22/02/2006

Southern UK braced for wintry weather

Southern areas of the UK are bracing themselves for cold weather, as wintry conditions have been forecast for the next few days.

The Met Office said that a raw easterly wind would bring an increasing risk of sleet and snow across southern areas of the country through Thursday and Friday.

Head of Forecasting at the Met Office, Nick Grahame, said: "Snow is likely to settle in places, especially over higher ground, but it's not certain at this stage just how much there will be. Icy conditions could also be a problem in many areas on Friday morning."

The Met Office has advised the public to check the latest weather and travel reports over the coming days to stay up to date with the latest information.

(KMcA/GB)




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