Rain, snow and ice could be unwelcome guests at new year celebrations across the UK after a number of weather warnings were issued. Revellers will be hoping the worst of the weather keeps away from London and Edinburgh, with both cities expecting large crowds for their first annual fireworks celebrations in three years.
A yellow warning for rain has been issued across much of England’s South West and southern Wales until 9pm on Saturday, while disruption is expected across the Scottish Highlands where there warnings for ice until 11am and snow until 3pm. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Helen Caughey said it would be an “unsettled” weekend for much of the UK.
“New Year’s Eve for most will be the wetter of the two days, with a number of fronts bringing rain and wind across much of the country,” Ms Caughey said. “The unsettled weather will stay with us into the evening. Much of Scotland will see a largely dry day, with just the odd shower, before a more persistent band of rain and hill snow arrives.
