Cold-health alert issued for York and North Yorkshire

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued a cold-health alert for Yorkshire and The Humber from 8am on Monday (November 17) until 8am next Friday.

In England, areas north of The Wash across to the Welsh border have received the same notice.

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The warning comes as the UK recorded its coldest night since March as a cold snap is set to following the recent flooding.

Temperatures dropped to minus 7 degrees Celsius in Tulloch Bridge in the Highlands on Saturday night, the lowest since March 20, the Met Office said.

A drop in temperatures will see top figures plunge to around 11 degrees Celsius today and get colder for the start of the week.

The Met Office is forecasting that the temperatures in York will go below zero next week.

Lots of clear skies tonight so turning much colder 🥶

Turning frosty with some localised spots of ice possible ❄️

Brisk northerly winds may sweep in some wintry showers around North Sea coasts 🌦️ pic.twitter.com/cZr2tMqeRU

— Met Office (@metoffice) November 16, 2025

Each UKHSA risk issued is scored from one to 16 on the basis of impact and likelihood, with the latest for the region scoring 10, representing medium impact and low likelihood.

The Yellow alert issued by UKHSA describes lists possible significant impacts across health and social care services such as increased demand for remote healthcare services, impact on the workforce of delivering those services, and challenges to keeping indoor temperatures at the agency recommended level of 18 degrees Celsius leading to more risk to vulnerable people.

Snow and ice are possible in parts of the UK after what has been a spell of above-average temperatures, the forecaster said.

The UK weather service five-day forecast could see lows of minus two degrees Celsius on Monday, dipping to minus three in the middle of the week.

Northerly gusts of wind up to 30 miles per hour are predicted.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said: “As Storm Claudia retreats to the south, high pressure to the northwest will drive a cold northerly flow from the Arctic across the UK.

"This will bring much colder conditions than of late and, whilst generally drier than recent days, there will also be a risk of wintry hazards, such as snow and ice.

“There will be widespread frosts across the UK, with temperatures dipping as low as -7°C in places next week, and daytime temperatures staying in single figures across the country.

"Couple this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a marked wind chill.

"This will be a notable change in our weather after a prolonged spell of above-average temperatures.

"People should keep an eye on the forecast in their area as it is possible warnings may be issued for snow and ice at times.”