2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Jamie Brassington)
Britians are set to face more Baltic conditions as a -6C freezing fog descends on part of the UK, with snow expected just before Christmas . Hot on the heels of Storm Darragh, The Met Office has issued fresh yellow weather warnings. A chilling freezing fog is forecast to envelop parts of Scotland, including Glasgow, on Wednesday, December 11.
The warning reads: "Areas of freezing fog will continue to make travel conditions rather difficult overnight and Wednesday morning." Temperatures could plummet to -6C in some regions, with light winds also prompting caution. Such conditions may lead to delays or cancellations in public services, and generally slower journey times.
Cyclists face increased danger on icy roads, and slippery conditions could impact all road users. Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here . The yellow warning for Glasgow indicates a medium likelihood of occurrence and low impact, suggesting residents may encounter fog, but not at severe levels.
It encompasses central Glasgow and extends to outlying areas such as Lanark, Alexandria, Cumbernauld, and parts of Stirling. These areas might experience frost and potential snowfall during the long nights, with the Met Office predicting "widespread frost under prolonged cloud break". Post-Storm Darragh, no other UK regions have received weather warnings, although flood warnings persist.
Others have also been warned it will "be breezy" in other areas of the UK, but by Wednesday, it should clear up for most. This comes as the aftermath of storm Darragh continues to shock the country, with two deaths from falling trees on Saturday. The fourth named storm of the season brought strong winds to many parts of the country over the weekend, prompting millions to be warned to stay indoors.
Thousands were left without power, and flights, trains, and buses were cancelled for safety reasons. Entertainment fixtures, such as football, were also cancelled due to travel and safety concerns. As for Christmas, the Met Office has predicted unsettled conditions on Wednesday, December 25, with frosts, fog, strong gusty winds, and drizzle moving up from the southeast.
Weather maps from WXcharts have hinted that northern Scotland is to experience heavy snowfall in the days leading up to Christmas. Parts of Inverness and Aberdeen could see snow depths reaching up to 6cm..
