Snow and ice warning issued for Cornwall as temperatures drop

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for this week

Author: Grace McgachyPublished 29th Dec 2020

Cornwall is on snow watch as an ice and snow weather warning is issued.

The Met Office says an alert will be in force from 10am on Wednesday through until 6am on New Year's Eve.

We are being told to expect delays on roads, cancelled travel services and icy surfaces

What can we expect?

There is a slight chance that bus and train services may be delayed or cancelled, with some road closures and longer journey times

There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel

A slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage

A small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces

What does the Met Office say?

"An Atlantic frontal system looks likely to bring rain into parts of southwestern Britain on Wednesday.

"As this moves further east into colder air there is a chance of this rain turning to snow.

"The extent of any snow is very uncertain, but 2 to 5 cm could fall across a swathe of southern Wales, central and southern England, with a small chance of 10 to 15 cm settling in a few places, most likely on high ground above 200 metres.

"As the rain and snow clears on Wednesday night there is a risk of widespread ice forming on untreated surfaces."

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