Met Office issues fresh 13-hour amber snow warning for Derby and Derbyshire with 5 inches of snow 'likely'
The Met Office has issued a 13-hour amber snow warning for Derby and Derbyshire for Thursday and Friday
The Met Office has issued a new amber weather warning for snow in Derbyshire as Storm Goretti is set to bring heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions later this week.
The warning covers Thursday night into Friday and highlights the risk of significant disruption, particularly on roads and public transport. Rain linked to Storm Goretti is expected to turn readily to snow on Thursday evening, first across higher ground before spreading to lower levels overnight.
Forecasters say snowfall accumulations of 10 to 15 centimetres are likely across many areas, with the potential for 20 to 30 centimetres on hills above 200 metres.
The Peak District is among the areas most at risk of the heaviest snowfall.
Snow is expected to ease through Friday morning, with conditions at lower levels turning more to rain or sleet at times. However, the Met Office warns that disruption could continue into Friday even after the snow stops falling, due to icy surfaces and lingering impacts on travel.
There remains some uncertainty over the exact track of Storm Goretti, which could affect where the most disruptive snow falls. As a result, the Met Office says the warning may be updated as forecasts become clearer.
Storm Goretti has been named by Météo-France, as the strongest winds associated with the system are expected to affect northern France rather than the UK.
The amber warning comes after a period of unsettled winter weather across the region, with residents urged to check travel plans, allow extra time for journeys and stay up to date with the latest forecasts.