UK Snow warnings LIVE updates as roads closed and flood alerts issued

Flood alerts have been issued across the UK and schools have been forced to shut following significant snowfall [1] amid a miserable start to 2025. Weather warnings [2] remain on Monday in multiple parts of the UK, including five for snow and ice in the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. People in Wales and southwest England have meanwhile been told to prepare for disruption from heavy rain.

The Met Office has said snow will increasingly turn to rain for much of the UK today, while snow continues to accumulate over Northern England, especially the higher ground, and snow showers move into parts of Scotland. Use our tracker [3] below to find out when it is forecast to snow in your area as the band of low pressure continues to sweep in from the southwest. Have you been impacted by the weather?

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10:37Liam Buckler

Mountain Rescue comes to rescue amid stranded cars

Large parts of the UK are facing heavy snow and freezing rain, which is likely to cause disruption, after two amber weather warnings came into force. Stranded vehicles on the roads, delayed or cancelled rail and air travel, and power cuts are all likely as the country grapples with a week-long spell of wintry conditions, the Met Office said.

A member of a Mountain Rescue team came to the rescue of motorists after cars became stuck due to snow drift near Ribblehead, in North Yorkshire.

A member of a Mountain Rescue team after helping to clear cars from a snow drift near Ribblehead (PA)10:15Liam Buckler

Snow maps show 750-mile Arctic bomb set to cover entire country in two weeks

Brits have been warned to brace themselves for an Artic blast which is set to hit the country in less than two weeks. New weather maps have revealed that the entire country will be struck by snow from January 14. According to the maps, the snow bomb will cover 750 miles from Southampton to Iverness in Scotland.

The data by WXCharts showed the wintry conditions will come into effect from as early as 6am next Tuesday. The maps were largely highlighted in deep purple to indicate that the UK will be blanketed in snow.

10:01Liam Buckler

National Rail delays across England and Wales

National Rail has listed the following routes which are facing weather disruption.

Buses replace trains between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog
Buses replace trains between Hooton and Chester / Ellesmere Port
Poor weather may affect Merseyrail services
Poor weather may affect Northern services
Disruption between Nottingham and Grantham
Disruption between Peterborough and Leicester
Disruption between Derby and East Midlands Parkway / Nottingham

Great Western Railway, ScotRail and TransPennine Express services are not currently affected by the weather, but commuters are urged to check before travelling.

09:50Liam Buckler

Travel chaos after lorry smashes into central reservation and blocks motorway

A stretch of a major motorway has been closed after a lorry hit the central reservation and came to rest across the carriageway. Motorists returning to work after the festive and New Year break face a bleak trip on the anticlockwise route between Junction 10 for the A3 to Junction 8 for Reigate.

The lorry is said to have been removed already and an air ambulance is said to have been called to the scene of the accident.

Passed Mogador on #M25 [6] & anti clockwise lanes all CLOSED due to jackknife'd lorry Avoid! pic.twitter.com/KoVVXJLp2o [7]

-- Alastair Bruce (@AlastairBruce_) January 6, 2025 [8]09:40Liam Buckler

Over 80 schools closed in north-east Scotland

Over 80 schools have been forced to shut in north-east Scotland following snow and ice overnight.

Across Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland council areas, schools and nurseries are shutting their doors due to the snow. For many, it was due to be the first day back at school for children. Meanwhile, heavy snow has also caused hundreds of schools in England including in Yorkshire and Lancashire following the wintry conditions.

09:21Liam Buckler

Commuters facing delays following wintry conditions

Commuters across the UK are battling wintry conditions amid heavy snow and freezing rain.

A commuter braves wintry conditions in Bradford (PA)

Delays were expected across CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway services.

Meanwhile, operators are also disrupted by flooding closing all lines between Peterborough and Leicester.

Manchester Airport is facing delays after it had to close its runways due to the snowy weather. By 7.15am, teams had cleared the snow and it was reopened. However, they warned departures and arrivals "may still experience delays" as a result of the earlier closure.

09:04Liam Buckler

Coldest night of winter so far

According to the Met Office, it was the UK's coldest night of winter so far.

The temperature fell to minus 13.3?C in Loch Glascarnoch, Scotland. Southeast England was much milder though, with temperatures remaining in double figures in places.

