Huddersfield weatherman Paul Stevens is predicting up to 40cms – almost 16ins – of snow in elevated parts of Huddersfield.
The Met Office-trained forecaster explained what the amber weather warning for Saturday, January 4, and Sunday, January 5, might mean across Huddersfield and the wider Kirklees area.
The amber warning comes into play at 9pm on Saturday and is set to last until midnight Sunday, taking in the whole of Yorkshire. The Huddersfield-based weather watcher said high ground such as Scapegoat Hill could expect ’40cm plus’ of snow.
Scapegoat Hill sits around 1,000ft above sea level and is known for its harsh climate and occasional deep snow. The village is located in the Pennine hills, five miles west of Huddersfield. Its highest point is 328m above sea level which is just over 1,076ft.
Mr Stevens said: “Amber warning issued for Kirklees with 5cm in towns, 15-30cm up to 300m and 40cm plus for Scapegoat Hill and higher parts of Kirklees. That’s 12-16 inches of snow for most and 6 inches low ground and centres.”
Today the Met Office said: “Amber severe weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for parts of England and Wales this weekend with up to 30-40cm of snow possible in parts of Northern England.”
The Met Office said some rural communities could be cut off due to snow, with power cuts and transport disruption possible. On the roads, some vehicles could end up stranded.
Scapegoat Hill Primary School covered in snow in 2018
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