Dense Fog Warning Issued for Northern England Amid Sudden Temperature Drop

LEEDS, England — The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for fog across northern England, effective from 10:40 p.m. Sunday, March 9, until 9:00 p.m. Monday, March 10. The alert indicates challenging travel conditions as visibility could drop to as low as 50 meters in some areas.

The warning affects large regions in the North East and Yorkshire, including cities such as Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough, and York. Dense fog is expected to develop overnight, creating potential disruptions for motorists and public transportation.

In a statement, a Met Office spokesperson advised travelers, saying, “Fog will continue to develop across parts of northeast England and Yorkshire through Sunday night. Some dense fog is likely, and visibility will be significantly reduced at times.”

Travelers are urged to check conditions before heading out and to allow extra time for journeys. The warning also emphasizes the need for drivers to ensure their fog lights are operational before setting off.

As the weekend saw unseasonably warm temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius, this abrupt weather change has caught many off guard. Craig Snell, a meteorologist at the Met Office, stated, “It’s been widely warm across the east and west, with Sunday marking the warmest day of 2025 so far.”

However, temperatures are set to drop as colder air moves in from the north. Snell notes that while southern regions might experience some milder conditions on Monday, northern areas will see much cooler weather and patchy rain.

The forecast indicates that many will feel the chill by Tuesday, as scattered showers are expected to spread across northern and eastern parts of the country, with temperatures dropping between 6 and 8 degrees Celsius. Snell added, “It won’t be a washout, but expect plenty of dry spells amid the colder conditions.”

This week, forecasters predict that daytime temperatures will remain in single figures, with the possibility of overnight frosts due to the colder air. Chris Bulmer, deputy chief meteorologist, explained that this weather pattern may lead to wintry showers, especially across northern and eastern regions.

The Met Office highlighted that the colder conditions are likely to persist through the week and advised the public to prepare for potentially disruptive weather as the milder temperatures of the weekend give way to the realities of mid-March.