08:53Liam Buckler

178 school closures in Bradford

Bradford City Council has confirmed there are currently 178 school closures in its area. The schools that will remain open will do so at 10am to allow parents and staff extra time to travel safely.

There are also school closures in Calderdale, Halifax, Kirkless, and Leeds. Lancashire County Council also has a full list of school closures on its website, which is currently covering areas including Burnley, Chorley and Rossendale.

Commuters are facing wintry conditions (PA)08:20KEY EVENT

166 flood warnings in England issued by Environment Agency

The Environment Agency issued 166 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 299 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, across England as of 8am on Monday. At the same point, National Resources Wales had issued three flood warnings and 34 flood alerts.

08:13Liam Buckler

Train services across the UK hit by flooding and snow

A number of train services have been hit by flooding this morning including between Bristol Parkway and Gloucester.

Great Western Railway confirmed they are running at a reduced speed because of "heavy rain flooding the railway." Furthermore, it's the same issue for TransPennine services between Barnetby and Scunthorpe. A fallen tree is causing disruption between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Llandudno Juction in north Wales.

In addition, the line between Wrexham and Shrewsbury is closed because of a landslip in the Gobowen area.

Passengers have been warned of delays (Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)07:57Liam Buckler

Number of A-roads shut following heavy snow

National Highways has confirmed severa; A-roads across England are closed because of snow, flooding or crashes. These include:

The A66 in both directions between the A1M and the M6 - due to snow
The A628 Woodhead Pass in South Yorkshire / Derbyshire in both directions between the A616 for Flouch and the A57 for Hollingworth - due to flooding
The A1 in Lincolnshire in both directions between the A607 for Grantham and the B1174 for Little Ponton - due to flooding
The A49 in Herefordshire in both directions between the A4112 for Stockton and the A44 for Leominster - due to flooding
The A38 in Derbyshire northbound from the A50 for Findern to the A5111 for Mickleover - because of a crash
The A46 in Warwickshire is also closed in both directions between the A452 for Kenilworth and the M40 (junction 15) because of a crash

07:45Liam Buckler

Newcastle Airport and Bristol Airport have flights disrupted this morning

Newcastle Airport and Bristol Airport have also seen some flights disrupted this morning. In a social media post, Newcastle Airport said: "The Airport continues to experience heavy and continuous snowfall and teams are working across the site to keep passengers and colleagues safe.

"We continue to see some disruption to the flight schedule and recommend passengers visit our website or app for the latest flight information, or contact their airline."

07:32Liam Buckler

Trees blocking rail lines and flooding causing disruption

Flooding at Elton and Orston is causing disruption to journeys between Nottingham and Grantham on CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway. Flooding has blocked all lines between Peterborough and Leicester. Heavy rain between Shrub Hill and Hereford has closed some lines leading to delays for passengers on National Rail.

Disruption on the Southeastern line between Ramsgate and Canterbury West is expected to last until 9am due to a fallen tree. Meanwhile, most services on the London Underground are open and have a good service.

Delays are expected on railways (Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)07:23KEY EVENT

Manchester Airport reopens but warns of 'delays'

Manchester Airport has reopened after teams were able to clear the runways - but have warned passengers to expect "delays." In an update issued at 7.15am, the airport warned that that "some departures and arrivals may still experience delays".

Posting on X the airport adds: "Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra time for your journey today. "We would like to thank our teams for their hard work in getting the runways operational again."

07:20Liam Buckler

Flood warnings in England rise to 146

The Enviornment Agency has issued 146 flood warnings across England - which is an increase from 139. The warnings are in place rom Yorkshire to south-west England, and there are another 288 "flood alerts", which are less severe but mean flooding is "possible."

07:08Liam Buckler

Heavy snow closes Manchester Airport runways

Heavy snow at Manchester Airport has forced runways to close leading to a number of flights being delayed.

The last flight to land at the airport was an easyJet flight from Hurghada at 5.30am before the runways were closed, according to Flightradar24. It was supposed to land after 2am. Meanwhile, an Qatar Airways flight from Doha was diverted to Birmingham and there are more delays expected at Manchester Airport.

However, only two flights have been cancelled so far, according to the flight tracking app.

06:30Liam Buckler

'Danger to life' warning extended as travel chaos and power cuts likely again

A "danger to life" warning for snow has been extended into today - with more delays on railways and at airports expected. An additional 5-10 cm of snow is believed to have fallen overnight across parts of Northeast England, Northwest England and Yorkshire and Humber. Snow has drifted in the strong north-easterly winds and will continue to present hazards throughout the day.

