Met Office issues yellow snow and ice warning for 51 areas for 13 hours

The Met Office issued a yellow snow and ice warning covering 51 areas from 2am to 3pm on Sunday; separate ice warnings remain in force across other parts of the UK.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice that covers 51 areas of the UK. The alert is scheduled from 2am to 3pm on Sunday (January 11). Forecasts note up to 10cm of snow in low-lying areas and up to 20cm above 200m, with strong winds likely to cause drifting and widespread icy surfaces. The Met Office has advised those in the affected areas to be prepared. Key facts: - The yellow snow and ice warning runs from 2am to 3pm on Sunday and covers large parts of Scotland and northern England. - Low-lying areas are forecast up to 10cm of snow, with higher ground (above 200m) forecast up to 20cm, and strong winds may increase drifting and icy conditions. - Separate yellow ice warnings are reported as in force until midday today across several English regions and Wales, and a previous yellow warning covered Northern Ireland until 11am. - The Met Office notes this is currently the only warning scheduled for Sunday and has not issued further warnings beyond that date. Summary: The warnings could affect travel, services and local conditions in the named regions, with reports of possible icy surfaces and power issues. The Met Office has not issued additional warnings for after Sunday.