Snow is set to hit large swathes of the UK from Sunday night, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning covering Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England as forecasters predict significant disruption into Monday morning.
Between 2-5cm of snow could accumulate at lower elevations, with higher ground potentially seeing 5-10cm. Scotland's Highlands, Grampian and Strathclyde regions are expected to bear the brunt of the snowfall. In Northern Ireland, Antrim and Londonderry counties face the heaviest accumulations, whilst parts of Cumbria and Northumberland in northern England could also see snow settling.
The warning highlights a risk of travel disruption, with longer journey times possible on roads and public transport. There is also a slight chance of power cuts and rural communities could become temporarily isolated. Wind speeds of 10-20 mph may create drifting snow in exposed areas, worsening travel conditions.
Temperatures across affected regions are predicted to hover around 0°C or slightly below during the warning period. Wales will escape the snow but face wet and windy conditions, whilst central and southern England will experience milder weather with rain showers.
The Met Office advises motorists to check their vehicles, allow extra time for journeys, and consider if travel is essential. Pedestrians should be mindful of slippery surfaces. Further updates to the weather warning will be provided as the situation develops.