General · 12 February 2026
Arctic air brings snow warnings to northern UK
Forecasters issued yellow alerts for snow across northern England and Scotland starting Thursday afternoon. Up to 10cm of flakes could settle on higher terrain as temperatures fall six degrees below the average. Health agencies warned that cold conditions in the Midlands pose risks to vulnerable residents until Monday. Meanwhile, persistent groundwater flooding continues to affect southern counties including Dorset and Wiltshire.
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