SCHOOLS across the UK are closed today as the country is swept with yet more snow and ice warnings on the first day back after the holidays.
Up to 12 inches of could fall today, spelling traffic chaos for many on their first day back at work after .
Wintry conditions in Aberdeen, which is covered by a weather warningCredit: PA
Heavy snowfall at the village of Lixwm near Mold in North WalesCredit: Alamy
The weather warnings for this morningCredit: MET Office
The has warned that cold conditions will bring a range of wintry hazards for the next few days.
Yellow warnings for snow and ice are in place for , Greater and south-west .
Much of the east coast of England is covered by a yellow warning for ice.
, most of which is covered by several amber snow warnings, should be braced for the worst of the weather.
An amber weather warning, covering , Aviemore in the Cairngorms, and Ullapool, Ross-shire, through to 10am today, forecasts “heavy snow” and travel disruption.
A yellow warning for snow and ice covers much of Scotland north of , and expires at midnight.
There is potential for another 5cm to 10cm of snow at low levels, and 20cm to 30cm (8in to 12in) on high ground.
Today was meant to be the first day back at and workplaces after the festive period.
But many in Scotland, , Northern and will remain shut for at least another day, due to the chilly conditions.
Others will open, but later in the morning.
Shetland Isles Council in Scotland said schools would be closed today.
A spokesperson for Aberdeen City Council said schools and ELC provisions in the city will not open until 11am on Monday and breakfast clubs will not run.
They added: “Further updates for each school will be provided by head tomorrow morning once they have assessed individual local circumstances.”
The UK Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber cold health alert for England, as an early warning that adverse temperatures are likely to affect health and wellbeing, running until tomorrow.
Wintry conditions on the Stormont estate in east BelfastCredit: PA
Heavy frost is seen covering Richmond Park in LondonCredit: Getty
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, urged people to check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours.
He warned: “The forecast temperatures can have a serious impact on the health of some people, leading to increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections, particularly for individuals over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions.”
The Met Office warned that people living in the regions covered by the amber weather warning could expect travel disruption, and that rural communities could become cut off.
It also said flights could be cancelled, and that mobile phone coverage could be affected.
warned of disruption on routes around Aberdeen and for much of today.
Met Office chief meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said snow showers could be expected in the north of Scotland, and some places within the amber warning areas could see a further 20cm to 30cm accumulate by Monday morning.
He added: “Elsewhere in the UK, snow showers, ice and frost are expected at times but milder air will make attempts to spread eastward from Tuesday.
“This will mean rain becomes more likely in the south, but there is also the possibility of more organised snow along the boundary of the mild and cold airmasses. Strong winds could also be a feature later in the week.”
Scottish Secretary Fiona Hyslop, said residents had already dealt with “challenging conditions and freezing temperatures, with more snow and ice on the way for the same areas”.
George Fiddes, of Transport Scotland, said: “Particularly cold weather is expected this week which is likely to impact conditions in the areas covered by the yellow warning, so our advice to motorists is to plan your journey, leave extra time if needed and drive to the conditions.”
In , a yellow snow and ice warning which has been in place over the weekend runs until Monday at noon.
It says: “The heaviest and most frequent snow showers will be in the north, although along the north coast these may fall as rain or sleet at times.
“Whilst not all locations in the warning areas will see snow, around 1cm-3cm is expected to have fallen in many places by Monday morning, with the potential for 5cm-10 cm to build up in a few locations, especially over higher routes such as the Glenshane Pass.”
Snow in Northern Ireland on Sunday morningCredit: Pacemaker Full list schools to be closed today
Devon
- St Luke’s Church of England School
North Wales
- Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle, Penygroes
- Ysgol Bro Idris – Cynradd and Uwchradd, at Dolgellau, and sites at Rhydymain, Dinas Mawddwy, Llanelltyd and Friog.
- Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen, Bethesda
- Ysgol Tryfan, Bangor
- Ysgol Y Felinheli
- Ysgol Bro Lleu, Penygroes
- Ysgol Brynrefail, Llanrug
- Ysgol Tregarth
- Ysgol Bodfeurig, Sling
- Coleg Menai Bangor
- Coleg Menai Art & Design Parc Menai, Bangor
- Busnes@LlandrilloMenai Llwyn Brain, Parc Menai, Bangor
- Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor Dolgellau
- Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor CaMDA, Marian Mawr, Dolgellau
Carmarthenshire, South Wales
- Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle, Penygroes
- Ysgol Bro Idris – Cynradd and Uwchradd, at Dolgellau, and sites at Rhydymain, Dinas Mawddwy, Llanelltyd and Friog.
- Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen, Bethesda
- Ysgol Tryfan, Bangor
- Ysgol Y Felinheli
- Ysgol Bro Lleu, Penygroes
- Ysgol Brynrefail, Llanrug
- Ysgol Tregarth
- Ysgol Bodfeurig, Sling
- Coleg Menai Bangor
- Coleg Menai Art & Design Parc Menai, Bangor
- Busnes@LlandrilloMenai Llwyn Brain, Parc Menai, Bangor
- Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor Dolgellau
- Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor CaMDA, Marian Mawr, Dolgellau
Neath Port Talbot, South Wales
- Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle, Penygroes
- Ysgol Bro Idris – Cynradd and Uwchradd, at Dolgellau, and sites at Rhydymain, Dinas Mawddwy, Llanelltyd and Friog.
- Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen, Bethesda
- Ysgol Tryfan, Bangor
- Ysgol Y Felinheli
- Ysgol Bro Lleu, Penygroes
- Ysgol Brynrefail, Llanrug
- Ysgol Tregarth
- Ysgol Bodfeurig, Sling
- Coleg Menai Bangor
- Coleg Menai Art & Design Parc Menai, Bangor
- Busnes@LlandrilloMenai Llwyn Brain, Parc Menai, Bangor
- Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor Dolgellau
- Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor CaMDA, Marian Mawr, Dolgellau
Moray, Scotland
- Aberlour Primary School
- Anderson’s Primary School
- Applegrove Primary School
- Alves Primary School
- Botriphnie Primary School
- Burghead School Nursery
- Busy Bees Childcare
- Buckie High School
- Cluny Primary School
- Craigellachie School
- Cullen Primary School
- Cullen Primary School Nursery
- Dyke Primary School
- Elgin Academy
- Findochty Primary School and Nursery
- Fochabers Nursery & Out of School
- Forres Academy
- Glenlivet Primary School
- Greenwards Primary School
- Keith Grammar School
- Keith Primary School
- Kinloss Primary School
- Knockando Primary School
- Lady Cathcart Nursery
- Linkwood Nursery
- Lhanbryde Primary School
- Logie Primary School
- Lossiemouth High School
- Millbank Primary School
- Milne’s Primary School
- Milne’s High School
- Mortlach Primary School and Nursery
- Mosstowie Primary School
- Mosstodloch Early Learning and Out of School
- Newmill Primary School
- New Elgin Primary School
- Portgordon Primary School and Nursery
- Portknockie Primary School
- Pilmuir Primary School
- Rothes Nursery
- Rothes Primary School
- Rothiemay Primary School
- Speyside High School
- St Gerardine Primary School
- St Peter’s Primary School
- St Thomas Primary School and Nursery
- The Cabin Nursery
- Tomintoul Primary and Nursery
Orkney, Scotland
- Burray Primary School
- Dounby Primary School
- Eday Primary School
- Firth Primary School
- Kirkwall Grammar School
- Orphir Primary School
- Papa Westray Primary School
- Sanday Community School
- St Andrews Primary School
- Stromness Academy
- Stromness Primary School
- Stronsay Junior High School
- Westray Junior High School
- Evie Primary School
- Flotta Primary
- Glaitness Primary School
- Hope Primary School
- North Ronaldsay Primary
- North Walls Community
- Papdale Primary School
