Could Sussex See Snow? - Weather Warning Issued By Met Office

Friday, 15 January 2021 10:48

A yellow weather warning for snow has been issued by the Met Office.

The warning, covering parts of West Sussex, comes into force in the early hours of Saturday morning, and expires at 8pm.

Residents are warned of potential disruption to public transport and potentially challenging driving conditions.

The warning reads:

"A band of heavy snow may bring disruption as it moves eastwards on Saturday."

We're warned to expect:

Possible delays or cancellations to rail and air travel
Possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers
Some rural communities could become cut off
Power cuts may occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected

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