The UK is grappling with a wave of weather woes as freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall follow on the heels of severe flooding. The Met Office has issued widespread yellow warnings for ice across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and the Midlands, effective until Thursday morning, alongside snow warnings in northern Scotland.
These treacherous conditions have sparked significant travel disruptions, with public transport and roads heavily impacted. Travelers are being urged to plan ahead, as train services across Great Britain—operated by Northern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, and ScotRail—face delays and cancellations. Drivers are warned of hazardous roads in affected areas.
Adding to the turmoil, flood alerts remain active for North Yorkshire’s Lower River Wharfe and Lower River Ure systems, threatening low-lying areas and roads around Masham, Boroughbridge, and Tadcaster. However, water levels are expected to recede soon, with no significant rain forecast.
In Greater Manchester, devastating floods earlier this week forced evacuations of hundreds of residents and hotel guests, while rescue teams worked tirelessly to assist those trapped. Bristol has activated its severe weather emergency protocol, offering extra support to vulnerable residents.
With a fresh three-day snow warning in place for the weekend, covering much of England, Wales, and Scotland, rural areas risk being cut off, and power outages and school closures are anticipated. Up to 30cm of snow is forecast over higher ground, leaving the nation bracing for more chaos in the days ahead.
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