SOMERSET has been forecasted snow in a released forecast by the Met Office today (January 8).
Areas of Somerset can expect snow in places after an initial three-day yellow warning for snow has been increased to an amber warning.
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This amber warning has a medium likelihood and a medium impact - with the warning in place from 3pm - 9pm today (Wednesday, January 8).
With an amber weather warning for snow - there is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans.
This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property.
In certain areas, 5cm or more of snow could accumulate fairly widely with areas at higher ground the most likely to be affected.
This, accompanied by strengthening winds, may lead to drifting of lying snow.
Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous, the Met Office recommends following these few simple steps to prepare before journeys:
- Plan your route
- Check for delays and road closures
- Leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off
- Check wipers, tyres and screenwash
- Pack essentials in your car
- Take a fully charged mobile phone with an in-car charger or battery pack
"Amber means you need to be prepared to change your plans and protect yourself, your family and your community from the impacts of the severe weather based on the forecast from the Met Office," said a spokesperson from the Met Office. "Severe weather is possible and could affect you.
"Sleet and snow are expected to continue this afternoon and evening with accumulations of 2-5 cm on high ground above 150 m, and up to 10 cm above about 250 m, leading to some travel disruption.
"The sleet and snow will ease from the west during the first part of Wednesday night."
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