UK Met Office Issues Snow and Ice Warnings for November

The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for ice and snow across large parts of the United Kingdom, urging caution as a cold Arctic air mass brings freezing temperatures and wintry conditions from November 17 to 21, 2025. The alerts cover regions including Scotland, northern England, Yorkshire, Wales, the East Midlands, the East of England, London, and the South East, with an amber warning for heavy snow in northeast England on November 20.

The warnings highlight risks of icy patches on untreated roads, pavements, and cycle paths, particularly from Thursday evening through Friday morning, November 20 to 21. Wintry showers are expected to deliver a mix of rain, sleet, wet snow, and small hail, leading to wet surfaces that could freeze as temperatures drop below zero. In northern areas, snow accumulations of two to five centimeters are possible in low-lying spots, while hills in Northern Ireland, northeast England, and Scotland could see five to 10 centimeters, and up to 15 to 20 centimeters above 300 meters. Overnight lows may reach minus 10 degrees Celsius, with strong northerly winds amplifying the chill.

An amber warning, a step above yellow, targets...