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Met Office forecasts extensive snow and severe weather across 10 UK counties this weekend

Met Office forecasts extensive snow and severe weather across 10 UK counties this weekend

# Met Office warns 'extensive snow' to hit UK this weekend - full list of 10 counties hit

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The Met Office has issued a warning regarding extensive snow set to blanket parts of the UK this weekend, specifically forecasting challenging weather conditions compounded by heavy rain and strong winds. The alert was announced on Friday, detailing expected impacts across various regions.

The weather event will primarily affect ten counties, prompting officials to advise caution as conditions worsen. These severe weather conditions are anticipated to disrupt daily life, including travel and outdoor activities. "With strong winds in the forecast, stay safe if you are at the coast," the Met Office has emphasized.

Here is the full list of affected counties:

1. North Yorkshire

2. Wessex

3. Aberdeenshire

4. Sussex

5. Kent

6. Merseyside

7. Lancashire

8. Yorkshire

9. Snowdonia

10. Gloucestershire

Residents in these areas are urged to prepare for the possibility of significant snowfall, which could lead to travel disruptions and other public safety concerns.