HEAVY SNOW: Met Office issues yellow warning for Derbyshire on Easter Monday

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow on Easter Monday - with the possibility of travel disruption and rural communities being cut off.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Easter MondayThe Met Office has issued a weather warning for Easter Monday
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Easter Monday

The warning is in force for Derbyshire from 12.15am until 11.45pm and warns of the possibility of heavy snow, especially for high ground.

It states: "As a weather system moves in from the south and comes up against cold air over the UK, there is the chance that rain could turn to heavy snow in places.

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"Several cm of snow are possible, especially over hills, with drifting in strong winds.

"There is also the possibility of a few cm of wet snow gathering at lower levels.

"There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel.

"There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off.

"There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected."