Second named storm of season to bring snow, rain and 70mph winds to UK

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The second named storm of the season will bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK this weekend, according to the Met Office.

Forecasters at the agency have named the weather front Storm Bert.

Wind gusts of up to 70mph are expected in some areas.

Heavy snowfall could bring further disruption to parts of the country while heavy rain is also likely, especially in western parts, the Met Office added.

A number of severe weather warnings have been issued for Saturday and Sunday.

Parts of the UK, however, will keep seeing wintry showers throughout Thursday and Friday, with some severe warnings in place for ice and snow.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holley said: “Storm Bert marks a shift to much milder air and wintry hazards will gradually diminish through the weekend, but heavy snowfall is expected across parts of northern England and Scotland for a time on Saturday, especially over higher ground, and warnings are in place.”

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