Rare weather event forecasted in some parts of the UK today
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTemperatures all across the country are reaching close to zero degrees celsius. While many will expect some form of snow fall to accompany the exceptionally cold conditions, some parts of the country will instead see a 'rare' weather event.
Ventusky's interactive weather map predicts bands of 'freezing rain' to hit the UK today (January 9). The rain is expected to hit the north east of England, from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and will span all the way to Edinburgh.
This rare phenomenon is described by the Met Office as a rare type of liquid precipitation that hits a cold surface and immediately freezes, the Mirror reports. Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...
just click here to give it a go It adds that the conditions to create freezing rain have to be extremely specific and it's not something regularly seen in the UK.
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