NSWWS Early Warning

NATIONAL SEVERE WEATHER WARNING SERVICE

Early Warning of
- Heavy Snow

Regional risk assessment for the following areas
- NE England(60%) (Severe)
- Yorkshire & Humber(60%) (Severe)
- All of Northern Ireland(60%) (Severe)

There is a high risk of a severe weather event affecting Northern
Ireland and parts of northern England. There is the potential for
heavy snow to give significant accumulations, especially over high
ground. There is likely to be significant disruption to travel
networks, particularly over higher level routes. Snow will gradually
turn back to rain from the south later Wednesday.

Issued by the Met Office at 10:35 on Tuesday, 23rd February 2010

Valid from 00:10 on Wednesday, 24th February 2010
until 18:00 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