Motorists in parts of northern England and Scotland are being advised to fill their fuel tanks to at least halfway by Friday morning in anticipation of snowy weather that could affect travel across the region.
The Met Office has forecast snowfall beginning shortly after midnight on Friday, especially impacting much of Scotland, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, and North Wales. The snow is expected to peak around 12:45 a.m. and may persist in some areas throughout Friday and into early Saturday morning.
Although no formal weather warnings have been issued yet, drivers are encouraged to prepare for the winter conditions by checking their vehicles thoroughly. British Gas recommends ensuring that brakes, heaters, tires, and windscreen wipers are all in good working condition before setting out on any journeys.
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Additionally, drivers should consider keeping their fuel tanks at least half full to prevent running low during snowy conditions. Carrying an emergency kit is also advised, including essentials such as de-icer, scrapers, wiper fluid, anti-freeze, jump leads, food, water, a torch, phone charger, and blankets.
The Met Office forecasts persistent wintry hazards for the northern UK on Friday, with heavy rain moving northward Thursday and strong winds in the north continuing throughout the period. While some drier spells are expected on Saturday, cloud cover will remain dominant over the weekend.