Storm Goretti Set to Blanket England and Wales with Heavy Snow
Brace yourselves! Storm Goretti is hurtling towards England and Wales, threatening to dump up to eight inches of snow this week. Hundreds of schools have already shut, trains and flights are cancelled, and roads are turning deadly slippery.
The Met Office has issued a yellow severe weather warning as heavy snow, driving rain, and gale-force winds up to 70mph prepare to batter the South West, Midlands, and Wales on Thursday and Friday.
Schools Close, Travel Chaos Hits
- More than 1,000 UK schools have been forced to close amid heavy snowfall.
- Major disruptions hit rail, road, and air travel with widespread delays and cancellations.
- Temperatures plunge overnight to –12.5°C in Norfolk and –8°C in cities like London and Birmingham.
- Scotland already smashed records with 52cm (1ft 8in) of snow in Banffshire.
Snow Hits Higher Ground – London Mostly Spared
The heaviest snow will target higher ground in South Wales and parts of England as rain turns to freezing flakes Thursday night. London and the South West will mostly dodge the worst, though central London has seen a light dusting already.
Scotland faces wintry showers on Wednesday but looks set to avoid the full wrath of Storm Goretti.
Health Alerts and Hazardous Roads
The UK Health Security Agency has extended amber cold weather alerts across England until Sunday. Authorities warn of rising cold-related deaths and urge caution on icy roads and pavements.
