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Met Office issues snow warning | Met Office issues snow warning |
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Forecasters have issued warnings for snow in parts of Scotland as a dip in April temperatures continues. | Forecasters have issued warnings for snow in parts of Scotland as a dip in April temperatures continues. |
A Met Office yellow "be aware" warning was in force as a depression moved westwards across central and southern Scotland on Thursday. | A Met Office yellow "be aware" warning was in force as a depression moved westwards across central and southern Scotland on Thursday. |
Up to 2.5in (6cm) of snow could fall, mainly in areas above 330ft (100m) with up to 4in (10cm) on higher ground. | Up to 2.5in (6cm) of snow could fall, mainly in areas above 330ft (100m) with up to 4in (10cm) on higher ground. |
Heavier snow is forecast in eastern Scotland overnight into Friday, extending into northern England. | Heavier snow is forecast in eastern Scotland overnight into Friday, extending into northern England. |
Up to 6in (15cm) could fall on higher ground in Scotland, while an area including north west England, Yorkshire and East Midlands could experience lighter snowfalls. | Up to 6in (15cm) could fall on higher ground in Scotland, while an area including north west England, Yorkshire and East Midlands could experience lighter snowfalls. |
Lower than average temperatures for late April saw minus 5.6C recorded at Kinbrace in Sutherland in the early hours of Thursday morning. | Lower than average temperatures for late April saw minus 5.6C recorded at Kinbrace in Sutherland in the early hours of Thursday morning. |
The fresh snowfall has prompted the Mountaineering Council of Scotland to warn walkers and climbers to be aware of the potential for avalanches. | |
The Met Office chief forecaster said: "A depression moving into the area is encountering cold air, bringing snow even to low levels at times." | The Met Office chief forecaster said: "A depression moving into the area is encountering cold air, bringing snow even to low levels at times." |
The forecasting service said it was harder to predict how far east or southwards the snow would progress, or give an accurate indication of how it would affect lower levels. | The forecasting service said it was harder to predict how far east or southwards the snow would progress, or give an accurate indication of how it would affect lower levels. |
"There are differences between models in the position which brings uncertainty about location, with latest indications that it is likely to be further south than previously expected," the forecaster said. | "There are differences between models in the position which brings uncertainty about location, with latest indications that it is likely to be further south than previously expected," the forecaster said. |
"In addition, there are uncertainties about the lowest level to which snow will fall, which could be 100m either side of heights quoted in the warning. " | "In addition, there are uncertainties about the lowest level to which snow will fall, which could be 100m either side of heights quoted in the warning. " |