New weather warning for snow issued for Suffolk as icy weekend expected
The warning covers eastern parts of our county
Last updated 1st Dec 2023
A fresh weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for Suffolk, from tonight, as the cold snap continues across the county.
The yellow warning covers East Suffolk, coming into force at 5pm tonight. It currently lasts until 10am on Saturday morning.
Met Office meteorologist Ellie Glaisyer said: "For most of us it will be dry and bright. There will be some wintry showers over the hills.
"There could be 2cm to 5cm of snow for areas 100m to 200m above sea level, with rain falling at lower levels, particularly Northern Ireland and western Scotland.
"The North York Moors and parts of Scotland will likely get snow.
"There will be another widespread frost, with a max temperature of 5C across the South."
The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued a yellow cold health alerts for East Anglia, meaning "significant impacts are possible across the health and social care sector due to the forecast weather".
For those who may be travelling on the roads this weekend, National Network Manager at National Highways, Dale Hipkiss, advised motorists to keep an winter kit in the car while driving.
"Keeping a kit of essential items like a torch and warm clothes, in your vehicle, can be vital in case you and your passengers become stranded," he said.
"Freezing conditions bring so many hazards such as snow and ice, so please ... plan ahead for your journey, check weather forecasts, and if weather conditions do become challenging whilst travelling, adjust your driving behaviour and take extra care.
"It's also a good idea for people to check (your) vehicles, such as tyres, coolant and oil levels, etc. before heading out to reduce the risk of breakdowns."
He added: "If you do unfortunately find yourself in an unsafe or vulnerable situation and need assistance, please contact the emergency services."
Moving into next week, the weather is likely to remain cold with a north-easterly air flow pushing through frigid air from the north.
The Met Office predicts a good deal of dry, sunny weather for many, showers remain possible across the UK, particularly in eastern coastal areas.
However, showers could turn wintry at times.