Alerta naranja en el Reino Unido por frío y nieve
El Reino Unido inicia 2026 bajo una intensa ola de frío ártico que trae nieve, hielo y temperaturas extremas, obligando a las autoridades meteorológicas y sanitarias a emitir alertas amarillas y naranjas en gran parte del país
TL;DR
- The UK is facing a cold wave and snow at the start of 2026.
- The Met Office has issued yellow and orange alerts for snow and ice, especially in Scotland.
- Up to 40 cm of snow is expected in western Scotland, and up to 5 cm in England and Wales.
- Temperatures will be well below average with a high probability of frost and snow nationwide.
- The cold snap is expected to last into the following week.
- The UK Health Security Agency has issued an orange health alert for England until January 6th.
- Vulnerable individuals, especially the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions, are at risk from the cold.