A blanket of snow has been forecast to settle across Cornwall this morning, Thursday, January 9. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow stretching across much the county today as temperatures remain close to freezing. The warning, which is in place until midday today, warns of widespread disruption, The Met Office has said. We will keep you updated in our live weather blog below.
Forecasters also said: “Showers, mostly of rain and sleet at low levels and near coasts, but of snow inland and over higher ground, are expected to affect the area later Wednesday night and on Thursday morning. With many surfaces below freezing, this will lead to some icy stretches on untreated surfaces, while a few cm of fresh snow could affect some areas, mainly places above about 100 metres.”
Devon and Cornwall Police have advised motorists to avoid travel where possible. It said: “Snowfall is being reported in areas of Devon and Cornwall […] with more bursts predicted to follow. Drivers, consider whether or not your journey is absolutely necessary, and if it is not, please wait until the current weather moves through.”
The A30 is a particular concern, having seen multiple crashes over the past three days with around two dozen vehicle damaged as a result of collisions.
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