Weather warning for snow in Melton over Easter weekend issued by Met Office
A yellow weather warning for 'heavy snow' has been issued by the Met Office today covering much of the East Midlands, including Melton.
By The Newsroom
Thursday, 29th March 2018, 12:53 pm
Updated Thursday, 29th March 2018, 1:00 pm
The weather warning was issued this morning, Thursday March 29, and will be in force on Easter Monday, April 2, between 00.15 and 23.45.
The Met Office is forecasting a 70% chance of snow on Easter Monday morning in Melton followed by sleet showers throughout the afternoon.
The Met Office warning says: "Possibility of heavy snow over parts of England, Wales and southern Scotland. Travel may be affected.
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"There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel
"There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off
"There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected."