New snow warnings as cold snap causes travel chaos, school closures and flooding
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1 day, 14 hours ago

New snow warnings as cold snap causes travel chaos, school closures and flooding

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Met Office issued three yellow warnings for snow and ice, which came into force across large parts of the UK on Monday afternoon and last into Tuesday. open image in gallery Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park on Monday Many commuters suffered travel disruption heading into work on the first Monday morning of the new year, with major roads closed and railway lines blocked as heavy rain and thawing snow caused flooding. The Met Office advised people to be prepared for yet more ice and snow – more than 5cm in the worst hit areas – after the weekend saw heavy snow and icy rainfall across the country, which caused runway closures, rail service cancellations, and key roads across northern England to be blocked by vehicles and collisions. open image in gallery Flood water near Eckington in Worcestershire on Monday Several stretches of A-roads across England were also closed on Monday because of the further severe weather.

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Great Brrritain! UK weather map reveals where BLIZZARDS could hit in the coming hours - as temperatures across the country plummet
19 hours, 19 minutes ago

Great Brrritain! UK weather map reveals where BLIZZARDS could hit in the coming hours - as temperatures across the country plummet

Daily Mail  

Britain is bracing for icy days and nights as temperatures are set to plunge to a piercing -16C in some parts. The Met Office has issued four yellow weather warnings, including one for snow covering southern counties of England from 9am until midnight on Wednesday The UK could see temperatures plunging to -14C on Wednesday and -16C on Thursday night …

New snow warnings as cold snap causes travel chaos, school closures and flooding
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1 day, 22 hours ago

New snow warnings as cold snap causes travel chaos, school closures and flooding

The Independent  

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UK weather live: Major incident declared in second county over flooding as children stranded at primary school
2 days, 2 hours ago

UK weather live: Major incident declared in second county over flooding as children stranded at primary school

The Independent  

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Dozens rescued as rain leads to flooding and travel is disrupted in parts of the UK
2 days, 4 hours ago

Dozens rescued as rain leads to flooding and travel is disrupted in parts of the UK

Associated Press  

LONDON — Dozens of people were rescued Monday from flooded homes and stranded cars as a soggy and cold spell continued to disrupt life across parts of the U.K. and more wintry weather was expected. Hundreds of schools were closed for the first day of classes of 2025, trains were halted and commuters experienced headaches as sections of highways and …

All the places at risk of flooding as severe weather warnings are issued across UK
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2 days, 5 hours ago

All the places at risk of flooding as severe weather warnings are issued across UK

The Independent  

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Snow mapped: Where freezing weather and flooding will hit UK this week
2 days, 8 hours ago

Snow mapped: Where freezing weather and flooding will hit UK this week

The Independent  

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Full list of school closures across UK as snow and ice warnings issued
2 days, 8 hours ago

Full list of school closures across UK as snow and ice warnings issued

The Independent  

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Britain set for heavy rain and flooding following snow travel chaos
2 days, 22 hours ago

Britain set for heavy rain and flooding following snow travel chaos

The Independent  

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Snow mapped: Where freezing weather will hit UK this weekend with up to 40cm snowfall forecast
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4 days, 10 hours ago

Snow mapped: Where freezing weather will hit UK this weekend with up to 40cm snowfall forecast

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Two amber weather warnings have been issued, including a warning for snow and ice …

Weather - latest: Amber snow warnings for much of UK with up to 40cm forecast as temperatures fall to -7.4C
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4 days, 13 hours ago

Weather - latest: Amber snow warnings for much of UK with up to 40cm forecast as temperatures fall to -7.4C

The Independent  

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Amber weather warnings issued as child dies in car crash after temperatures plummet to -7C
4 days, 13 hours ago

Amber weather warnings issued as child dies in car crash after temperatures plummet to -7C

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amber weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued …

Weather - latest: Amber snow warnings for much of UK with up to 40cm forecast as temperatures fall to -7.4C
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4 days, 18 hours ago

