Widespread frost and freezing fog forecast as cold health alerts continue
The UK is bracing for freezing temperatures, widespread frost, and hazardous freezing fog as cold health alerts remain active across parts of England. Conditions are expected to improve by Sunday with milder weather and rain arriving.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events and freezing conditions pose significant health risks to vulnerable populations and impact public infrastructure safety.
Image source, Brook Mitchell / AFP via Getty Images By Sarah Keith-Lucas Lead Weather Presenter Published 17 minutes ago Arctic air will maintain its grip on the UK to start the weekend, as cold health alerts remain in place for a large swathe of England.
Saturday will dawn with another sharp and widespread frost with the coldest conditions expected in England and Wales.
Patches of freezing fog could also be a hazard, reducing visibility and bringing a risk of very slippery surfaces in southern and eastern England.
Then it is all change by Sunday with most areas having a frost-free start, but heavy bursts of rain and brisk winds will sweep across the country later.
Image caption, Freezing fog and rime ice may mean some slippery conditions on untreated roads and pavements in the south on Saturday morning
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