'Stay safe': Storm Goretti snow warning safety advice issued for West Yorkshire
Emergency services are warning people to take care across West Yorkshire as Met Office weather warnings come into place.
The yellow weather warning for snow came into place at 5pm today. and is set to remain until lunchtime tomorrow as Storm Goretti looks set to hit the county.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service tonight said that crews are “out and about, ready to respond to whatever the weather throws our way.”
Experts at the Met Office issue guidance when it comes to the warnings they issue to help residents understand what is to be expected.
On their site, they say: “Storm Goretti is likely to bring heavy snow leading to disruption and difficult travelling conditions later Thursday and into Friday.”
They also list some possible outcomes that can be expected with the level of snowfall forecast.
These are:
- Possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers
- Possible delays or cancellations to rail and air travel
- Some rural communities could become cut off
- Power cuts may occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service added: “Storm Goretti is also bringing the risk of strong winds and heavy rain across parts of the UK, so please take extra care over the next day or so.
“Severe weather can cause disruption and unexpected challenges, so it’s important to stay safe and stay prepared - whether you’re at home, on the roads, or out and about.”
As part of their warning they have issued some guidance and added: “ We’re encouraging everyone across West Yorkshire to take steps to stay safe and ready for whatever the season brings.
“ By planning ahead, we can all help keep our communities safe during the colder months. Let’s stay warm, stay prepared, and stay safe. “
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The Met Office often give wider context to their weather warnings.
On their site, they add: “Rain, associated with Storm Goretti, will spread northeastwards across the warning area through Thursday afternoon and evening, transitioning to snow fairly widely overnight and into Friday.
“Snow initially will begin to accumulate across hills in Wales and then increasingly to lower levels overnight.
“Whilst not all areas may see accumulating snow, accumulations of 5-10 cm are likely quite widely, with scope for 15-25 cm in places, especially on some hills above 200 metres elevation.
“There is a chance of 30 cm accumulating over high ground in Wales and/or the Peak District.
“There is some uncertainty over the exact track of Storm Goretti, which will influence the locations most likely to see disruptive snow.
“Amounts of snow will also depend quite heavily on both elevation and the intensity of precipitation, and as this becomes somewhat lighter into Friday this will lead to an awkward mix of rain, sleet and snow, gradually clearing away to the east.
“ Therefore there is likely to be a lot of variation, even over relatively short distances.
“The low pressure system has been named by Meteo France, as the strongest winds associated with Storm Goretti are most likely over northern France.”