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Met Office says Stoke will see more snow in next few days

The Met Office has issued snow and cold weather warnings for most of the country over the next few days. Cold air is being blasted in from Russia and this will cause temperatures to plummet on Sunday and continue well into next week.

People online have already nicknamed the weather ‘Beast from the East Two” following the original ‘Beast from the East’ in late February and early March 2018.

Sunday 7th February 2021 – Snow (Image Met Office)
Sunday 7th February 2021 – Midlands Area – Snow (Image Met Office)

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Paul Gundersen, said: “The UK is in for a notably cold and snowy period over the next week, with very cold air in place over the whole of the UK by Sunday.

“Showers will see snow accumulating across eastern areas. Within the Amber warning area, more widespread snow is expected and we could see 5-10 cm of snow quite widely, with a chance that a few places could see 20 cm or more.  With such severe weather around it’s important to keep up to date with the latest forecast.”

Monday 8th February 2021 – Snow (Image Met Office)

There will be strong easterly winds during this period which may lead to blizzard conditions and blowing and drifting of lying snow at times. Daytime temperatures will stay in low single figures for much of the country over coming days, with some places staying below freezing and the bitter winds will make it feel even colder.

Dr Owen Landeg, Group Leader, Extreme Events and Health Protection at PHE, said: “Cold weather isn’t just uncomfortable it can have a serious impact on health. For older people and those with heart and lung problems it can increase the risks of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections.

“So, it’s really crucial at this time to remember to check on frail or older neighbours or relatives, especially those living alone or who have serious illnesses.

“Make a call, or socially-distanced doorstep visit if they live close by, to remind them of some simple but important health tips such as heating their home to at least 18 C (64.4 F) and to keep up to date with the forecast. It’s also helpful to check they have enough food and drinks and any medicines they need. This will help them to stay warm and stay well.”

The cold air is likely to remain in place through next week, bringing the continued risk of snow showers, particularly in the east.

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