As icy conditions grip the UK, numerous schoolchildren are enjoying an unexpected day off as schools nationwide remain closed due to the wintry weather. The Met Office has issued fresh cold weather alerts after temperatures plummeted below minus 10 degrees in Cumbria overnight.
In Banffshire, Scotland, Met Office sensors have detected 20 inches of snow, prompting yellow warnings for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England. Additional warnings have been issued for eastern England, western Wales, Devon, and Cornwall.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Matthew Lehnert, warned of ongoing winter weather challenges, including low temperatures, snow showers, and icy conditions. He highlighted the issuance of severe weather warnings, expected to be updated throughout the week.
On Monday, hundreds of schools closed, affecting regions like Wales, South West England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Many schools have already announced closures for Tuesday, with Northern Ireland reporting a significant number of shutdowns.
To assist parents, the UK government has provided guidance on checking school closures for the following day. By visiting the gov.uk School closures website and entering their postcode, parents can access information from their local council about school status.
The cold spell is likely to persist, as frontal systems are forecasted to bring rain, sleet, and snow from Wednesday to Friday. Tuesday’s forecast anticipates cold weather with a mix of precipitation in the north and dry conditions with sunshine in the south, followed by evening rain, sleet, and snow.
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