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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Jenny Kirkham

Snow and ice warning issued for New Year's Eve in Liverpool after days of freezing weather

More ice and snow is on the way for Liverpool as forecasters issue a yellow weather warning for the city.

The warning is in place until the afternoon on New Year's Eve with wintry weather expected to hit throughout the morning.

Frost and icy conditions will be felt in all areas of the region as temperatures are expected to fall as low as -4 °C.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: "The snow currently affecting parts of the Midlands will die out this afternoon.

"However, northerly winds will bring further rain, sleet and snow across parts of Northern Ireland as well as northern and western Scotland today (Tuesday) and Wednesday. Most of the snow that settles is likely to be over higher ground.

"An Atlantic frontal system looks likely to bring a mixture of rain, sleet and snow to parts of southern England and south Wales on Wednesday, but the extent of any snow is very uncertain.

"There is then a risk of further snow moving south across Scotland, northern England and the Midlands on Thursday."

Flood warnings are also in place for parts of England.

The forecast for Thursday said: "Wintry showers will clear southwards through the morning, leaving sunny spells for most, though further showers will move in from the north during the afternoon.

"Light winds but feeling cold. Maximum temperature 3 °C."

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From Friday to Sunday there will be mostly dry with sunny spells on New Year's Day and Saturday, though the odd wintry shower.

Cloudier with wintry showers on Sunday. Remaining cold, with frosts and icy conditions.

Ice likely to form across parts of Scotland, north Wales and north England leading to some travel disruption along with snow for some parts.

What to expect

  • Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
  • Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
  • Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services
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