As the UK braces for plummeting temperatures overnight, the Met Office has issued an amber snow warning in Cumbria and a yellow ice warning for London and other parts of the UK. Cumbria Police have declared a major incident, advising against all but essential travel.
The amber snow warning in Cumbria, effective from 12.43 pm to midnight on Saturday, comes as heavy snow blankets northwest England. Cumbria Police have emphasized the severe impact of the snowfall on roads, particularly in the South Lakes and Millom area, causing significant disruptions.
