1 day Ago By [email protected] (Emilia Bona)
The Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for snow and ice across Merseyside, which is set to come into force from midnight on Sunday, January 5. This latest weather warning is set to remain in force until midday on Monday, January 6. The forecaster said to expect further snow in places, along with icy stretches, leading to some disruption, especially to travel.
A weather warning on the Met Office website says: "Snow will become more sporadic during Monday morning. Icy stretches are likely to develop quite widely, making for some difficult travelling conditions." The weather warning was issued at 10.
22am today. It comes after heavy snowfall over Merseyside overnight, with road closures and travel delays affecting large parts of the region. The Met Office had issued an amber warning for snow from late on Saturday, and that has proven correct in Liverpool and the surrounding city region.
We are running a live blog to bring you the weather information and travel updates here . Liverpool City Council's Safety Advisory Group has met and is set to hold a further meeting at noon ahead of the 4.30pm kick-off at Anfield , where Liverpool are due to face Manchester United.
Follow updates on that here . What should I expect? Some roads and railways affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services Icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces What should I do? The Met Office offered advice for keeping safe during a yellow weather warning for snow and ice. It said: "Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous.
Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary. "If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.
g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger). Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.
"Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls.
If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.
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