Rare freezing rain and black ice to batter UK

Met Office issues amber weather alert for widespread treacherous conditions

Christmas shoppers have been warned to take extra care on Saturday, with widespread heavy freezing rain expected to create hazardous conditions on the UK’s roads.

The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for parts of England and Scotland, highlighting the risk of rapidly forming ice on roads and pavements, while high ground in Scotland could face up to 40cm of snow.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2S2EhqT