Yellow weather warning issued across Wales
Snow showers and icy stretches are expected to cause some disruption.
Last updated 27th Nov 2023
A yellow weather warning of snow and ice has been issued for Wales between 12pm today and 12pm tomorrow (Wednesday 18th).
Snow showers and icy stretches are expected to cause some disruption on the roads.
What to expect:
- Some roads and railways affected, with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.
- Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
- Icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
Met Office 5 tips for staying safe in the snow
1. What to do if you need to drive somewhere:
- Plan your route
- Check for delays and road closures
- Leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off
- Check wipers, tyres and screen wash
- Pack essentials in your car
- Take a fully charged mobile phone with an in-car charger or battery pack
2. Driving safely in the snow:
- Using dipped headlights
- Accelerate gently, use low revs and change to higher gears as quickly as possible
- Starting in second gear will help with wheel slip
- Maintain a safe and steady speed up hills and leave plenty of room between cars
- Use a low gear to go down hill and try to avoid braking unless necessary
- Steer into skids and do not take your hands off the wheel or slam on the brakes
3. Thinking ahead:
- Torches and batteries
- Candles and matches or lighters
- Plenty of blankets and warm clothing
4. Staying safe if you are cut off:
- Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature, both during the day and at night
- Turn off electrical heaters and put out your fire before going to bed to avoid fire risk
- Don't forget your pets. Create a place where they can be comfortable in severe winter weather
- Prevent frozen pipes, open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing
- Stay indoors wearing layers of loose fitting lightweight warm clothing rather than bulky clothing
5. What you can do in a power cut:
- Switch off all electrical appliances that shouldn’t be left unattended, ready for when the power comes back on.
- Leave a light on, so you know when the power cut has been fixed.
- Check to see if your neighbours are safe and if they have a power cut too. If they have power, your trip switch may have activated.
- Wrap up. If it's cold, wrap up warm and close internal doors to keep the heat in.
- Portable heaters are a good alternative if heating systems are down.
- Call 105 for information, it’s a free service for people in England, Scotland and Wales.
Stay up to date on the weather in your area: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk