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Summary of the day so far...
New weather warnings issued across UK for Monday The Met Office has extended their weather warnings into Monday while issuing new warnings from midnight tonight. Parts of southeastern Scotland have received a yellow warning for snow until 12pm tomorrow, while the north, northeast and east of Scotland should also expect snow and ice, with their warning in place between 11 and 12am.A yellow warning for snow and ice until midnight on Sunday has been issued for much of England and Wales not covered by the amber warnings and there was a yellow warning for snow and ice covering much of Northern Ireland until 6pm on Sunday.
Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon Airport both closed their runways on Sunday morning due to heavy snow. The Airports reopened around midday, but travel delays continue. So far, 24 flights due to take off from Manchester Airport have been cancelled by airlines. Closure of the runway at Leeds Bradford airport lasted longer but that has also now reopened.
A cold weather health alert has been issued for all regions in England with large parts of the UK set to be hit by snow and freezing rain. The cold weather health alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), lasts until midday on Wednesday. It means it is expected temperatures inside places such as hospitals, care homes and clinics could drop below the recommended levels.
An amber warning for snow, covering most of northern England including Leeds, Sheffield and the Lake District, has been issued by the Met Office from 9pm on Saturday to midnight on Sunday.
Sunday’s Liverpool v Manchester United Premier League match will go ahead despite the north-west region’s adverse weather conditions. Merseyside and the north-west had a dump of snow overnight and Liverpool city council’s safety advisory group met on Sunday morning to determine whether the Premier League match could be played. Access issues led the list of concerns.
Horse racing abandoned at Chepstow. Racing at Chepstow was abandoned after two races on Sunday, just hours after Plumpton’s Sussex National meeting was called off despite passing a morning inspection. Clerk of the course Dai Jones told Sky Sports Racing: “We had an inquiry before the first race with all the jockeys, trainers, doctors and vets and all the horse group there were happy to carry on.
The National Grid said there were a number of power cuts and it was working to restore power across the Midlands, south-west England and South Wales on Saturday evening, including in Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff.
There is also a yellow warning for rain covering much of Wales and the West Midlands on Sunday from 6am to 9pm.
An amber weather warning for snow has been put in place for the Isle of Man from 11pm on Saturday until 3am on Monday. The Ronaldsway Met Office warns that rain, sleet and snow will arrive on Saturday night and overnight into Sunday. Overhead power line icing may be an additional hazard, it warns.
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The runway closure at Liverpool John Lennon airport has now been resolved by workers on the ground.
However, the airport warns that severe delays and cancellations will affect many flights this afternoon.
The runway has reopened and flights are now operating again, however the bad weather has subsequently caused a number of delays and cancellations. Passengers are advised to check with their airline regarding particular flights.
Mother Nature has handed the UK a striking disparity in temperatures on Sunday.
Temperatures in Aberdeenshire were -8C, while Exeter experienced a comparatively toasty 14C.
The temperature differences between locations did not necessarily require such vast distances as Scotland and England’s south coast. Bristol enjoyed a mild 13C, while Ross-on-Wye, only 30 miles away, was cold enough to keep your milk fresh outside at a chilly 2C.
There's been a whopping 20.8C difference in maximum temperature across the UK so far today 👀
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 5, 2025
Do you prefer the cold or the mild air at this time of year? pic.twitter.com/FTwBIz3Spl
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If you were worried about the Liverpool v Manchester United game being called off due to today’s heavy snow, you can rest assured that it will go ahead as planned.
You can follow live coverage of the game, including match build-up, in-game commentary, and post-match analysis on the Guardian’s Premier League blog…
A flight from Singapore to Manchester looks to have been diverted to London twice, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The flight was due to arrive at Manchester Airport at 8.35am but was diverted to London Gatwick.
It departed from Gatwick around 11.33am towards Manchester, but after circling around the Peak District, it was turned back to Gatwick, arriving at 1.51pm.
The King and Queen endured the winter chill to attend a church service in Sandringham amid heavy downpours.
Leeds Bradford airport reopens
Leeds Bradford Airport has just confirmed that its runway had reopened and operations have resumed. It said some disruption was expected to continue throughout the day due to a backlog of departing flights, but the airport expected the situation to “improve”.
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Horse racing abandoned at Chepstow
Racing at Chepstow was abandoned after two races on Sunday, just hours after Plumpton’s Sussex National meeting was called off despite passing a morning inspection.
Clerk of the course Dai Jones told Sky Sports Racing: “We had an inquiry before the first race with all the jockeys, trainers, doctors and vets and all the horse group there were happy to carry on. Unfortunately, just after that we had a fair shower and with the thawing out and everything else, it’s just the amount of water that we’ve had in the last hour, the jockeys have come back and said that in a couple of places, they felt it was just a little bit too wet and unsafe.
“At the end of the day, the welfare of the jockeys and the welfare of the horses, that’s got to be paramount, irrespective of how much we want to race. When they come back and you see the jockeys, we’ve got to take it in hand and listen.”
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60 million Americans living under warnings of severe weather
The weather in the UK is causing disruption on our highways and runways; it has seen sporting events called off and holidays cancelled, but what’s happening here is nothing compared to what is about to hit across the pond.
Sixty million Americans are under weather alerts across 30 states. The National Weather Service warns that severe thunderstorms and even tornadoes are also a possibility in some regions this week.
A major winter storm bringing snow and ice is already deteriorating road conditions in the central United States.
Forecasts predict the cold snap will move eastward this week, bringing blizzard warnings for parts of Kansas and Missouri. The storm will reach the Mid-Atlantic states on Sunday into Monday.
In the two states where blizzard warnings were in effect, travel “could be very difficult to impossible,” The National Weather Service said, adding “Do not travel unless necessary!”
On the east coast, parts of New York state saw three feet of snow from a lake effect event expected to last until late Sunday afternoon.
The Kansas City International Airport temporarily closed its runways on Saturday afternoon due to ice, delaying dozens of flights, including a charter jet transporting the NFL team Kansas City Chiefs.
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The Met Office has issued five warnings for keeping safe in the snow.
Here’s an extract:
What to do if you need to drive somewhere?
Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous, follow these few simple steps to prepare before journeys:
Plan your route
Check for delays and road closures
Leave more time to prepare and check your car before setting off
Check wipers, tyres and screenwash
Pack essentials in your car
Take a fully charged mobile phone with an in-car charger or battery pack
You can read the rest of the weather forecaster’s tips on their website.
Rain is now falling in central London, as a new yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for southern England on Sunday.
Groundsmen at Anfield work hard to clear the snow before Liverpool’s big game with struggling rivals Manchester United.
So far, 24 flights due to take off from Manchester Airport have been cancelled by airlines.
The airport was closed for three and a half hours this morning before workers could clear the runways of snow and ice.
The flights include: the 1.55pm easyJet flight to Hamburg; the 2.15pm easyJet flight to Belfast; the 3.50pm easyJet flight to the Isle of Man; the 5.55pm easyJet flight to Jersey and the 5.15pm KLM flight to Amsterdam.
New weather warnings issued across UK for Monday
The Met Office has extended their weather warnings into Monday while issuing new warnings from midnight tonight.
Parts of southeastern Scotland have received a yellow warning for snow until 12pm tomorrow, while the north, northeast and east of Scotland should also expect snow and ice, with their warning in place between 11 and 12am.
Warnings for rain will be in place for southern England (until 9am) and parts of Wales and central England (until 6am). Warnings are in place in regions across northern and central England and northern Wales until 12pm.
Northern Ireland has been warned to expect ice until 11am.
The Met Office said: “Snow will become more sporadic during Monday morning. Icy stretches are likely to develop quite widely, making for some difficult travelling conditions.”
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While bringing danger and disruption for some, others have been able to take advantage of the snow to have fun.
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In its latest news release, the Met Office notes the contrast in temperatures across the country. It said the the Isles of Scilly recorded a low of 13.2°C overnight, while the lowest temperature was recorded at Loch Glascarnoch where temperatures dropped to -11.1°C.
It said as the milder air moves north there could be a difference of 6-9°C within just 50 miles or so, with this boundary probably somewhere over the north Midlands.
Snow will increasingly turn to rain for much of the UK today, the Met Office has said, while snow continues to accumulate over Northern England, especially the higher ground. It said snow showers will move into parts of Scotland.
It said 17cm of snow had accumulated at Bingley in West Yorkshire by 11:00GMT on Sunday, with 10cm at Shap in Cumbria. With an Amber warning for snow still in force for Northern England until midnight tonight, accumulations are forecast to continue to build over the Pennines through Sunday.
Through Sunday and into Monday morning further snow showers and the risk of ice continue in much of Scotland, it said.
Leeds Bradford airport runway still closed
Leeds Bradford airport said its runway would remain closed “until further notice” while it continues to try to clear heavy snowfall.
In an update on its website, the airport said access through security may be temporarily restricted due to the number of customers already in its departure lounge.
It added its team were “working tirelessly” to clear the falling snow and it would reopen “as soon as it is safe to do so”.
The airport had earlier said it was hoping to reopen its runway at midday.
The RSPCA has issued advice for wildlife lovers during the current cold snap.
It says birds can struggle to find food during the winter months so is urging householders to leave out extra food for them.
It suggests suitable seeds and grains such as oats and sunflower seeds; cooked pasta or rice; boiled potatoes, cheese, or uncooked unsalted bacon rind; raisins and sultanas; net-free fat or suet balls; apples, pears and soft fruits; insects such as mealworms or waxworms.
It also says bird baths should be kept free of ice and to leave out bowls of clean water.
Liverpool v Manchester United will go ahead as planned
Sunday’s Liverpool v Manchester United Premier League match will go ahead despite the north-west region’s adverse weather conditions.
Merseyside and the north-west had a dump of snow overnight and Liverpool city council’s safety advisory group met on Sunday morning to determine whether the Premier League match could be played. Access issues led the list of concerns. The group reconvened at 12pm GMT in the hope weather conditions would ease and the fixture will now kick off as scheduled at 4.30pm…
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Snow and ice has battered also Germany this morning. Authorities there have put black ice warnings in place, advising people to stay home if possible.
Frankfurt airport canceled 120 of its 1,090 planned takeoffs and landings according to the Fraport press office.
Munich airport had only one runway open while the other one was being cleared.
In Baden-Wuerttemberg a bus veered off a road and injured eight people near the town of Hemmingen.
Trains around Frankfurt are also experiencing disruption.
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Health secretary defends axing winter fuel payments amid sub zero temperatures
Wes Streeting says that withdrawing winter fuel payments from pensioners “might be unpopular” following health service advice to keep home heated during this weekend’s cold snap.
The health secretary answered questions on Sunday about his advice to “turn the heating on”, after heavy snowfall of up to 12cm fell overnight in parts of the country.
Conservative party chairman Nigel Huddleston described Streeting’s advice as “cruel”.
The government axed universal payments of up to £300 to help with pensioners’ heating bills last year. Cold winter payments are now only available to claimants of certain benefits such as pension credit.
Streeting argued that winter support remains available for the poorest pensioners. “The Chancellor [Rachel Reeves] did protect winter fuel allowance for the poorest pensioners. There is the warm homes discount [which] people should see if they’re eligible for,” Streeting told the Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips programme on Sky News.
“So in terms of protecting the poorest pensioners this winter, the government is taking action. Of course, that doesn’t mean that getting rid of the winter fuel allowance for others has been a popular decision.
“The reason we’ve been wanting to make unpopular decisions in the last six months is to get Britain out of the massive hole it was left in.
“So they might be unpopular decisions now, but I hope they’ll be decisions that in the longer run people thank us for when they see the country improving.”
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Power outages affecting thousands of homes
The National Grid reports that power cuts leave thousands of homes without power. Outages have occurred from east Yorkshire, much of the midland Midlands, throughout Wales, the southwest of England and Cornwall.
“Whatever the weather, we will work to restore power supplies quickly and safely for you,” a message reads on the utility company’s website.
Lisa Webb, a consumer law expert with Which?, advises that passengers experiencing heavy flight delays due to adverse weather conditions are unlikely to receive compensation from airlines.
"That doesn’t mean that airlines shouldn’t still be offering assistance to passengers, though, said Webb. “Depending on how long you’re delayed, this could include free food and drink - usually in the form of vouchers - as well as overnight accommodation if it becomes necessary.
If your flight is cancelled, you have the choice of being rerouted by the airline or accepting a refund. If you opt for rerouting, your airline is obliged to get you on a new flight as soon as possible - even if this means with a rival carrier. If you instead choose to be refunded, you should know that your airline will no longer need to assist you in completing your journey.
It’s also worth checking the terms of your travel insurance to see if you are able to recoup any other expenses you may have incurred as a result of the delays, such as car hire or airport parking fees.”
Flights about to take off from Manchester Airport after runway closures
Flights are now landing at Manchester Airport according to Flightradar24, a flight tracking website.
No flights have departed from the airport since two runways were closed this morning.
Flight are expected to depart within the next hour.
Some flights, such as the TS206, from Toronto, was scheduled to land at 7.10am, but was sent to Paris instead. It is now en route to Manchester.
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Liverpool say “every effort” is being made for their home game with Manchester United to take place on Sunday amid adverse weather conditions on Merseyside, with a decision expected just after midday…
The English Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield looks like it will kick off as planned today.
Liverpool FC writes on social media: “At this stage the match is planned to go ahead as normal and every effort is being made to get the game on.
“A further safety meeting will take place again at midday to assess the latest conditions.
“We will update supporters just as soon as we can. Please take extra care out there, Reds.”
Our picture desk have put together a gallery of today’s weather.
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Heavy overnight snow in Wales and northern England is causing travel disruption as the new year gets off to a cold start.
Two amber weather warnings from the Met Office have been put in place in England and Wales. Snowfall of 3cm to 7cm is predicted, with freezing rain likely to follow, creating treacherous conditions.
The Met Office said Bingley, West Yorkshire had seen 12cm of snow up to 7am on Sunday, with Shap in Cumbria and Capel Curig, Gwynedd both seeing 10cm…
Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (Sweps) are in place across the UK to help rough sleepers off the streets this weekend.
However, he protocols don’t work for everyone. Stuart Potts, who runs the Saving People Shelter Project in Manchester, says he is still getting phone calls from people wanting to stay in his shelter, which he runs from his own home in Middleton. “The council can’t be getting everyone off the street if I’m still getting referrals,” he said. “A lot of vulnerable people don’t want to go into shelters because they’re scared of sharing a room with some of the people you find on the street, who might be drunk or on drugs.”
EasyJet has apologised for disruption at Bristol airport.
Some flights at the airport were diverted to alternative locations and some flights to and from the airport were unable to operate, after Bristol temporarily closed its runway.
“We made arrangements for passengers on diverted flights to continue by road, where possible, and will reimburse those needing to make their own arrangements,” EasyJet told Sky News.
“Any customers whose flights have been cancelled have been notified and provided with the option to transfer to an alternative flight free of charge, or receive a refund and we provided hotel accommodation and meals where it was available.
“Although the airport has now reopened customers due to fly to and from Bristol today are advised to check the status of their flights via our Flight Tracker for the latest information.
“While this is outside our control, we are sorry to customers for the inconvenience caused as a result of the weather.”
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Some more travel updates:
In a social media post, Newcastle airport said: “The Airport continues to experience heavy and continuous snowfall and teams are working across the site to keep passengers and colleagues safe.
“We continue to see some disruption to the flight schedule and recommend passengers visit our website or app for the latest flight information, or contact their airline.”
Poor weather is currently affecting various train routes as Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail and TransPennine Express services may also be affected.
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Leeds Bradford airport says it is aiming to re-open its runway later today.
“The runway is currently closed, our teams are working hard to clear snow and minimise the impact on flight schedules,” it said in a statement.
“We are hoping to re-open the runway at 12pm, however this is subject to change.”
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Manchester airport reopens runways
Manchester airport has just reopened both runways after closing them this morning.
In a statement on X, Manchester said some departures and arrivals “may still experience delays as teams work to de-ice aircraft and clear walkways”.
“Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra travel time today,” the airport added.
Liverpool John Lennon airport’s runway will reopen at 10:15. It advises that there are delays to flights and urges people to contact their airline directly.
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If you have pets be careful when using de-icer products during this cold snap warns the RSPCA
The charity asks drivers to keep antifreeze in labelled, robust, sealed containers, away from pets; clean up even small spills immediately and make sure animals are excluded from the area until it’s clean.
“Pets die every year from accidental poisonings from antifreeze spills and leaks, as well as from leaking water coolant from cars, but most of these deaths are avoidable,” the RSPCA says.
“In the coldest months, your cat must have access to a warm environment, such as your home or another heated indoor area,” the charity advises.
Liverpool v Man Utd to go ahead as planned pending inspection
Officials now say the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United will go ahead pending a further inspection.
“A safety meeting was held this morning to assess the weather and travel conditions for today’s fixture against Manchester United at Anfield,” a Liverpool statement read.
“At this stage the match is planned to go ahead as normal and every effort is being made to get the game on,” it added.
“A further safety meeting will take place again at midday to assess the latest conditions.”
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Sky Sports News reports that the League 2 fixture between Fleetwood and AFC Wimbledon has been called off due to safety concerns.
Key event
The Met office has issued a new yellow warning for heavy rain in southern England, adding to the rainfall warning issued across Wales. The introduction of rain to heavy snowfall could lead to flooding.
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 5, 2025
Rain across southern parts of England
Valid until 0900 on Monday
Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfS950
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ pic.twitter.com/YWiVh7mMs7
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Football journalist Paul Joyce reports that Liverpool City Council’s Ground Safety Advisory Group will meet at midday to decide if the game between Liverpool and Manchester United will go ahead. The group met earlier at 9am.
The game in the English Premier League is annually one of the most watched sporting events globally and boasts a worldwide audience of over half a billion people.
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There’s a lot of talk about freezing rain in the news, but what is it?
Freezing rain is a rare form of precipitation that freezes almost instantly after striking a cold surface, giving everything from leaves to car mirrors the appearance of ice sculptures.
These scenes may be pretty, but they can be dangerous. The weight of the ice brought about by freezing rain can be heavy enough to bring down power lines and fell trees; the instant freezing effect is a big problem for gritters as the rain can instantly coat roads and runways in slippery ice.
Freezing rain is more common in the US and other parts of the world, which are more prone to experiencing ice storms as a result…
Some pictures from Manchester airport and Liverpool John Lennon airport. Staff working hard to clear the runways, so people can make their flights.
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Parts of country could see 25cm of snow on Sunday
Part of the country could see up to to 25cm of snow on Sunday, according to National Highways.
Its severe weather warning for snow will be in place in England until midnight tonight.
In the north almost a foot of snow could could hit roads including the A628 Woodhead Pass, connecting Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire.
Drivers should be wary of ice, National Highways warned, if rain falls on frozen ground.
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Some pictures of heavy snow from the Pennines
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Heavy snow is threatening to postpone Manchester United’s Premier League game with Liverpool on Sunday.
Liverpool City Council’s Safety Advisory Group is set to convene and hold a meeting early this morning to discuss next steps in regards to the match, which is due to kick off at Anfield at 4.30pm.
Chesterfield have had their game with Gillingham called off.
More to follow…
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Heavy snow has forced Manchester airport and Liverpool airport to close their runways this morning they announced on social media.
ℹ️ Information for passengers due to travel from @manairport pic.twitter.com/ybcIygeJtW
— Manchester Airport (@manairport) January 5, 2025
Due to snow, the runway is temporarily closed but the airport remains open, please contact your airline for flight information. We are working hard to clear the runway and will provide an update at 08:45 pic.twitter.com/QxiFw9bqsE
— Liverpool John Lennon Airport (@LPL_Airport) January 5, 2025
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The Met Office has issued weather alerts across the island of Ireland as the cold snap continues.
In Northern Ireland, a yellow ice and snow warning is in effect until 6pm on Sunday.
The Met Office said that between 5-10 cm of snow is possible over the Mournes, Sperrins, and Antrim Hills.
The forecaster said disruption to transport is likely, and roads will be hazardous.
“Spells of rain, sleet and snow will develop from the south late Saturday before clearing through Sunday,” the forecaster added.
