UK snow and ice weather warning. Yellow snow and ice warnings are in place across Scotland. The south-west, north-west and east coast of England, and Wales and Northern Ireland, until Monday. Heavy snowfall has already covered parts of Scotland. With the Met Office predicting upto 40cm (15in) there and 5cm across England and Wales. Daytime temperatures are expect to remain in the low single figures for much of the country. And below freezing in parts of northern Scotland.
Parts of the UK are being hit by icy conditions and snowfall. Prompting weather warnings from the Met Office. Drivers and pedestrians are being urge to take extra care as roads and pavements become slippery. The warnings cover large areas, with snow expected to settle in higher ground and some low-lying regions. Temperatures are expect to remain below freezing overnight, increasing the risk of ice forming on untreated surfaces. Transport services may face delays, particularly on rural roads and in northern regions. Schools and local authorities are monitoring conditions closely, with some closures or delays possible if the weather worsens.
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Weather Conditions
The Met Office advises everyone to check the latest forecasts, leave extra time for travel, and avoid unnecessary journeys until conditions improve. On Friday night, the Met Office expects sub-zero temperatures to blanket the country, including minimum temperatures of -6C to -8C across much of Scotland, and -4C to -5C in rural areas of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
With temperatures only scraping above zero across the UK on Saturday, snow showers are forecast in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the south-west and east coast of England, while winter sunshine is expect elsewhere. Large parts of England, Wales and Scotland have started 2026 with very chilly conditions, as cold Arctic air forces temperatures across the UK to plummet.