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HUNDREDS of schools will remain closed for a third consecutive day as yellow weather warnings for ice and snow cover the UK.
New alerts have been issued as residents prepare for Storm Goretti, with temperatures on Tuesday dropping as low as -12°C.
Hundreds of schools will remain closed on WednesdayCredit: Getty
It marks the third snow day this week as temperatures dropCredit: Getty
Residents have been warned to prepare for Storm GorettiCredit: Getty
Thousands of students were impacted across Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, and Wales on the first day back from their Christmas holidays on Monday.
However, disruption continued as temperatures remained below freezing for much of Britain yesterday.
Many awoke to winter wonderlands in their gardens and ventured out despite the heavy snowfall.
Forecasters predict another frigid night, with new alerts for snow and ice in effect tomorrow, along with several warnings for the rest of the week.
A yellow weather warning for ice came into effect at 7:30 PM on Tuesday and will remain in place until 10 AM Wednesday.
This warning extends from Northern England all the way down to the southwestern coast, covering Wales and the Midlands.
Additionally, a yellow alert for snow and ice has been issued for Scotland and the Highlands, starting at midnight tomorrow and lasting for 24 hours.
On Thursday, up to 8 inches (20cm) of snow could accumulate in certain areas of Wales, according to the Met Office.
Higher elevations are more likely to experience significant snowfall, as indicated by the forecaster.
Meanwhile, the Met Office confirmed that other regions of England and Wales could also receive up to 10cm of snow.
The French meteorological service, Météo France, has labeled the storm Goretti, although its exact path over the islands remains uncertain.
The cold spell will persist until the storm arrives, with heavy snowfall and strong winds anticipated.
The Met Office stated: “Storm Goretti is likely to bring heavy snow, leading to disruptions and challenging travel conditions.”
Simultaneously, the UK Health Security Agency has issued amber cold weather health alerts for all regions, lasting until Friday, January 9.
Moreover, the Met Office warns that Brits might face three potential “multi-hazard” scenarios later this week, with more “disruptive” snow, wind, and rain expected.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Chris Bulmer mentioned: “A deepening low-pressure area – named Storm Goretti by Météo France – will move across the southern UK on Thursday and into Friday.
Yellow weather warnings cover nearly all of the UKCredit: Met Office
A man clears snow from a road with a digger near Gartly, ScotlandCredit: Getty
Snowy conditions in Bamburgh, NorthumberlandCredit: PA
Frost and snow hit Richmond Park in South West London
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