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Disruptive snow, wind and rain could hit parts of southern England this week, as an Atlantic low-pressure front meets an Arctic airmass over the country.
The Met Office said that even parts of the south may see some snow on higher ground on Thursday and Friday, while northern and central areas of England could face more snow, with rain and strong winds, depending on the path of an approaching Atlantic low-pressure system.
Forecaster Aidan McGivern said in a video posted on the Met Office’s X account that there is a 20% chance the system takes a northern route, which would bring widespread ‘disruptive’ wind and rain to much of England and Wales, and possibly more snow in northern England, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland.
But he said there was a 30% chance that the front moves through northern France, bringing disruptive snow to southern counties in England, especially in higher areas.
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The most likely outcome is wind and rain in southern parts of the UK, with central England seeing the risk of disruption from snow, he added.
Hundreds of schools will remain closed on Tuesday, mainly in Wales and Scotland, where drifting snow and ice have left travel virtually impossible in northern areas.
Aberdeenshire Council and Orkney Islands Council have both confirmed all schools and nurseries will be shut on Tuesday.
The University of Highlands and Islands in Kirkwall will also be closed until conditions improve.
In Northern Ireland, dozens of schools will remain closed due to snowy and icy conditions across the country.
Yesterday, passengers were left stranded at airports in Manchester, Liverpool, Aberdeen and Inverness.
The Met Office is forecasting further and ‘frequent’ spells of ‘heavy’ snow in parts of Scotland, covering Aberdeen, Aviemore in the Cairngorms, and Ullapool, Ross-shire.
Rain turning to snow will hit Scotland and northern England on Tuesday, with 1–5 cm likely in northern England and up to 10–15 cm in central and eastern Scotland, the Met Office said.
Two amber snow warnings have been issued in northern parts of Scotland until Tuesday evening, while there are also yellow snow and ice warnings across southwest England, northern England, eastern England and Wales.
A yellow ice warning is in place in Northern Ireland.
A yellow warning means some disruption is possible, such as travel delays, but many people can continue with their daily routine, according to the Met Office.
An amber warning indicates a higher risk, with severe weather likely to cause travel disruption, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property and people are advised to take precautions.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued amber cold health alerts for England as an early warning that adverse temperatures are likely to affect health and wellbeing, running until Friday.
Overnight into Tuesday temperatures will once again fall below freezing for much of the country, with the lowest temperatures over lying snow possibly dipping to minus 12C, the Met Office said.
The Met Office has warned that the heavy snow and freezing temperatures could put rural communities at risk of being cut off, while mobile phone coverage may be impacted by the weather.
It also warned of travel disruption to road, rail and air as public transport services may be cancelled.
A Met Office spokesperson said: ‘Heavy snow showers will become more frequent and may merge to give longer spells of snow at times.
‘The areas and period covered by this warning are when the heaviest and most disruptive snow is thought most likely during the current cold spell, with existing yellow warnings covering a wider area and a longer period.’
Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel said: ‘Flight delays or cancellations due to snow can be extremely frustrating, but airlines still have a duty of care to passengers, and must provide clear information about their rights to assistance or a refund.
What are my rights if my flight has been cancelled?
In the UK and EU, airlines must look after you if your flight is delayed or cancelled.
This includes everything from meals and accommodation to an alternative flight if necessary.
Citizen’s Advice says that airlines should also give impacted passengers access to phone calls and emails, and, if they offer you a place to stay, organise the journeys between the hotel and the airport.
Sometimes, the airline will cover this by handing you vouchers at the airport. When in doubt, keep any receipts for expenses and claim them back afterwards from the airline.
But an airline will only cough up money for ‘reasonable’ expenses.
The hotel minibar or penthouse suites are not up for grabs.
If you didn’t book with a UK or EU airline, you’ll need to check their terms and conditions. However, for the most part, airlines should provide meals and accommodation as appropriate.
When am I eligible for this support?
Whether you’re eligible for the above depends on the distance of your flight and how long you have waited:
- For long-haul (more than 3,500km over four hours or more), it’s four hours or more.
- For short-haul (up to 1,500km over two hours or less), you must have been waiting for two hours or more.
- For medium-haul (between 1,500km and 3,500km over two to four hours), it’s three hours or more.
‘If you are flying with a UK or EU airline, or due to depart from a UK or EU airport with any carrier, you’ll be entitled to food and drink during delays of over two hours for short-haul flights, three hours for medium-haul and four hours for long-haul. If you are stuck overnight, you are entitled to accommodation too.
