WEATHER UPDATE: Further snow showers and possible drifting on Friday

The Met Office has just issued an update to its Amber Warning for today and predicts more snow for Friday with possible drifts.

Issued at 10.42am the bulletin states that snow showers will continue into Friday with accumulations of 5-10cm quite widely, but an additional 20cm is possible over higher ground.

It continues: "Drifting of fresh and existing snow cover will add to the impacts. Snow will fall at most levels at first, but turning to rain at low levels with snow mainly above 400m by the end of the day."

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Advice

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.

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