Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:13pm on 16 Jan 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
The Met Office has extended snow and ice warnings across the UK as an Arctic blast plunges the country into freezing conditions. Over 100 schools are forced to close, with yellow warnings for snow and ice until Thursday causing travel disruption and power cut concerns. Temperatures are predicted to plummet to as low as -15C in some regions. Rail operators, including South Western Railway and ScotRail, warn of service disruptions. London Fire Brigade issues a hypothermia risk warning. Residents in Cheshire and northern England wake to snow, and the freezing weather is expected to persist throughout the week.