‘If your flight is cancelled, you also have the choice of being refunded or rerouted on the next available flight. If you choose the latter, then your airline must get you to your destination as soon as possible – including with a rival carrier, if necessary.’
Which schools are closed today?
You can find out if your school is closed on your local council website or by contacting your school directly. We’ve gathered a list of schools that confirmed last night they won’t be opening Tuesday .
School closures in Staffordshire
- Tillington Manor Primary School, Stafford
- Manor Primary Academy
- Christ Church Primary School
School closures in Scotland
- Aberdeenshire Council
- Aboyne Academy
- Alford Academy
- Arduthie School
- Auchenblae School
- Ballogie Nursery
- Ballater School
- Balmedie School
- Banchory Primary School
- Barthol Chapel School
- Banchory-Devenick School
- Bracoden School
- Buchanhaven Primary School
- Carronhill School
- Catterline School
- Craigievar School
- Crathes School
- Crombie School
- Cultercullen School
- Dales Park School
- Daviot School
- Drumoak School
- Dunnottar School
- Drumblade School
- Echt School
- Ellon Primary School
- Elrick School
- Finzean School
- Fordyce School
- Hill of Banchory School
- Hillside School
- Insch School
- Gordan Schools
- Johnshaven School
- Keithhall School
- Kemnay School
- Kennethmont School
- Lairhillock School
- Laurencekirk School
- Mearns Academy
- Meldrum Academy
- Methlick School
- Monymusk School
- Newburgh Mathers School
- Newtonhill School
- Ordiquhill School
- Peterhead Academy
- Pitmedden School
- Port Erroll School
- Portlethen School
- Rathen School
- Rhynie School
- Sandhaven School
- Skene School
- St Andrew’s School, Inverurie
- St Fergus School
- Strathburn School
- Strathdon School
- Tarland School
- Tarves School
- Tough School
- Turriff Primary School
- Tyrie School
- Uryside School
- Westhill Academy
- Westhill Primary School
- Whitehills School
School closures in Shetland
- Aith Junior High School
- Anderson High School
- Baltasound Junior High School
- Brae High School
- Bell’s Brae Primary School
- Burravoe Primary School
- Cullivoe Primary School
- Cunningsburgh Primary School
- Dunrossness Primary School
- Fair Isle Primary School
- Foula Primary School
- Hamnavoe Primary School
- Happyhansel Primary School
- Lunnasting Primary School
- Mid Yell Junior High School
- Mossbank Primary School
- Nesting Primary School
- North Roe Primary School
- Ollaberry Primary School
- Sandness Primary School
- Sandwick Junior High School
- Scalloway Primary School
- Sound Primary School
- Tingwall Primary School
- Urafirth Primary School
- Whalsay School
- Whiteness Primary School
School closures in Wales
- Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni catchment (all primary and secondary schools)
- David Hughes catchment (all primary and secondary schools)
- Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones catchment (all primary and secondary schools)
- Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern catchment (all primary and secondary schools)
- Canolfan Addysg y Bont, Ysgol Gynradd Rhosneigr and Ysgol Llanfawr
- Ysgol Rhosgadfan
- Ysgol Garndolbenmaen
- Ysgol LlanllechidYsgol Treferthyr, Criccieth
- Ysgol Hirael, Bangor
- Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn
- Ysgol Ein Harglwyddes, Bangor
- Ysgol Llandygai
- Ysgol Eifionydd, Porthmadog
- Ysgol Eifion Wyn, Porthmadog
- Ysgol Pennal
- Ysgol Dyffryn Dulas Corris
- Ysgol Y Garnedd, Bangor
- Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi, Deiniolen
- Ysgol Hafod Lon, Penrhyndeudraeth
- Ysgol Penybryn, Tywyn
- Ysgol Bontnewydd
- Ysgol Pendalar, Caernarfon
- Ysgol Llandwrog
- Ysgol Rhiwlas
- Ysgol Rhosgadfan
- Ysgol Dolbadarn, Llanberis
- Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle, Penygroes
- Ysgol Bro Idris – Cynradd and Uwchradd, at Dolgellau, and sites at Rhydymain, Dinas Mawddwy, Llanelltyd and Friog
- Ysgol Tryfan, Bangor
- Ysgol Y Felinheli
- Ysgol Brynrefail, Llanrug
- Ysgol Tregarth
- Ysgol Bodfeurig, Sling
- Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen, Caernarfon
- Ysgol I D Hooson School, Rhosllanerchrugog
- Ysgol St Christopher’s
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