The Met Office says some rural communities will be cut off, power cuts are possible and there may be even disruption to mobile phone coverage across Lancashire, Cumbria and the Lake District today. Travel chaos is expected today (Rowan Griffiths / Daily Mirror)06:16Liam Buckler

School closures: Snow set to keep kids home across UK today - check the full list

Significant snowfall is likely to force the closure of some schools today - extending the Christmas break for many excited youngsters. Temperatures plunged to -11C on Sunday as a snowstorm moved north, stranding vehicles and causing crashes on key roads across northern England.

Rail services were cancelled and airports, including Manchester, experienced delays. Many local authorities are yet to decide on whether schools will be open, and must assess overnight's snowfall in order to reach a call. Families are advised to use the government's tool - which collates such data - to find out if their school is open.

05:49Paige Ingram

More then 100 flood warnings in place

According to the Government website 119 flood warnings and 262 flood alerts are currently in place.

Over 100 flood warnings remain in place (GOV.UK)02:53Paige Ingram

Five tips for staying safe in snow

1. Prepare before journeys:

Plan your route
Check for delays and road closures
Leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off
Check wipers, tyres and screenwash
Pack essentials [11] in your car
Take a fully charged mobile phone with an in-car charger or battery pack

2. Driving safely in snow

Keep yourself and others safe by:

Using dipped headlights
Accelerate gently, use low revs and change to higher gears as quickly as possible
Starting in second gear will help with wheel slip
Maintain a safe and steady speed.
Keep your distance from other vehicles
Keep a constant speed up hills. Leave plenty of room between cars
Use a low gear to go down hill and try to avoid braking unless necessary
Steer into skids. Do not take your hands of the wheel or slam on the brakes

3.
Thinking ahead

Act now and be prepared, by getting the essentials together that you could need:

Torches and batteries
Candles and matches or lighters
Plenty of blankets and warm clothing.

4. Staying safe if you are cut off

Following these simple steps will help keep you safe and well if isolated due to snow:

Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature, both during the day and at night.
Turn off electrical heaters and put out your fire before going to bed to avoid fire risk
Don't forget your pets. Create a place where they can be comfortable in severe winter weather.
Prevent frozen pipes, open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing
Stay indoors wearing layers of loose fitting lightweight warm clothing rather than bulky clothing
Never use a hob or oven to heat your home, they can increase carbon monoxide levels

If you need support call the British Red Cross Support Line on 0808 196 3651

5.
What you can do in a powercut

The essentials that could help you cope with a power cut are:

candles and matches or lighters,
torches and batteries,
a mobile phone power pack

If your power goes out these simple steps can help you deal with the situation:

Switch off all electrical appliances that shouldn't be left unattended, ready for when the power comes back on.
Leave a light on, so you know when the power cut has been fixed.
Check to see if your neighbours are safe and if they have a power cut too. If they have power, your trip switch may have activated.
Wrap up. If it's cold, wrap up warm and close internal doors to keep the heat in.
Portable heaters are a good alternative if heating systems are down.
Call 105 for information, it's a free service for people in England, Scotland and Wales.

00:52Paige Ingram

Yellow weather warning extended

The Met Office has extended the yellow weather warning for rain which was originally in place for southern parts of Wales and central England until 6am this morning.

It has now been extended to 8am this morning.

Yellow weather warning UPDATED Rain across southern parts of Wales and central England NOW - 0800

Latest info https://t.co/QwDLMfS950 [12] Stay #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/g3fFJ4gJCf [13][14]

-- Met Office (@metoffice) January 5, 2025 [15]00:46Paige Ingram

Met Office update

Plenty of snow and a stark difference in temperatures across the UK today Here are your extremes for Sunday the 5th of January pic.twitter.com/hJM9xCfqm1 [16]

-- Met Office (@metoffice) January 5, 2025 [17]21:53KEY EVENT

Amber weather warning extended to 6am on Monday

The Met Office has updated an amber weather warning for snow in northern England to run into Monday morning.

The warning - which covers parts of Lancashire, Cumbria and the Lake District - warns that travel delays, stranded vehicles and power cuts are all likely and rural communities could be cut off. It will stay in place until 6am on Monday, with up to an additional 15cm of snow falling during the period over higher ground, the forecaster said. An earlier amber warning covering a larger area of northern England had been due to expire at midnight.

