BRITS brace themselves for more Baltic weather as a -6C freezing fog hits the north with snow set to fall just before Christmas.
Storm Darragh has barely blown over but The Met Office has already issued another slew of yellow weather warnings.
Across parts of Scotland a freezing fog will arrive, covering Glasgow, starting today until 11am tomorrow.
The warning stated: “Areas of freezing fog will continue to make travel conditions rather difficult overnight and Wednesday morning.”
Temperatures will reach down to -6C in some areas with light wind also cautioned.
This means that public services might be delayed or even cancelled, with slower journey times in general.
Cyclists are more at risk on the roads with the chill exacerbating any icy patches along the tarmac.
Slippery roads might also affect cars, motorbikes and any other road vehicle.
Glasgow has been issued a yellow warning, indicating a moderate chance of being impacted by fog with not very severe consequences if you are in the area.
It covers central Glasgow as well as some areas further out including Lanark, Alexandria, Cumbernauld, and parts of Stirling.
During long nights, certain areas may experience frost and possibly even snow due to “widespread frost under prolonged cloud break” as stated by the Met Office.
Nowhere else in the UK has been issued any weather warning following Storm Darragh but flood warnings remain in place.
Brits have also been warned it will “be breezy” in other areas of the UK but by Wednesday it should clear up for most.
This comes as the wreckage of storm Darragh continues to shock the country, with two deaths from falling trees on Saturday.
The fourth named storm of the season brought strong winds to many parts of the country over the weekend with millions warned to stay indoors.
Thousands were left without power and flights, trains, and buses were cancelled for safety reasons.
Entertainment fixtures, like football, were also cancelled for both travel and safety reasons.
As what will happen over Christmas, the Met Office has said on Wednesday 25 December there will be unsettled conditions.
The forecaster warned of frosts and fog, with strong gusts winds and drizzle moving up from the southeast.
On Christmas week, the Met Office revealed some Brits can expect the white stuff to fall.
According to the Met Office’s extended weather forecast from December 22 to January 5, there is a possibility of sleet and snow occurring, particularly in elevated areas in the northern regions.
Unfortunately most are more likely to get a wet Christmas than a white one.
Staying safe in fog
According to the Met Office
Driving safely in fog
Foggy conditions can make it difficult to see the road ahead, be prepared for this by following these simple steps:
- Make sure you know where your fog light switch is before you set off.
- Keep a bigger distance between you and the car in front.
- Be prepared for a sudden bank of fog or drifting, patchy fog.
- Check your mirrors and slow down before entering fog.
- Use fog lights when visibility drops below 100 metres, which is roughly the length of a football pitch.
- Don’t use full beam as fog reflects the light back.Â
- Once the fog has lifted switch off your fog lights.
How does fog affect flights and ferry crossings
Fog can affect schedules for flights and ferry crossings. People cope better with delays or cancellations when they follow some small and easy steps:
- Check the weather for your departure location regularly.
- Make sure you check your phone for messages from your airline or ferry company. You can also check their websites and social media platforms for additional updates.
- Arrive on time at the airport or ferry terminal, even if delays are expected.
- Pack your hand luggage with delays in mind. For example, some people may need to pack extra prescription medicine or baby food.
How to avoid transport delays
Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays on your journey by following this two-step checklist:
- CHECK: check bus and train timetables and the road conditions
- AMEND: amend your travel plans
