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Weather · 13 February 2026

Temperatures drop bringing widespread frost and yellow snow warnings

Temperatures drop bringing widespread frost and yellow snow warnings

Temperatures are falling sharply across the UK, causing the month's initial widespread frost and prompting multiple weather alerts. The Met Office has activated yellow warnings for ice and snow affecting Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of England. Health authorities also issued alerts for northern regions regarding potential impacts on social care services until Monday morning. Although Saturday appears drier, a low pressure system may bring fresh snowfall at lower levels by Sunday.

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