Snow has already fallen in Aberdeenshire, forcing schools to closeThe Met Office has put yellow warnings in place for Scotland, the northwest of England and parts of Wales, with heavy snow expected until ThursdayHeavy snow and ice are forecast to cause disruption to northern England and Scotland as temperatures plummet across the country. National Highways has issued a severe weather alert for snow in the northwest as it warned that 40mph gusts and snow turning to rain at lower levels would complicate the forecast. SponsoredSnow showers and icy conditions are set to affect Northern Ireland, Scotland, northwest England and parts of Wales until Thursday. Parts of northern England are covered in snow and temperatures will drop to well below freezing on Tuesday nightThe Met Office has issued a yellow warning in the affected areas, warning of stranded vehicles, power cuts, air and rail cancellations and injuries from icy surfaces. Temperatures, which are about 5 to 6C lower than usual for this time of year, will plummet well

Source: The Times January 16, 2024 12:47 UTC