Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:15pm on 02 Dec 2023,Saturday Weather & Environment
A new yellow weather warning for snow and ice covers the Midlands, Yorkshire, and north and central Wales, foretelling travel woes on roads and railways. Glasgow Airport grinds to a halt due to unexpected heavy snow, causing diversions for flights bound to Prestwick and Edinburgh airports. As temperatures plummet across the UK, Manchester records -5°C, Edinburgh -5°C, south-west London and Birmingham -3°C. Sporting events, including 11 SPFL football matches and the Newcastle racing fixture, succumb to cancellations. Manchester United's flight to Newcastle is axed, forcing a coach journey. The Met Office's yellow warning persists into Sunday, aligning with an amber cold-health alert for five English regions, warning of service strain until December 5.
