Havoc on roads likely after severe weather warnings
Snow is likely to remain a problem with ice on the roads a possibility
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Tuesday, 05, Jan 2010 02:29
Caravan owners planning on taking a trip this week may wish to reconsider after the Met Office issued severe weather warnings for almost all areas.
A heavy snowfall has caused havoc across the UK, with the south of England particularly affected.
The rest of the week is set to be slightly less blizzard-like, but snow is likely to remain a problem, with ice on the roads a possibility.
The east of the country has been warned to be aware as there is a high chance of more snowfall in these areas.
Flash warnings of severe or extreme weather are issued when the Met Office has 80 per cent or greater confidence that events will occur within the next few hours.
Several have been issued today, with London and the south-east being told to expect up to 20cm of snow to fall tonight (January 5th).
Meanwhile, a woman has been left sleeping in a friend's caravan in Scotland for 17 days after heavy snow blocked her route home from a pre-Christmas shopping trip.