“Coastal areas will likely see rain, but inland and over higher ground, sleet and snow is more likely.”
Opening summary
Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of the freezing UK weather.
Two amber weather warnings remain in place as the country grapples with travel disruption and power cuts after days of harsh winter weather.
An amber warning for snow and rare freezing rain covering most of Wales and much of England – including the Midlands, Liverpool and Manchester – came into effect at 6pm on Saturday and lasts until midday on Sunday, the Met Office said.
The second amber warning for snow, covering most of northern England including Leeds, Sheffield and the Lake District, started at 9pm on Saturday and will remain in place until midnight on Sunday.
Both of the warning areas can expect to see 3cm to 7cm of snowfall widely, while snow may mix with rain at times in lower-lying areas, the Met Office said.
A number of collisions were meanwhile reported on the country’s roads, with drivers in some areas advised to take particular care.
The National Grid said on Saturday night that power was cut to properties across the Midlands, south-west England and South Wales, including Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff, and that work was under way to get services restored.
Here’s what else you need to know:
A yellow warning for snow and ice until midnight on Sunday has been issued for much of England and Wales not covered by the amber warnings and there was a yellow warning for snow and ice covering much of Northern Ireland until 6pm on Sunday and a warning for ice in the north of Scotland until 10am on Sunday. A yellow warning was also in place for rain covering much of Wales and the West Midlands on Sunday from 6am until 9pm.
A cold weather health alert has been issued for all regions in England with large parts of the UK set to be hit by snow and freezing rain. The cold weather health alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), lasts until midday on Wednesday. It means it is expected temperatures inside places such as hospitals, care homes and clinics could drop below the recommended levels.
The Met Office has warned that the freezing weather could cause delays to rail and air travel, power cuts and the cutting off of rural communities, with up to 30cm of snow forecast in some areas.
Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon Airport both closed their runways on Sunday morning due to heavy snow. Manchester said its teams are working to clear them “as quickly as possible” but had been hampered by “heavy snow” around 7am.
The National Grid said there were a number of power cuts and it was working to restore power across the Midlands, south-west England and South Wales on Saturday evening, including in Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff.
The Irish government’s emergency planning team is holding a meeting as Ireland braces for a “multi-hazard weather event”, which is due to hit the country later on Saturday. Snow, ice, heavy rain and sleet are to sweep over Ireland as a series of orange and yellow weather warnings come into effect. Met Éireann has warned that the cold snap will create difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility. Forecasters have said that depending on snow accumulations on Monday, schools could remain closed as the sub-zero temperatures stretch into next week. They have warned that it will probably lead to disruption to public transport, air, rail and bus services, difficult conditions underfoot and animal welfare issues. Taoiseach Simon Harris has urged the public to “proceed with caution” as the country faces severe weather challenges.
A yellow warning for ice is in place for the north of Scotland from 4pm on Saturday to 10am on Sunday while a yellow warning for snow in the Shetland Islands has been issued for Saturday from 10am to 6pm.
There is also a yellow warning for rain covering much of Wales and the West Midlands on Sunday from 6am to 9pm.
An amber weather warning for snow has been put in place for the Isle of Man from 11pm on Saturday until 3am on Monday. The Ronaldsway Met Office warns that rain, sleet and snow will arrive on Saturday night and overnight into Sunday. Overhead power line icing may be an additional hazard, it warns.
National Highways warned a “spell of disruptive snow” would spread across southern and central parts of the road network on Saturday night. Drivers in high-altitude areas, especially the Cotswolds and Peak District, were warned to take particular care. Gwent police issued a warning for black ice on Friday.
Road users in northern England’s were warned up to 25cm of snow could hit parts of the network including the A66 Old Spittal, A628 Woodhead Pass and M62 at Windy Hill.
Some football games have already been called off this weekend. They include Cheltenham’s clash with League Two leaders Walsall and Halifax’s National League home game against Fylde. It remains to be seen if Manchester United and Liverpool’s clash in the English Premier League, one of the most watched sporting events in the world, will be cancelled on Sunday.
Horse racing at Sandown Park in Surrey was abandoned on Saturday, with the racecourse saying the weather meant there “would not be sufficient time for the ground to become raceable”.
