By Weather warning extended in northern Lincolnshire
The Met Office has now extended the yellow weather warning issued earlier this week across the east coast, including northern Lincolnshire.
A low-pressure weather system named ‘Storm Darcy’ has produced sub-zero temperatures, strong winds and widespread snowfall in England.
As much as 15cm (6in) of snow has fallen in some areas, particularly over the Lincolnshire Wolds.
The warning was briefly upgraded to an amber warning, before returning to a yellow warning this afternoon.
A warning for snow, ice and strong wind is now in force until Wednesday night.
Forecasters at the Met Office have warned that snow showers may lead to travel disruption in places.
Locally, authorities have already received reports of 30+ road traffic collisions due to adverse weather conditions.
Speaking earlier today, Paul Hudson, BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire climate correspondent, said:
“The intense cold from the Baltic region is now firmly established.
“This cold air is picking up moisture as it comes across the relatively mild North Sea, forming continuous lines of snow which can often last for several hours.
“Further bands of snow are likely to continue to form and spread inland over the next 24 hours with the possibility further warnings may need to be issued in due course.”
The Met Office has warned that some roads and railways are likely to be affected. Many Lincolnshire roads area already closed, although gritting teams have been out several times.
There is also a risk that some rural communities could become cut off, and that power cuts will occur.
