Storm Goretti smashed the UK with brutal 99mph winds – the fiercest since 1991 – and heavy snowfall. The Isles of Scilly’s St Marys recorded the terrifying gust, while snow blanketed parts of the country. Lake Vyrnwy in Powys saw 15cm fall, with 7cm in Shropshire and Nottingham.
Scotland bore the brunt: Altnaharra was buried under 27cm of snow, Loch Glascarnoch got 26cm, and Durris saw 22cm. Arctic air plunged temperatures overnight to a bone-chilling -13.3°C in Braemar, Aberdeenshire.
Stay alert! Sign up for free flood alerts via the Floodline service and keep updated with the Scottish Flood Forecast.
Brace for Power Cuts and Severe Weather
The Met Office’s WeatherReady campaign urges Brits to prepare for power outages and worsening weather conditions.
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Make sure you have:
- Candles and matches or lighters
- Torches with spare batteries
- Mobile phone power banks
Check your flood risk on SEPA, Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, or NI Direct websites.
Next Week: Milder But Moody Weather Ahead
Temperatures will creep back to normal next week, but expect unsettled, wet, and windy spells thanks to a south-westerly flow. Low pressure systems will keep the UK under grey skies and occasional storms, so keep those brollies close.
