Light snow has started to fall in Liverpool this morning as the wintry conditions continue.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice this Sunday, December 18, which could cause some travel disruption. It comes after Christmas shoppers were caught up traffic chaos in the city centre last night, with hundreds of cars queuing for miles.
Snow and ice is also forecast for other parts of Merseyside including parts of Wirral and St Helens this Sunday. A Level 3 Cold Weather Alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for all of England until midnight tonight.
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But the weather is soon set to take a drastic turn, as temperatures are forecast to soar to 14 degrees in Merseyside on Monday.
Peter Jenkins, director of campaigns at Water UK, said the rise in temperature could cause burst pipes. He said: “The recent freezing weather has been very disruptive to many people. The last thing we want is for people to experience further disruption as temperatures rise this weekend, putting many homes at risk of burst pipes due to freeze-thaw.
“That’s why we’re urging everyone to check their water pipes are well insulated now, and to follow our simple tips to protect homes against weather conditions. If you’re concerned about the impact of freeze-thaw or the cold weather, we encourage you to get in touch with your water company for further help and advice.”
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “While the northerly airflow and cold conditions that have dominated our weather in recent days are coming to a close, there’s a potent mix of wintery hazards on Sunday which has resulted in several warnings being issued.
“As this milder air from the south moves north, there’s a continued chance of snow, even to low levels, in the north of the UK. Freezing rain, which is a relatively rare phenomenon in the UK, is likely to impact areas near the Pennines and could result in some power interruptions and travel disruptions.
“Within the Amber warning area, freezing rain could lead to the build up of 2-3mm of ice on untreated surfaces, which is likely to cause treacherous travel conditions and road closures.”
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