The latest MET office warnings for snow have only recently been announced. The snow is expected in Central, Tayside, Fife, Grampian, Highlands and Eilaan Siar areas. Meanwhile, in southern England heavy showers will develop, particularly in Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia. On Saturday there could be some snow on the hills in Wales and a few wintry showers in the early hours of the morning.

With an area of low pressure producing some rain and hail snow it appears northern England may be affected most. But the weather will weaken and start pulling away eastwards as the day goes on, resulting in some western areas brightening up.

The weather should not be as disruptive as previously this month when Storm Emma and The Beast From The East joined together to cause the worst weather the UK has experienced in years. The MET Office has issued a yellow warning and to be cautious if travelling. Hopefully there will be fewer accidents and chaos caused by snow and ice. Earlier this month the UK encountered a deceptive winter wonderland that caused death and destruction, temperatures plunged to  -15 degrees and up to 20 inches of snow fell. Thousands of schools were shut resulting in widespread joy for tens of thousands of children across the nation and hospital operations were cancelled. Thousands of drivers who decided to courageously brave against the weather and warnings form the MET office were left stranded on roads in said weather. Emergency services also crashed and carried on to highlighted the importance of warnings that were issued. Air and rail travellers experienced delays and cancellations as well.

A 75-year-old woman was found dead in a snowy street in Leeds and a 46-year-old van driver died after a collision involving a lorry and a van in Hampshire.

Two teenage boys were taken to hospital after they were trapped under a fallen tree in Blackley, Manchester. Firefighters used a chainsaw and cutting gear to release the pair, who suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.

The Metropolitan police named a man who died after being pulled from the water at Danson Park in southeast London on Wednesday as Stephen Cavanagh, 60.

The reports that have been issued so far by meteorologists do not confirm if the snow will be as devastating as the UK’s last experience with snow but it is unlikely at this stage. However, even if the snow does not appear to be dangerous, the emergency services, weather reporters authorities and I urge you all to stay safe and drive carefully. I wish you all a Happy Easter!

Written by Tara Tate, Farringtons School