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Yellow warning for parts of Scotland and amber cold health alert in place for north-east and north-west England

As the new year approaches, the UK is preparing for an unprecedented cold snap with temperatures plunging to a bone-chilling -9C. This article explores the expected weather conditions across various regions, highlighting the impact of the recent shift from milder December weather to a frosty January.

Cloudy today, with some patchy spells of rain and hill sleet and snow around. By the evening, heavier rain will develop from the north-west, with snow on the highest hills. Slightly less cold.

Meteorologist Jill Gilardi said in the wake of the front, breezy conditions are expected especially in the morning hours today, then it will relax some. Meteorologist Josh Cingranelli previews the forecast, which includes low 40s temperatures on Christmas ...

Schools have been closed amid disruption across the South West after a yellow weather warning was issued for snow and ice. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the region,