NSWWS Early Warning

NATIONAL SEVERE WEATHER WARNING SERVICE

Early Warning of
- Heavy Snow

Regional risk assessment for the following areas
- East Midlands(60%) (Severe)
- East of England(60%) (Severe)
- London & SE England(60%) (Severe)
- NE England(60%) (Severe)
- NW England(60%) (Severe)
- SW England(60%) (Severe)
- West Midlands(60%) (Severe)
- Yorkshire & Humber(60%) (Severe)
- Wales(60%) (Severe)

There is a High Risk of a Severe Weather event affecting much of
England and Wales during Monday and Tuesday. Periods of snow will
continue to extend westwards through Monday, with heavy falls likely
in places. Although marked variations will occur from place to
place, 5-10cm likely locally with as much as 10-20cm possible,
especially over higher ground. Drifting will occur in fresh to
strong easterly winds. During Tuesday, snow is likely to turn to
rain from the east, except over higher ground. This could cause
disruption to travel networks, especially across higher level
routes.

Issued by the Met Office at 11:09 on Saturday, 31st January 2009

Valid from 00:01 on Monday, 02nd February 2009
until 18:00 on Tuesday, 03rd February 2009

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