Glasgow snow and ice this weekend Met Office yellow weather warning

The latest alert begins at 9pm on Saturday, February 14, and runs until 10am on Sunday, February 15, bringing a risk of slips and falls as well as travel disruption. It follows an earlier wintry weather warning that is due to expire at 12pm on Friday, February 13.

This warning comes after this week's previous warning yellow weather warning, which included potential for hazardous travel, slippery pavements, and public transport delays.

The new warning area stretches from as far south as Nottingham to the north coast of Scotland and is expected to impact journey times by road and rail. Public transport services and motorists could face delays as snow and ice create hazardous conditions.

The latest alert begins at 9pm on Saturday, February 14, and runs until 10am on Sunday, February 15. (Image: Archives)

Forecasters say temporary snow accumulations are likely, with up to 3cm possible at lower levels. Between 3cm and 7cm could fall above around 150 metres, while areas above 400 metres may see between 10cm and 15cm.

Untreated roads and pavements are expected to become icy, increasing the risk of slips and falls. Rain falling onto frozen surfaces may also lead to very slippery conditions.

The weather forecaster details in its alert: “Outbreaks of rain spreading eastwards on Saturday night will fall as snow initially, even to low levels for a time, before becoming confined to higher ground as milder air arrives from the west.

Temporary snow accumulations of 1-3cm will be possible at low levels, with 3-7cm possible above about 150m elevation, and perhaps 10-15cm above 400m.

To stay safe during the alert, the Met Office advises planning journeys in advance and carrying an emergency kit in your vehicle in case of delays. (Image: Archives)

“Areas sheltered to the north of high ground may see very little snow. Ice will be an additional hazard, particularly across northeast England and parts of Scotland where precipitation has the potential to fall on frozen ground leading to very slippery conditions.

Snow will turn increasingly to rain into Sunday morning, perhaps as a short spell of freezing rain in places, before eventually clearing to the east with a steady thaw of lying snow then setting in.”

To stay safe during the alert, the Met Office advises planning journeys in advance and carrying an emergency kit in your vehicle in case of delays. Motorists are encouraged to keep a blanket, warm clothing, food, water, a torch and de-icer in their car in case they become stranded on icy or snow-covered roads.

For the latest updates on weather warnings, visit the Met Office website.