Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:48pm on 15 Jan 2024,Monday Weather & Environment
The Met Office expanded weather warnings across the United Kingdom on Monday as an icy blast of Arctic air brings snow and freezing temperatures. Yellow and amber alerts now encompass nearly all of the UK through Thursday. The warnings highlight risks of travel chaos, power cuts and infrastructure damage from accumulating snow and ice. Forecasters predict up to 10 centimeters of snow in Scotland and northern England. Bitterly cold temperatures raise health concerns as well. The expansive alerts come on the heels of recent deadly flooding across Britain. With no reprieve in sight, the Met Office urges vigilance and preparation as the unsettled winter weather persists.
