Snowfall was observed in London this morning, with Queen’s Park in North West London and Northholt experiencing snow showers. Piers Morgan shared a video of snow falling in West London. The Met Office issued weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK, including an amber alert for parts of Yorkshire and the North East where up to 25cm of snow could accumulate. Temperatures could plummet to -11C in some areas of Scotland overnight on Thursday, leading to potential road disruptions nationwide.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong cautioned about the cold Arctic air affecting the UK, resulting in wintry conditions. Snow and ice are expected hazards, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday, with areas like Northern Ireland, southwest Wales, southwest England, northeast England, and northern Scotland likely to be impacted by wintry showers. While not all regions will have snow accumulation, some areas could see 2-5 cm of snow, with higher ground in Scotland possibly getting 15-20 cm and up to 15-25 cm over the North York Moors and Yorkshire Wolds.
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