YELLOW Warning of Snow and Ice for East of England : Essex, Norfolk, Southend-on-Sea, Suffolk & Thurrock valid from 1300 hour on Saturday January 31st until Sunday Feb 1st at 0900 hrs
Snow and strong winds will affect parts of northern and then eastern Britain later on Saturday and into Sunday. Heavy snow will affect upland parts of northern Scotland from Saturday afternoon, with accumulations of over 25 cm on some high level routes. At lower levels, there will be a mix of rain, sleet and snow, though snow accumulations of 2-5 cm are possible in places, mainly inland above 150 m. Northerly winds gusting 60-70 mph will give rise to drifting snow and blizzard conditions. Conditions will improve slowly overnight, but further snow showers are likely, even on low ground.
Other eastern areas will see occasional snow showers on Saturday before more persistent rain, sleet and snow spreads southwards overnight, with potential for 2-3 cm of snow at low levels, and 5-10 cm over northern hills where again blizzard conditions are possible.
Icy patches are likely throughout the warning area.
The public should be aware of the risk of disruption due to snow and ice.
