning for snow and ice was announced at 10:51am on Monday, February 17.
A Met Office forecast said: “Snow flurries will probably turn heavier for a time during Tuesday morning, leading to a covering of snow in some places. Most likely in the 0-1cm range in lowland areas, whilst 1-5cm is possible in places above 200m. In addition, freezing rain, especially in the southern part of the region, is likely to cause icy surfaces in a few places and could make for difficult driving conditions, even on treated roads. Freezing rain and snow is expected to ease by Tuesday afternoon, with conditions improving.”
What to expect
Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services, especially on routes over higher ground.; Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths; Injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces are possible.
What should you do?
Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary. If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger). Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls. If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated. For further details see Met Office Warnings & Advice.
Full list of local areas affected
Central, Tayside and Fife
Angus, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Stirling
Grampian
Aberdeenshire
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
Dumfries and Galloway, Edinburgh, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders, West Lothian
Strathclyde
Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire
What is a yellow weather warning?
The Met Office has three categories of weather warning, depending on the likely impact of severe weather and also how likely it is to strike in a particular area.
A yellow warning is issued when weather conditions are expected to disrupt travel and traffic and may impact on daily routines but are not likely to pose a risk to life or property.
An amber warning is more severe and advises people to think about changing their plans to minimise the risk.
A red warning means weather conditions are expected to be dangerous with widespread damage to property and a risk to life, with the public usually advised to avoid travelling.
The Yellow weather alert for snow and ice will remain in place until 1pm on Tuesday.