First snowfall of the season blankets the Yorkshire Dales as Arctic blast hits the UK

Dubai: The first significant snowfall of the season has arrived in the UK, settling on the higher elevations of the Yorkshire Dales as an arctic air mass sweeps in from the north.

 The region now finds itself in the grip of an early winter blast, with the Met Office issuing amber-level warnings for snow and ice that could trigger power cuts, travel disruption and hazardous conditions for road users.

Local authorities are advising drivers and walkers to tread carefully; despite the picturesque white coating on moorland and peaks, untreated surfaces could quickly turn treacherous. With temperatures poised to continue falling, this early arrival of winter poses the first real test of the season for residents, visitors and transport networks alike.

Video from AFP