Weather - latest: Amber snow warnings for much of UK with up to 40cm forecast as temperatures fall to -7.4C

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Amber weather warnings issued as child dies in car crash after temperatures plummet to -7C
5 days, 2 hours ago

Amber weather warnings issued as child dies in car crash after temperatures plummet to -7C

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Snow mapped: Where freezing weather will hit UK this weekend with up to 40cm snowfall forecast
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5 days, 8 hours ago

Snow mapped: Where freezing weather will hit UK this weekend with up to 40cm snowfall forecast

The Independent  

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Icy blast raises risk of death in elderly, health chiefs warn, as Age UK slates winter benefit cut
6 days, 3 hours ago

Icy blast raises risk of death in elderly, health chiefs warn, as Age UK slates winter benefit cut

The Independent  

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Travel warnings issued as cold snap and icy weather grips the UK
6 days, 6 hours ago

Travel warnings issued as cold snap and icy weather grips the UK

The Independent  

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Weather latest: New Met Office snow warnings issued for tonight as blast of freezing temperatures hits UK
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6 days, 6 hours ago

Weather latest: New Met Office snow warnings issued for tonight as blast of freezing temperatures hits UK

The Independent  

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Britain sees in the New Year with heavy downpours with snow expected this weekend
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6 days, 17 hours ago

Britain sees in the New Year with heavy downpours with snow expected this weekend

The Independent  

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Severe flooding hits Manchester area, disrupting UK's New Year's celebrations
6 days, 21 hours ago

Severe flooding hits Manchester area, disrupting UK's New Year's celebrations

India Today  

LONDON: Parts of the United Kingdom were flooded Wednesday as heavy rains and powerful winds continued to disrupt New Year’s celebrations. “We are potentially expecting the flood situation to get worse before it gets better.” Tom Coulthard said the rain started late Tuesday afternoon and poured all night where he lives in Didsbury, south of Manchester, topping river banks and …

UK weather live: Met office issues three day snow warning for most of England
1 week ago

UK weather live: Met office issues three day snow warning for most of England

The Independent  

The Met Office has issued a three day snow warning For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The …

New Year’s Day travel facing disruption amid wind, rain and snow warnings
1 week ago

New Year’s Day travel facing disruption amid wind, rain and snow warnings

The Independent  

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UK weather live: Snow, wind and rain warnings on New Year’s Day as more than 170 flood warnings issued
1 week ago

UK weather live: Snow, wind and rain warnings on New Year’s Day as more than 170 flood warnings issued

The Independent  

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Where snow could hit UK on New Year’s Day as temperatures drop to -2C
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1 week, 1 day ago

Where snow could hit UK on New Year’s Day as temperatures drop to -2C

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The yellow warning covers large parts of Scotland, including Glasgow, …

Met Office: Warnings for snow, rain and wind issued over New Year’s Eve
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1 week, 2 days ago

Met Office: Warnings for snow, rain and wind issued over New Year’s Eve

The Independent  

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Where snow could hit UK on New Year’s Day as temperatures drop to -2C
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1 week, 2 days ago

Where snow could hit UK on New Year’s Day as temperatures drop to -2C

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The yellow warning covers large parts of Scotland, including Glasgow, …

Met Office issue snow, rain and wind weather warnings across UK over New Year’s Eve
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1 week, 2 days ago

Met Office issue snow, rain and wind weather warnings across UK over New Year’s Eve

The Independent  

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Snow, rain and wind weather warnings could disrupt new year festivities across UK
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1 week, 3 days ago

Snow, rain and wind weather warnings could disrupt new year festivities across UK

The Independent  

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Where snow could hit UK on New Year’s Day
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1 week, 3 days ago

Where snow could hit UK on New Year’s Day

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The yellow warning covers large parts of Scotland, including Glasgow, …

Deep freeze Britain: Map shows where temperatures will plunge on another frosty night after -11C lows as 80 areas remain on flood alert and rail chaos continues following Storm Darragh
4 weeks ago

