Schools up and down the nation have been closed this week as snow, ice and rain have blighted the UK.
In Scotland, Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire, closures have been prompted by worsening weather, making journey hazardous.
Whereas temperatures in London have plunged under freezing, the capital has been spared the worst climate, experiencing only a smattering of snow in a single day on Saturday.
The warning is in place till midnight and the Met Office has stated roads and railways are “prone to be affected by snow”, leading to longer journey occasions.
Snow “could trigger diminished visibility” and “enhance the possibility of [road] accidents”, it provides.
Will there be college closures in London?
The climate should worsen considerably earlier than any colleges shut within the capital.
In Lancashire, the place greater than 20 colleges have been shut for 3 days, heavy snow because the weekend has been important sufficient to power highway closures.
Some areas have additionally skilled extreme flooding after the snow melted.
The Environment Agency yesterday estimated that whereas 41,000 properties have been protected throughout England, at the very least 300 have flooded.
Floods minister Emma Hardy stated: “My sympathies exit to the individuals, companies and communities impacted by the current flooding throughout the nation.
“I wish to categorical my heartfelt thanks for the very important work that the Setting Company and emergency companies are doing to maintain individuals protected. Folks should proceed to comply with their recommendation and join flood warnings.”
