Cold weather alert issued as snow forecast to hit UK

"It comes as forecasters predict snow could hit parts of Wales and the Midlands on Wednesday and Thursday, with 2-5cm falling in higher areas. While London is not covered by the cold health alert, a yellow weather warning for rain will also be in place for southern England, with forecasters warning of flooding and travel disruption. Around 10 to 20 mm of rain is expected widely with a few places near the south coast seeing 20 to 30mm and perhaps as much as 50 mm"

"On Wednesday, weather fronts are expected to move in from the Atlantic into some western, southern and central areas of the UK. As they bump into the cold air already in place, we are likely to see some snow developing, although there is still some uncertainty around the details. Initially, we may see some snow over the highest parts of southern England, such as Dartmoor, but the main chance of snow will be across higher parts of the Midlands and mid and southeast Wales."

Seven regions across England are under a yellow Cold-Health Alert, increasing risk to life for elderly and other vulnerable people as temperatures drop to around 1–2°C. UKHSA issued the alert for all English regions except the South East and London. Snow is likely in parts of Wales and the Midlands with 2–5 cm expected in higher areas and larger accumulations possible at elevation. Southern England faces a yellow rain warning with 10–20 mm widely, 20–30 mm near the south coast and up to 50 mm in places, accompanied by strong winds and coastal impacts. Health services may experience extra pressure from cold-related illness and travel disruption.

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