• Moumi Mousumi
• 05 Jan, 2025

Some details provided by Bhagyasree Kar Dutta from UK: Heavy snowfall and icy conditions have swept across a parts of the United Kingdom, it is the causing significant travel disruptions and power outages. Areas in northern England, the Midlands and Wales are among the worst hit with warnings in place for potential risks to life’s and severe weather impacts.

Snow Disruptions Across the UK

An Overnight snowfall blanketed a parts of the UK with regions in northern England, Wales and the Midlands experiencing up to 40 cm of snowfall in some areas. Freezing rain and icy roads created Dangerous conditions, prompting amber weather warnings that remain in effect.

Major Impacts Reported

Airport Closures: Runways at Manchester and Liverpool airports were shut down in this Sunday early morning as teams worked to clear the snows.

Power Outages: Power cuts affected homes nearby areas in Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff with restoration efforts underway.

Road Chaos: According to the Police in Wiltshire and Avon-Somerset reported widespread road disruptions, urging residents to avoid travel unless it’s necessary.

Weather Warnings in Detail

Amber Warnings

The Weather warning in Cover Wales, the Midlands and northwest England including Manchester and Liverpool, until Sunday noon.

Include northern England areas like Leeds, Sheffield and the Lake District valid until the midnight of Sunday.

Yellow Warnings

Extend to Scotland, Northern Ireland and other parts of England cautioning against snow and freezing rain.

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What to Expect Next

Weather experts predicted that continued snow in northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland while milder temperatures will turn snow into rain in southern England and Wales. However, freezing rain and icy conditions may still cause disruption.

Expert Insight

The Professor of Liz Bentley from the Royal Meteorological Society explained that freezing rain occurs when supercooled droplets freeze instantly on contact with surfaces creating hazardous “Glazed Ice.”

Impact on Daily Life

Snowfall in higher regions such as north Wales and the Pennines may reach 30 to 40 cm.

Lower areas may see mixed rain and snowfall, increasing the threat of slippery roads.

Southern England and Wales could face heavy rain and possible flooding as temperatures rise overnight.