The first working day of 2025 has been thrown into chaos as the Met Office issues seven weather warnings across the UK, causing flooding, travel disruption, and airport closures.
Major Travel Disruptions
- Manchester Airport has closed its runways due to heavy snowfall, with airport staff working to clear them. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updates and allow extra travel time.
- Leeds Bradford Airport has warned of flight delays due to adverse weather conditions.
- The A46 has been shut in both directions due to flooding in Warwickshire, while the M25 anti-clockwise between Junctions 10 and 8 is closed after a lorry collision with the central reservation.
- Railways between Derby and Nottingham are blocked due to flooding, with National Rail confirming delays and cancellations on affected routes.
Weather Warnings in Place
Despite the amber warning for snow in northern England expiring, seven yellow warnings remain in place, affecting most of the UK.
England & Wales:
- Snow and Ice Warning (Until Noon) – North East, North West, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands, and North Wales.
- Heavy Rain & Flooding Warning (Until 8 AM) – East Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, West Midlands, and Wales.
- Further Heavy Rain Warning (Until 9 AM) – East England, London, South East, and South West.
Scotland:
- Snow and Ice Warning (Until Noon) – Central, Tayside, Fife, Grampian, Highlands, Edinburgh, West Lothian, and North Lanarkshire.
- Further Snow and Ice Warning (Until 11 AM) – Highlands, Dumfries, Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, and South Lanarkshire.
- Heavy Snow Warning (Until Noon) – South West Scotland, Lothian Borders, Lanarkshire, and Falkirk.
Northern Ireland:
- Ice Warning (Until 11 AM) – County Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, and Tyrone.
What to Expect Next
- Continued delays on major roads and public transport cancellations.
- Risk of flooding in low-lying areas due to thawing snow and heavy rainfall.
- Potential power outages in affected regions due to strong winds and icy conditions.
Authorities are urging commuters to plan ahead, check travel updates, and avoid unnecessary journeys.
