As per latest report from Met Office, people are warned to avoid all but essential travel on another day of sub-zero temperatures and "blizzard-like" conditions. According to sources the highest possible extreme warning is for parts of the south west of England and south Wales. It urges residents to "take action now to keep yourself and others safe" as Storm Emma, rolling in from the Atlantic, looks poised to collide with the "Beast from the East" weather front.
Meanwhile as another day of severe weather left hundreds of drivers stranded overnight and more roads impassable in up to a foot of snow in Scotland and the north of England, further widespread accumulations are expected to bring up to 40 cm (15in) in some areas.
Moreover the second red alert which stretches from
north of Cardiff to south of Exeter is in force for 3pm on Thursday to 2am on
Friday, meaning "widespread damage, travel and power disruption and
risk to life is likely". Sources have reported that some roads are
likely to become blocked by deep snow, stranding vehicles and passengers.
Moreover long interruptions to power supplies and other utilities are very
likely to occur, along with damage to trees and other structures due to heavy
snow or ice."
