Met Office Issues New Weather Warnings for Ice and Freezing Temperatures in Wales
The Met Office has recently issued a yellow weather warning for ice in Wales following snowfall across the country on Tuesday. Icy patches are expected to form on Tuesday evening and overnight, impacting most of the country, including people being alerted to expect icy patches on untreated roads and pavements due to the expected freezing temperatures. The warning extends to much of England as well.
According to the Met Office forecast, there will be a continuation of rain, sleet, and snow moving southwards across England and Wales with clearing skies expected to follow. Temperatures are anticipated to drop below or near freezing widely across the warning area, leading to icy patches on untreated freezing surfaces.
Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians have been advised to exercise extra caution and be prepared for further weather warnings. The Met Office has predicted minimum temperatures on Tuesday to plummet to -2 °C. Wednesday is expected to begin with a cold and frosty morning, with wintry showers in some areas, before transitioning to drier and brighter conditions later in the day, with occasional sunny spells in the east and more cloud cover towards the west, accompanied by maximum temperatures around 8 °C.
The cold weather is projected to persist through Thursday and Friday, with wintry showers spreading to western parts of Wales. However, there should be intermittent sunny spells during this period. By Saturday, the weather is forecasted to become wetter and windier due to southerly winds. BBC weather forecaster Carol Kirkwood has highlighted a low-pressure weather system approaching over the weekend which could bring wet and very windy conditions, although temperatures are expected to rise before falling again in the following week.
On Tuesday, BBC Wales weather presenter Derek Brockway mentioned that this November weather may be some of the coldest and snowiest since 2010. The change in weather conditions has also impacted various areas in Wales, with schools closing and roads being blocked due to heavy snow and rain, prompting a flood warning. The Met Office has additionally issued a new snow warning for Wales as the Arctic blast continues to affect eight areas in the country.
In other news, an accident on the M4 caused hour-long delays, with emergency repairs necessary in the Swansea area. Tragically, a pedestrian was hit by a lorry resulting in a fatality despite the efforts of emergency services, including the Wales Air Ambulance. Furthermore, wet weather conditions are hampering recycling efforts, as rainy weather turns cardboard into a ‘wet magnet’ for plastics and other recyclables, potentially causing disruptions in recycling processes.
In more positive news, a council has received £1 million towards the construction of a new 3G pitch at a school in the valleys, expected to open in the spring. With various weather warnings and changing conditions, residents are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and well-being in light of the challenging weather patterns across Wales.
By staying alert and following weather updates from reliable sources like the Met Office and BBC, individuals can better prepare for the impact of freezing temperatures and icy conditions, mitigating risks and ensuring a safer environment for all residents in Wales.