Snow across southern England was likely, the Met Office warned. (Image: Getty)
The has updated its for across southern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The updated warnings run from 9.00am today until 11.59pm Wednesday and .
The forecaster said: ” during Wednesday, affecting some places, especially during the afternoon and evening.
“Many places will probably see relatively little or no snow settling (especially on tarmac), but there could be 1-2 cm locally. Upland areas could see more, perhaps 5-10 cm on Dartmoor and Exmoor.”As precipitation clears eastwards and skies clear during Wednesday night, ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces.”
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The weather forecaster has issued advice for those needing to travel today, explaining how “snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous”. The urges Brits to plan your route, allowing yourself extra time.
If driving, check for road closures and make sure you have essentials in your car such as warm clothing, food, water, a torch, a charger and a blanket.
Regions and local authorities affected by snow:
London & South East England
- Bracknell Forest
- Brighton and Hove
- East Sussex
- Greater London
- Hampshire
- Isle of Wight
- Kent
- Medway
- Portsmouth
- Reading
- Southampton
- Surrey
- West Berkshire
- West Sussex
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
South West England
- Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
- Cornwall
- Devon
- Dorset
- Plymouth
- Somerset
- Torbay
- Wiltshire
Regions and local authorities affected by snow and ice:
Grampian
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
Highlands & Eilean Siar
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Highland
Orkney & Shetland
- Orkney Islands
- Shetland Islands
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
- Dumfries and Galloway
Strathclyde
- Argyll and Bute
- East Ayrshire
- North Ayrshire
- South Ayrshire
Northern Ireland
- County Antrim
- County Armagh
- County Down
- County Fermanagh
- County Londonderry
- County Tyrone