Risk of snow and ice in Deeside this week as the Met Office issues weather warning

There’s a risk of snow and ice in Deeside this week.

A yellow weather warning of snow and ice has been issued for Flintshire by the Met Office.

Unsettled conditions will bring the chance of disruptive snow to all parts of the UK.

However, significant accumulations of snow are not expected to be widespread at lower levels.

Weather warnings have been issued across large parts of Wales and north west England, with temperatures locally set to drop as low as -1C over the next two days.

The yellow alert warns of snow showers on Tuesday from midday until 11am on Wednesday.

Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office Paul Gundersen said, “As the moist air from a weather system bringing storms to France clashes with the cold air sitting over the UK, it brings the chance of wintry showers and snow disruption to most parts.

“It’s not possible at this stage to be certain where exactly will see the worst impacts of any snow, but people need to be prepared for the possibility of disruption and make sure they check the forecast regularly.

“Areas of higher ground are most likely to see significant snowfall, so it’s particularly important to take extra care when planning and travelling in those places.”

Rain will readily turn to snow across many areas through Tuesday and Wednesday with accumulations likely – stay #weatheraware https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs pic.twitter.com/d4h5BYQ69t

— Met Office (@metoffice) January 28, 2019

A statement released by the Met Office reads: “A band of rain will arrive across Wales, northern and western England through the middle of Tuesday, then move eastwards through Tuesday afternoon and evening.

“The rain will turn quickly to snow on hills, then also to low levels in places. 3 to 5 cm snow is likely above 200 metres, with up to 10 cm in a few places.

“A patchy covering of 1 to 2 cm is possible at low levels, although some places will see no snow at all. As skies clear overnight, ice is likely to form on some surfaces.

“In addition, wintry showers will follow into western areas on Wednesday morning, giving further slight accumulations of snow in a few places.”