UK braces for snow and rain as temperatures drop to -8.6C | uk weather

Temperatures in Aberdeenshire fell to -8.6C overnight.

A Met Office spokesman confirmed temperatures in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, fell to -8.6C overnight.

The chilly weather was expected to continue for most of Saturday, with most areas today falling into the 2-5C range, with highs reaching 7C in south-west England.

The coldest temperature recorded in January last year was -14 degrees Celsius in Dalwhinnie in the Highlands.

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Updated on 03.21 EST

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Irish government holds emergency meeting to prepare for 'multi-hazard weather event'

The Irish government's emergency planning team is holding meetings as the country prepares for a multi-hazard weather event expected to hit the country late on Saturday, the PA news agency reported.

Snow, ice, heavy rain and sleet will sweep across the island of Ireland as temperatures continue to drop. A series of weather warnings are in place, including an orange snow and ice condition warning for Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wicklow, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary. This warning will be in effect from 5pm on Saturday to 5pm on Sunday.

Separate rain and snow warnings have been issued for Cork, Kerry and Waterford. This warning goes into effect at 5pm on Saturday and will run for 24 hours. A yellow rain warning has been issued for these counties from 1 p.m. Saturday.

Meanwhile, a yellow status warning for snow and ice has been issued for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth, Meath, Westmeath and Connacht.

Met ireann warned that the cold snap would make travel difficult and visibility poor.

Forecasters said Monday's accumulation of snow could lead to freezing temperatures continuing into next week, which could lead to school closures.

They warned it would lead to very difficult travel conditions, including disruptions to public transport, air, rail and bus services, difficult conditions underfoot and animal welfare issues.

A yellow ice and snow warning is in place across Northern Ireland from 9pm Saturday until 6pm Saturday.

The National Weather Service said rain, sleet and snow would fall until late Saturday, tapering off on Sunday. Rain is likely over coastal areas, but sleet and snow are more likely inland and at higher elevations.

Away from the coast, around 1cm to 3cm of snow could accumulate, while the Mournes, Sperrins and Antrim Hills could see up to 10cm of snow. Ice will pose an additional hazard, especially on untreated surfaces, forecasters added.

Taoiseach Simon Harris urged the public to proceed with caution as the country faces severe weather.

Harris said the emergency planning team would meet on Saturday but did not confirm whether schools and colleges would remain closed on Monday.

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Updated on 08.21 EST

Cold Weather Payment Instructions

What is the cold weather payment?

The Cold Weather Payment is a government benefit provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help people cover their energy costs during cold weather.

Payment will only be triggered if the average temperature in a specific area remains below freezing for 7 consecutive days. This also applies if the weather is forecast to be below 0 degrees Celsius for seven consecutive days.

From November 1 to March 31, $25 will be paid to people living in England and Wales.

Who is eligible?

Only social welfare recipients can receive support, including pension deductions, income support, Job Seeking Allowance (JSA), Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Universal Credit and mortgage support. interest.

There is a two week waiting period for each payment.

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Updated on 08.13 EST

Several sporting events were postponed over the weekend. It remains to be seen whether the match between Manchester United and Liverpool in the English Premier League (EPL), one of the world's most watched sporting events, will be canceled on Sunday. However, other football matches were cancelled.

In the Football League's League Two, the match between Cheltenham Towns and Walsall has been postponed. Further down the football pyramid, games including Halifax Town v AFC Fylde, Leamington v Buxton, Needham Market v Curzon, Scunthorpe v Brackley Town and South Shields v Hereford have been postponed.

Racing at Newcastle Racecourse was also canceled due to the course freezing.

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Here are some photos taken this morning in Richmond Park, London:

A stag in frosty foliage in Richmond Park, London. Photo: Hollie Adams/Reuters A cyclist rides his bike in Richmond Park on Saturday. Photo: Hollie Adams/ReutersStags stands in Richmond Park, London in the early morning on Saturday. Photo: Hollie Adams/ReutersShare

Temperatures dipped below freezing last night in many areas across Ireland, Met ireann reported.

The Met Office's Ballyhaise station in Cavan recorded a low of -3.8C last night.

Met ireann said Ireland could expect cold and breezy nights with lows of between -1 and -3 degrees Celsius.

