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Icy weather is set to spread across more regions of the UK overnight, following snowfall and freezing conditions that already led to the closure of hundreds of schools and blocked roads in the worst-affected locations. The Met Office has placed several areas under yellow warnings for ice, including parts of north-east Scotland, western Wales, south-west England, and along England’s east coast, stretching into East Lothian and the Scottish Borders through to Friday. Some locations are also experiencing active snow and ice warnings.
In the North York Moors and sections of the Yorkshire Wolds, an amber warning for snow remains in effect, with expectations of snowfall accumulation ranging from 15 to 25 centimeters (6 to 10 inches). Thursday night is forecasted to be the coldest of the week, with temperatures plunging below zero across much of the UK, dropping as low as -12°C in rural parts of Scotland.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued cold-weather health alerts for England that will last until Saturday, highlighting potential health risks for elderly individuals and those with pre-existing medical conditions. On Thursday, snow covered numerous areas nationwide, with reports indicating 9 centimeters of snowfall by 11:00 GMT at Altnaharra and Loch Glascarnoch in northern and western Scotland, respectively.
More than 100 schools were forced to close in north-east Scotland due to heavy snow, with Aberdeenshire Council reporting closures in Moray and the Highlands as well. Several major roads, including parts of the A90, have been shut down, and local police are advising drivers to avoid affected areas. Wales has also faced significant disruptions, with power outages affecting hundreds of homes in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Carmarthenshire. In addition, poor driving conditions have led to road closures and cancellations of many bus services. Over 50 schools were shuttered across these Welsh regions.
The amber cold-health alerts issued by UKHSA remain in place across the North West, North East, and Yorkshire and Humber in England until 08:00 on Saturday, with all other regions under less severe yellow alerts. These warnings serve to alert health and social care providers about the possible severe effects on vulnerable populations. Alex Parker from Age UK North Yorkshire expressed his concern regarding the challenges faced by those they support, emphasizing the importance of ensuring individuals can safely maintain their daily activities and stay warm, while also having access to essential supplies like food and medication. He encourages the public to check on vulnerable neighbours and friends during this cold spell. Meanwhile, 79-year-old David Jefferson from Beverley shared his struggle with walking in the snow, stating, “The sooner it goes the better really.
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