UK weather: Met Office issues snow and ice warning as London drenched by rain

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‘There is the potential for some disruptive ice and snow’ - Met Office’s Ethan Douglas

Disruptive snow and ice is possible on Sunday night and into Monday morning, forecasters have warned, as yellow cold health alerts are set to take effect in parts of the UK.

Ethan Douglas, operational meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "On Sunday night and Monday morning, there is the potential for some disruptive ice (given the preceding rain and cold night) and snow."

He said the cold conditions could create an ice risk on the roads, causing “potentially hazardous travelling conditions”.

"The snow risk will be constrained to Scottish hills, bringing difficult driving conditions there."

“The ice risk may be present more widely across the north of the UK, causing extended journey times and potentially hazardous travelling conditions.”

The alerts were issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the North West, West Midlands and Yorkshire and The Humber.

The agency said the weather conditions could mean an increased use of healthcare services and a greater risk to life for vulnerable people.

Paul Coleman, consultant in Public Health at the UKHSA, said: "This is the latest cold health alert of the season, and we can expect more as we move further into winter."

“Cold weather can have a serious impact on the health of some people, including those aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions, so it is vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours who are most vulnerable.”

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