THE Met Office has issued weather warnings for snow and ice in many parts as an Arctic blast is poised to grip the country – and rare Amber alert has also been given. For New Year’s

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for New Year’s Day, with snow set to hit the UK as 2026 begins. The yellow warning for snow and ice will be in force from 6am on Thursday, 1 January to 11.59pm on Friday, 2 January, covering northern parts of Scotland.

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The Met Office says temperatures are set to tumble in the coming days and overnight frost and fog, or freezing fog, is likely too as the weather looks unsettled before Christmas

NEW Year’s Eve revellers have been told to brace for plummeting temperatures and snow – as the Met Office issues weather warnings. With temperatures falling to around -4C in parts, the UK Health

Christmas Day will greet the UK with chilly conditions but dry and sunny spells are expected in most areas.During the festive period in most of the UK, it will feel close to freezing with daytime temperatures reaching only around 4-5C.

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In Birmingham, the forecast for Christmas Day indicates a maximum temperature of just 1C. Residents should also expect relatively strong winds reaching speeds of up to 23mph, which will add a significant chill to the air.