The Met Office has set-up yellow alerts for snow and ice affecting Scotland northern England and parts of the Midlands - lasting from today till tuesday morning. High-ground areas in South Pennines might see up to 20cm snowfall while lower regions expect around 10cm (which is quite unusual for mid-november)
Andy Page from Met Office points out potential issues ahead:
There is potential for snow to lead to disruption to some transport routes across a central swathe of the UK on Tuesday morning
The cold-snap brings temperatures way below normal; London expects temps near zero by mid-week - about 8 degrees colder than same time last year. This marks first significant november snowfall since 2010 (which led to record-breaking december cold)
The UK Health Security Agency issued its yellow-level warning thats valid through thursday; focusing on healthcare system readiness. A concerning issue arose when 74‚400 elderly people faced delays with winter fuel payments due to recent policy changes; making situation more difficult for many
Dr Siama Latif and Katherine Crawford highlight risks for vulnerable groups: elderly young children and those with health issues need extra attention. They suggest checking on at-risk neighbors making sure theyʼve got enough food‚ medicine and proper heating during this cold-spell. Theres special worry about older folks struggling with high energy costs and those who cant move around easily in icy conditions