Snow and ice warning for Merseyside as Met Office issues update

The warning covers most of Merseyside

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and ice in Merseyside. The yellow warning us in place from 7pm on Monday, November 18 to 10am on Tuesday, November 19.

Forecasters said an area of snow “may bring disruption” during Monday night and Tuesday morning. The Met Office said people can expect a small chance power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected.

It added there is also a small chance untreated pavements and cycle paths become impassable, a slight chance some rural communities could become cut off, a slight chance bus and train services may be delayed or cancelled, with some road closures and longer journey times, a small chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces and a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel.

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The warning covers most of Merseyside apart from the waterfront areas such as Hoylake, Formby and Southport. Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous, so to keep yourself and others safe: plan your route, checking for delays and road closures, amending your travel plans if necessary; if driving, leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off; make sure you have essentials packed in your car in the event of any delays (warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de-icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).

The Met Office said: “The most likely scenario is for most of the snow to accumulate on hills, with five to 10cm possible above 200 metres and perhaps as much as 15 to 20 cm above 300 metres. There is a small chance of snow settling at lower levels, where five to 10cm would prove much more disruptive, but this remains very uncertain.

“As rain, sleet and snow clear on Tuesday morning, ice may form on untreated surfaces.”