Getty ImagesWeather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK for rain, snow and winds of up to 70mph on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the Met Office said.
Yellow warnings are in place for parts of Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland from Tuesday, before being extended to most of the UK on Wednesday.
The forecaster said that travel is likely to be disrupted.
A series of warnings It begins at 00:00 GMT on Monday and will continue until 06:00 GMT on 2 January in some areas.
After heavy rain and some mountain snow across Scotland on Monday, two areas of low pressure will bring unsettled conditions on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and eventually colder northerly winds and a drop in temperatures. will cause .
On New Year’s Eve, parts of western Scotland could receive up to 100-140mm (3.9-5.5 inches) of rain which could lead to localized flooding. More snow may fall in the northern parts of the country.
There will also be spells of rain in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. The rain seems to be particularly heavy in Wales.
While it will be windy everywhere it could be very brisk in the south of England as the New Year is welcomed.
Weather warnings across the UK include:
- A Yellow Warning for Rain and Snow in Northern Scotland from 00:00 GMT Monday until midnight Tuesday. A separate snow warning is in effect for the Orkney Islands from 05:00 GMT until midnight Tuesday.
- Also on Tuesday, parts of northern England are covered by a yellow wind warning from 07:00 GMT until 23:00 GMT. A separate wind warning covers Northern Ireland from 06:00 GMT until 19:00 GMT.
- On Wednesday, yellow warnings for snow are in effect, covering Northern Ireland until midnight and parts of Northern England until 03:00 GMT on Thursday.
- Also on Wednesday, a yellow wind warning is in place for most of England from 09:00 GMT until 06:00 GMT on Thursday. A separate yellow warning for rain covers parts of Wales from 09:00 GMT until 21:00 GMT.
More widespread disruption is expected on New Year’s Day as another area of low pressure moves across the UK.
The strongest winds will blow over England and Wales at 70mph over the coasts and hills to the south and west.
Rain is forecast for Wales on Wednesday, which could lead to some flooding.
Possible snow may cause disruption in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Northern England.
Forecasters say up to 10cm of snow is expected in some areas and blizzards and drifts are expected over the hills.
Yellow weather warnings follow. Hundreds of flights were disrupted due to dense fog At some of the UK’s major airports over the weekend.
Gatwick Airport reported continued delays on Sunday, and flights to Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff were also affected by poor visibility on Friday and Saturday.
How long will the wild season last?
Disruption may continue into Wednesday night. By the morning of Thursday 2 January, as an area of low pressure clears over Europe, Arctic air may move towards the UK.
It will be much colder from Thursday into next weekend with widespread frost everywhere. Most places will be dry and sunny during the day but wintry showers will affect northern areas and bring snowy conditions.