BRITONS are bracing for more Baltic weather as -6C freezing fog descends on the north, with snow set to fall just before Christmas.
Storm Darragh has barely blown over, but the Met Office has already issued another series of yellow weather warnings.
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The UK is bracing for more weather warnings as temperatures drop. Credit: Alamy
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Freezing fog and snow will hit parts of Scotland with temperatures down to -6CCredit: Alamy
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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Glasgow
Icy fog will arrive across parts of Scotland to cover Glasgow, starting on Tuesday 10th December until 11th December.
The warning said: “Areas of freezing fog will continue to make travel conditions difficult overnight and into Wednesday morning.”
Temperatures will drop to -6C in some areas with a warning of light winds.
This means that public services could be delayed or even cancelled, with generally slower journey times.
Cyclists are at greater risk on the roads as the cold weather worsens any icy patches along the asphalt.
Slippery roads can also affect cars, motorcycles and all other road vehicles.
The yellow warning for Glasgow has a medium probability and low impact – meaning that if you are in the area you are likely to be affected by fog, but it may not be too extreme.
It covers central Glasgow as well as some areas further afield including Lanark, Alexandria, Cumbernauld and parts of Stirling.
Those parts could turn to frost and even snow during the long nights with “widespread frost under a prolonged cloud break”, according to the Met Office.
No weather warning has been issued elsewhere in the UK following Storm Darragh, but flood warnings remain in place.
Storm Darragh’s first victim has been revealed as a football coach who died when a tree fell on his van
Britons have also been warned that “it will be breezy” in other areas of the UK, but by Wednesday it should clear up for most.
This comes as the remnants of Storm Darragh continue to shock the country, with two deaths from falling trees on Saturday.
The fourth named storm of the season brought strong winds to many parts of the country over the weekend and millions were warned to stay indoors.
Thousands were left without electricity, and flights, trains and buses were canceled for safety reasons.
Entertainment events, such as football, have also been canceled due to travel and security concerns.
As for what will happen over Christmas, the Met Office said there will be unsettled conditions on Wednesday, December 25.
The forecaster warned of frost and fog, with strong gusts of wind and drizzle from the southeast.
In the week of Christmas, the Met Office has revealed that some Britons can expect the white stuff to fall.
The forecaster’s long-range weather forecast for December 22 to January 5 reads: “A little sleet and snow is also likely in places, particularly in the higher elevations to the north.”
Unfortunately, most are more likely to get a wet Christmas than a white one.
Stay safe in the fog
According to the Met Office
Safe driving in fog
Foggy conditions can make it difficult to see the road ahead, be prepared for this by following these simple steps:
- Before you go, check where your fog light switch is.
- Keep more distance between you and the car in front.
- Be prepared for sudden fog or patchy fog.
- Check your mirrors and slow down before entering the fog.
- Use fog lights when visibility drops below 100 meters, which is about the length of a football field.
- Do not use full light as the fog reflects the light.
- After the fog lifts, turn off the fog lights.
How fog affects flights and ferry crossings
Fog can affect flight schedules and ferry crossings. People deal with delays or cancellations more easily when they follow some small and simple steps:
- Regularly check the weather forecast for the place of departure.
- Be sure to check your phone for messages from your airline or ferry company. You can also check their websites and social media platforms for more updates.
- Get to the airport or ferry terminal on time, even if delays are expected.
- Pack your carry-on luggage with delays in mind. For example, some people may need to pack extra prescription drugs or baby food.
How to avoid delays in transport
Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays on your trip by following this two-step checklist:
- CHECK: check bus and train timetables and road conditions
- CHANGE: Change your travel plans
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