- Rousay Primary School
- Shapinsay Primary School
- Stenness Primary School
- Strynd Nursery
- UHI Orkney
Shetland, Scotland
- Aith Junior High School
- Anderson High School
- Baltasound Junior High School
- Brae High School
- Bell’s Brae Primary School
- Burravoe Primary School
- Cullivoe Primary School
- Cunningsburgh Primary School
- Dunrossness Primary School
- Fair Isle Primary School
- Foula Primary School
- Hamnavoe Primary School
- Happyhansel Primary School
- Lunnasting Primary School
- Mid Yell Junior High School
- Mossbank Primary School
- Nesting Primary School
- North Roe Primary School
- Ollaberry Primary School
- Sandness Primary School
- Sandwick Junior High School
- Scalloway Primary School
- Sound Primary School
- Tingwall Primary School
- Urafirth Primary School
- Whalsay School
- Whiteness Primary School
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Aboyne Academy
- Alford Academy
- Arduthie School
- Auchenblae School
- Ballogie Nursery
- Ballater School
- Balmedie School
- Banchory Primary School
- Barthol Chapel School
- Banchory-Devenick School
- Bracoden School
- Buchanhaven Primary School
- Carronhill School
- Catterline School
- Craigievar School
- Crathes School
- Crombie School
- Cultercullen School
- Dales Park School
- Daviot School
- Drumoak School
- Dunnottar School
- Drumblade School
- Echt School
- Ellon Primary School
- Elrick School
- Finzean School
- Fordyce School
- Hill of Banchory School
- Hillside School
- Insch School
- Gordan Schools
- Johnshaven School
- Keithhall School
- Kemnay School
- Kennethmont School
- Lairhillock School
- Laurencekirk School
- Mearns Academy
- Meldrum Academy
- Methlick School
- Monymusk School
- Newburgh Mathers School
- Newtonhill School
- Ordiquhill School
- Peterhead Academy
- Pitmedden School
- Port Erroll School
- Portlethen School
- Rathen School
- Rhynie School
- Sandhaven School
- Skene School
- St Andrew’s School, Inverurie
- St Fergus School
- Strathburn School
- Strathdon School
- Tarland School
- Tarves School
- Tough School
- Turriff Primary School
- Tyrie School
- Uryside School
- Westhill Academy
- Westhill Primary School
- Whitehills School
Northern Ireland
- Carr’s Glen Primary School
- Ligoniel Primary School and Nursery Unit
- Donegall Road Primary School
- Drumahoe Primary School
- Artigarvan Primary School
- Ashlea Primary School
- Bready Jubilee Primary School
- St Columba’s Primary School
- Steelstown Primary School
- St Mary’s Primary School Cloughcor
- St Theresa’s Primary School Glebe
- Sion Mills Integrated Primary School
- St Patrick’s and St Brigid’s College
- St Cecilia’s College
- Tildarg Primary School
- Carrickfergus Model Primary School
- Duneane Primary School
- Carrowreagh Primary School
- Parkgate Primary School
- Woodburn Primary School
- Doagh Primary School
- Thompson Primary School
- Kirkinriola Primary School
- Lislagan Primary School
- Eden Primary School Ballymoney
- Straidbilly Primary School
- Sunnylands Primary School
- Knockahollet Primary School
- Carnmoney Primary School
- Victoria Primary School Carrickfergus
- Ballycraigy Primary School
- Greystone Primary School
- Rasharkin Primary school
- Ballyhenry Primary School
- St Olcan’s Primary School
- St Mary’s Primary School Draperstown
- St Patrick’s Primary School Rasharkin
- St Brigid’s Primary School Ballymoney
- Central Integrated Primary School
- Maine Integrated Primary School
- Ballyclare Secondary School
- Cullybackey College
- Our Lady of Lourdes
- St Patrick’s College
- St Killian’s College
- North Coast Integrated School
- Sperrin Integrated College
- Ballyclare High School
- Ballymena Academy
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