NSWWS Flash Warning

NATIONAL SEVERE WEATHER WARNING SERVICE

Flash Warning of
- Heavy Snow

For the following areas
- N Yorkshire (Severe)
- W Yorkshire (Severe)

Sleet and snow will become heavier as it spreads northwards tonight,
gradually dying out during the first part of Wednesday morning.
Temporary accumulations of 2 to 5 cms of snow are expected locally
at low levels, with accumulations of as much as 10 cms above 200
metres. The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the
Highways Agency for further advice on traffic disruption on
motorways and trunk roads.

Issued by the Met Office at 17:35 on Tuesday, 23rd February 2010

Valid from 20:00 on Tuesday, 23rd February 2010
until 07:00 on Wednesday, 24th February 2010

For enquiries regarding this warning -
please contact the Met Office customer centre
- Phone: 0870 900 0100
- Fax : 0870 900 5050
- Email: enquiries (AT) metoffice (DOT) gov.uk