Si-Co Posted December 25, 2005 Report Share Posted December 25, 2005 UK: 'Don't Drive' Warning as Snow is Forecast Severe weather expected to sweep in after Boxing Day The threat of snow bringing disruption across parts of England is increasing, forecasters warn. Many parts of the country, including the traditionally milder south, could see snow after Boxing Day. Motorists were warned by police to take extra care when driving in adverse weather this week and not to venture out in really bad snow unless "absolutely necessary''. The Met Office issued a severe weather warning following the increased possibility that "several centimetres'' of snow will fall in South East England. There is also a 70 per cent risk of severe weather conditions in East Anglia and Lincolnshire from Boxing Day onwards, the Met Office said. There was a 50 per cent risk of flakes in the North East, the Midlands and central southern England, a 30 per cent chance in North West England and a 20 per cent chance in Wales, South West England and Eastern Scotland. The risk across the rest of the UK is less than 20 per cent. Julian Mayes, of the PA WeatherCentre, said: "From Boxing Day it will get progressively colder, with colder air spreading across the country from the North East. "Certainly for most of Eastern and South Eastern England it is going to feel a lot colder, not just because of the low temperatures, but due to the strength of the North Easterly wind. "The chance of snow does get larger on Monday and Tuesday, simply because the air is going to get colder. "There is uncertainty about how much will settle, but if it does, there could be a risk of disruption on the roads." Chief Superintendent Charles Griggs, of the Metropolitan Police Traffic Unit, said: "Drivers need to take special care when driving in bad weather, especially when it affects road conditions and visibility. "Driving in snow and ice is very different from driving on a dry and sunny day and can affect both your ability to drive and your vehicle.'' He advised drivers embarking on long journeys to take warm blankets and provisions with them and to ensure they take breaks or share the driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan F Posted December 25, 2005 Report Share Posted December 25, 2005 Looks like rain then! What usually happens around here when they say it's going to snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Its around 17 degrees here, which I find cold and below 12 is freezing, I can't imagine how I would feel in the UK, but I feel sorry for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Maggie* Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Hot and sunny today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloverobbie Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 Hot and sunny today. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellboy Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 I love it when it's really cold and sunny, that's my favourite weather of the winter. I hate it when it's cold and raining, I mean if it's going to be cold it might as well snow as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashirr-Leigh Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 It is bitterly cold here.. just waiting for the snow, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaSilva Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Very hot and humid here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan F Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 We're covered in snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarMar Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 We don't have any snow But it's cold and sunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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