UK Health Security Agency Issues Yellow Cold-Health Alert for North West England and West Midlands

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued its first yellow cold-health alert of the 2026/27 winter season, covering North West England and the West Midlands. This alert is due to falling temperatures, widespread frost, and the possibility of snow in northern Scotland. The Met Office forecasts colder conditions across much of the UK, with temperatures falling to approximately -3°C in parts of Wales and widespread frost expected. Wintry showers are possible around northern and eastern coasts, with some snow over the higher ground of Scotland.