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Home > Severe Weather > WeatherSafe > Winter Weather

Winter Weather Safety and Preparedness

Severe Weather Safety and Advice From SkyWarn UK

	Winter - a time of crisp, frosty mornings and snow capped hills. Yes, winter can be picture postcard perfect, but it can also be a time of extreme weather that brings disruption to wide areas, and can bring entire towns and cities to a standstill.	Prepare Take Action After the Storm Current Severe Weather Alerts
Be Prepared Preparedness Guide Winter Home Protection Preventing Frozen Pipes	Are You At Risk? UK Annual Sleet / Snow Days Map View areas most at risk of sleet and snow	Winter Weather Facts Snow can fall anytime from late October to late April across many areas, especially the north The heaviest snow is likely between late December and late February Snow falls can paralyze transport networks and cut-off entire towns Lake-effect snow is common along the east coast and can bring heavy snowfalls of several inches across narrow swathes of land