Rural communities displayed picture postcard scenes this morning (Rowan Griffiths / Daily Mirror)20:09Bradley Jolly

Overnight snow heaviest across Lancashire and West Yorkshire

The northern tips of West Yorkshire and Lancashire will see the heaviest snow throughout the night, weather maps show.

Peaks across the south of the Yorkshire Dales, near Addingham and the A59 corridor, and places in the heart of the Forest of Bowland should be on red alert, forecasters say. But most of the Midlands and southern England will see rain overnight, heavy at times, rather than snow.

19:18Bradley Jolly

More than 270 flood warnings and alerts in place

There are 29 flood warnings in place at the moment, and a further 250 less severe flood alerts across the UK. All the warnings concern places in England, notably areas along or near the south coast.

The 241 alerts are more widely spread across the country after heavy rainfall and snow today. The nine alerts in Wales include Rivers Bran and Gwydderig, and the Lower Severn catchment in Powys. There are no warnings, which are more severe, across Wales at the moment.

There are no warnings or alerts across Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Urmston in Greater Manchester has already experienced flooding this week (Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)19:05Bradley Jolly

Delays at Shannon Airport in County Clare, Ireland

Ireland continues to be impacted by the snow - and flights have been delayed to and from Shannon Airport in County Clare. The airport, a focus city for Ryanair, says: "Our snow and ice team and airport operations team will continue to work throughout the night, to prepare for tomorrow morning. For the latest flight information, please check with your airline and stay safe."

18:50UpdateWe are experiencing some delays to flights this evening.

Our snow & ice team and airport operations team will continue to work throughout the night, to prepare for tomorrow morning. For the latest flight information, please check with your airline and stay safe pic.twitter.com/58vuvA3xUY [18]

-- Shannon Airport (@ShannonAirport) January 5, 2025 [19]19:00Bradley Jolly

Met Office shares forecast for week ahead

Generally staying cold through the week ahead, with further wintry hazards possible at times pic.twitter.com/ztFTVNcrQZ [20]

-- Met Office (@metoffice) January 5, 2025 [21]18:22KEY EVENT

What weather warnings are in place tomorrow?

There are seven yellow weather warnings in place for Monday for snow, ice and rain. The majority of these are for snow with a further 20cm expected in places.

The weather warnings in full are;

Snow and ice - for northern and western Scotland, including Strathclyde, where a further 5cm of snow is expected
Snow and ice - for eastern Scotland, including Grampian, where a further 10cm of snow is expected
Snow - for Scottish Borders and southwest Scotland, where up to 20cm of snow may fall
Snow and ice - for most of northern England, including Yorkshire and Humber, where icy stretches will make driving difficult
Ice - all of Northern Ireland, where again condirions on the road will be treacherous
Rain - for most of Wales and the Midlands,where thawing snow will leading to some flooding in places
Rain - Most counties along England's south coast

17:50KEY EVENT

UK snow sparks airport chaos as multiple flights unable to take off or land due to weather

Multiple flights are still experiencing difficulty taking off or landing at airports across the UK due to heavy snow. The chaos has included a Singapore Airlines flight diverted from Manchester Airport [22] to Gatwick twice due to difficult landing conditions. Several flights to Manchester [23] have also been diverted throughout the day, including to Paris, Dublin and Glasgow during the closure.

Though the runway re-opened at 9.30am, the airport has warned of continued delays to flights arriving and leaving, with some flights cancelled. Singapore Airlines flight SQ52 left Changi Airport at 2.13am local time and was due to arrive in Manchester at 9.25am. But this flight was re-routed to London and landed at Gatwick Airport at 9.48am.

UK snow sparks airport chaos as multiple flights unable to take off or land due to weather [24]

17:38Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas

Flights stuck in the air because of heavy snow

Multiple flights are experiencing difficulty taking off or landing at airports across the UK due to heavy snow. The chaos has included a Singapore Airlines flight diverted from Manchester Airport to Gatwick twice due to difficult landing conditions. Several flights to Manchester have also been diverted throughout the day, including to Paris, Dublin and Glasgow during the closure.

UK snow sparks airport chaos as multiple flights unable to take off or land [25]

Heavy snow settled at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (PA)

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