Orange and yellow weather warnings have been issued for snow, ice and rain in ShareIreland.

Ireland's Met Office, Met ireann, has issued two orange and yellow weather warnings for snow and ice.

There is an orange warning for snow and ice for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary, according to a Met Office post from X. There is an orange status warning for rain and snow for Cork, Kerry and Waterford.

Met ireann warns that bad weather could lead to hazardous travel conditions, poor visibility and animal welfare issues.

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Updated on 06.32 EST

What Causes Freezing Rain?Daniel Lavelle

Here is a snippet:

What causes freezing rain?

Rain often starts as snow, hail, or sleet when the air is cold enough. As it falls, it can pass through the warm air and melt into rain droplets before leaving the umbrella.

Freezing rain occurs when water droplets pass through another layer of cold air before landing. The water droplets are supercooled. This means that even when the temperature drops below freezing, it still falls into liquid form.

When these supercooled water droplets hit the surface of the ground, which is also below freezing, they spread slightly before everything they touch is immediately glazed with ice.

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Updated on 06.01 EST

Freezing rain is expected to fall across the UK over the weekend, causing significant disruption.

My colleague Daniel Lavelle has written an explanation of what freezing rain is, what causes it, and how it supercools. You can read the full story here.

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Looking into Saturday evening, Met Office meteorologist Honor Criswick said Britain would continue to see rain, sleet and snow push northward across the country. Criswick says this is when an amber warning comes into effect across parts of England and Wales. She added that snow is possible on the hillsides as well as in lower elevations.

Criswick said freezing rain was also possible in parts of south Wales and southern England. She warns that widespread icy conditions are likely across the region.

Criswick said temperatures in towns and cities across England would be mostly below 0C on Saturday evening.

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In a UK weather forecast video posted on the Met Office website, meteorologist Honor Criswick said the first weekend of 2025 would be an uneasy one. She said strong winds, rain, snow and ice could be expected, with several Met Office warnings in place, including two yellow warnings.

The Met Office said an amber warning for snow and rare rain was in place for much of central Wales and England, including the Midlands and north-west cities Liverpool and Manchester, from 6pm on Saturday until noon on Sunday.

A secondary snow warning has been issued for most of northern England, including Leeds, Sheffield and the Lake District. It was issued from 9pm on Saturday to midnight on Sunday.

Three separate yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place for most of England and will apply at different times until Monday afternoon.

Criswick added:

Starting Saturday there will actually be a lot of bright sunshine after the cold weather. Frost and ice could also be seen starting Saturday.

[Therell be] A few showers are moving into the northwest, particularly in northern Scotland, where sleet and snow may fall mainly across the hills, but also into lower elevations.

Then, as Saturday evening approaches, you start to see changes. Heavy rain is starting to push into the south west and south Wales, with strong winds blowing even under cloudy skies. We may also see some sleet and snow moving into the highlands of south-west and south Wales.

[Saturday will be] A very cold day despite lots of sunlight.

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Updated on 05.20 EST

Here are some images via Newswire:

Fields were frozen over on a frosty morning in Southam, Warwickshire yesterday. Picture: Jacob King/PAA Swimmers at Harlaw Reservoir, Balerno Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, on Friday. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA The sun is rising on a bitterly cold and frosty morning in Dunsden, Oxfordshire, on Friday. Photo: Geoffrey Swaine/REX/ShutterstockSt Thomas Beckett Church surrounded by frosty fields on Romney Marsh in Kent on Friday. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PAShare

With the Met Office issuing amber and amber weather warnings, National Rail has asked customers to check for disruptions to their travel before travelling.

National Rail warned on its website that the severe weather would affect ScotRail services until at least Monday, January 6. It is also said the severe weather could impact Northern and TransPeninne Express services over the weekend.

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Here's a map from the Met Office showing areas in northern England under a yellow weather warning for snow.

The Public Meteorological Agency said further weather warnings could be issued early next week.

The Met Office said mild air will briefly blanket parts of the south over the weekend before a new northerly current brings cold weather back across the UK next week.

Chief forecaster Dan Holley said temperatures would remain below average, with some areas struggling to stay above freezing for several days. Additional weather warnings may be issued early next week.

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Updated on 05.32 EST

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