Deep freeze Britain: Map shows where temperatures will plunge on another frosty night after -11C lows as 80 areas remain on flood alert and rail chaos continues following Storm Darragh

Daily Mail  

Britain will endure another deep freeze tonight after temperatures fell to -11C as 80 areas remain on flood alert and rail chaos brought by Storm Darragh continues. Cold water swimmer Jenny Favell in the River Braan at The Hermitage in Perthshire today Dog walkers brave the freezing fog at Neilston Pad in East Renfrewshire this morning Mac the working cocker …

Emergency government alert sent to millions with Storm Darragh set to endanger life
1 month ago

Emergency government alert sent to millions with Storm Darragh set to endanger life

The Independent  

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Snow squalls force school closures and delays in Massachusetts, Connecticut and other parts of New England
1 month ago

Snow squalls force school closures and delays in Massachusetts, Connecticut and other parts of New England

Live Mint  

A powerful winter storm sweeping across New England has caused significant disruptions on Thursday, with hundreds of schools and districts closing or delaying their operations due to severe weather conditions. The storm, which has brought a mix of snow, rain, and intense winds to the region, continues to affect travel and daily routines, with dangerous conditions expected to persist through …

Flood alerts soar across Britain: What travellers need to know to stay safe amid Storm Bert’s fury
1 month, 1 week ago

Flood alerts soar across Britain: What travellers need to know to stay safe amid Storm Bert’s fury

Hindustan Times  

Britain remained on high alert after the second major storm of the season battered the country over the weekend, leaving at least two people dead and disrupting road and rail travel. Swans swim by a restaurant in a flooded area near Billing Aquadrome, in the aftermath of Storm Bert, near Northampton, Britain Hundreds of homes in England and Wales battled …

Britain braces for another soaking as Storm Bert clean-up continues: Map shows rain warning for the South as up to TWO INCHES is set to fall with more flooding 'likely' for areas hit by weekend downpo
1 month, 1 week ago

Britain braces for another soaking as Storm Bert clean-up continues: Map shows rain warning for the South as up to TWO INCHES is set to fall with more flooding 'likely' for areas hit by weekend downpo

Daily Mail  

Further torrential downpours will hit southern England tonight after the Met Office issued a fresh warning for up to two inches of rain over a 14-hour period. Flooding at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park in Northamptonshire today after Storm Bert A business owner clears water from his property at Billing Wharf in Northamptonshire today Flood damage today at The Myrtle Press, …

UK counts the cost of devastating storm
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1 month, 1 week ago

UK counts the cost of devastating storm

China Daily  

By JULIAN SHEA in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-11-26 10:47 Rail passengers wait with their luggage at Paddington Station in London, England on Monday after train cancellations that were attributed to Storm Bert. MINA KIM / REUTERS Hundreds of flood warnings were in place across the United Kingdom on Monday and rail services were severely disrupted, as …

UK counts the cost of devastating storm
1 month, 1 week ago

UK counts the cost of devastating storm

China Daily  

Rail passengers wait with their luggage at Paddington Station in London, England on Monday after train cancellations that were attributed to Storm Bert. MINA KIM / REUTERS Hundreds of flood warnings were in place across the United Kingdom on Monday and rail services were severely disrupted, as the country dealt with the continued impact of Storm Bert, which hit over …

UK counts the cost of devastating storm
1 month, 1 week ago

UK counts the cost of devastating storm

China Daily  

Rail passengers wait with their luggage at Paddington Station in London, England on Monday after train cancellations that were attributed to Storm Bert. MINA KIM / REUTERS Hundreds of flood warnings were in place across the United Kingdom on Monday and rail services were severely disrupted, as the country dealt with the continued impact of Storm Bert, which hit over …

Storm Bert: Weather warnings map reveals which areas are most at risk of flooding
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Storm Bert: Weather warnings map reveals which areas are most at risk of flooding

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Storm Bert continues to bring widespread destruction to communities across …

Hundreds of homeowners in England and Wales battle floodwaters after weekend storm
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hundreds of homeowners in England and Wales battle floodwaters after weekend storm

LA Times  

Rob, surname not given, walks through floodwater in Cwmtillery, Wales, on Monday as an apparent mudslide has forced people from their homes as Storm Bert continues to cause disruption in Cwmtillery, Wales. Hundreds of homeowners in England and Wales were battling floodwaters Monday morning after the second major storm of the winter brought widespread disruption to the U.K. Several rail …

Storm Bert map: When and where UK will be hit by snow and wind
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Storm Bert map: When and where UK will be hit by snow and wind

The Independent  

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Weather map reveals where Storm Bert is set to batter UK this weekend with Met Office warnings in place
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Weather map reveals where Storm Bert is set to batter UK this weekend with Met Office warnings in place

Daily Mail  

The areas of the UK that are set to be worst hit by Storm Bert this weekend have been revealed in a series of weather maps issued by the Met Office. The Met Office has issued snow, ice, wind and rain warnings across the UK and said the low pressure system would be a 'multi-hazard event' following a cold snap. …

Met Office issues danger to life warning as more snow forecast over weekend
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Met Office issues danger to life warning as more snow forecast over weekend

The Independent  

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Britain warned to brace for another night of snow carnage
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Britain warned to brace for another night of snow carnage

Daily Mail  

Brits are being warned to brace for another night of heavy snowfall after wintry conditions led to hundreds of school closures and widespread travel disruption. An additional five yellow warnings for snow and ice were also imposed as follows: The UK Health Security Agency has also issued the first amber cold weather health alert of the season, warning conditions could …

Brits wake to snow-covered UK: Temperatures plunge to -7.3C overnight as Arctic blast takes hold - with more snow and ice warnings today
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brits wake to snow-covered UK: Temperatures plunge to -7.3C overnight as Arctic blast takes hold - with more snow and ice warnings today

Daily Mail  

Are YOU affected by the snow? Several other warnings for snow and ice have been in force across the UK, with the Met Office advising vehicles could be stranded, power cuts may occur and rural areas could be cut off. WHITLEY BAY: As an Arctic blast increases its grip on Britain today, a resident of Whitley Bay in North Tyneside …

Snow UK weather map: Where and when has Met Office predicted more snowfall as warnings extended?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Snow UK weather map: Where and when has Met Office predicted more snowfall as warnings extended?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Follow updates here Met Office Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong …

UK weather map reveals where snow will fall today with Met Office warnings in place as much of Britain wakes to sub-zero temperatures
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK weather map reveals where snow will fall today with Met Office warnings in place as much of Britain wakes to sub-zero temperatures

Daily Mail  

Have you been affected by the snow? The Met Office has put in place a yellow warning for ice for much of southern England, the Midlands and eastern Wales from 5pm on Tuesday to 10am on Wednesday Snow-covered buildings after overnight snowfall in Warwick on Tuesday A car drives through the A57 Snake Pass in the Peak District, Derbyshire on …

UK weather woes: Snow warnings issued amid train cancellations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK weather woes: Snow warnings issued amid train cancellations

Hindustan Times  

Motorists in England’s north have been put on notice and train services cancelled after severe weather warnings were issued across the UK. The Met Office issued three yellow weather alerts for snow and ice covering the Midlands, northern England, parts of Northern Ireland, north east Wales and sections of Northern Ireland. Snowy conditions in Carr Gate, West Yorkshire Severe weather …

UK weather live: Rail and flight delays continue due to 80mph winds as UK put on high alert for flooding
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UK weather live: Rail and flight delays continue due to 80mph winds as UK put on high alert for flooding

The Independent  

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Storm Ashley brings rail, road and air chaos as UK on high alert over flood warnings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Storm Ashley brings rail, road and air chaos as UK on high alert over flood warnings

The Independent  

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Temperatures could hit 20C while heavy rain continues amid weather warnings
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Temperatures could hit 20C while heavy rain continues amid weather warnings

The Independent  

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