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Brutal Cold Triggers UK School Closures, Power Cuts
20 Nov
Summary
- New yellow ice warnings issued for North East and East of England.
- Around 100 schools closed in northern Scotland, others in Wales.
- Several roads blocked, and 631 properties are without power.
Brutal winter weather has prompted the Met Office to issue fresh yellow warnings for ice across the North East and East of England. These warnings are in effect for a significant portion of Friday, November 21, as freezing temperatures persist.
The severe conditions have caused widespread disruption, leading to numerous school closures. Over 100 schools in northern Scotland have shut their doors, alongside dozens in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. The UK recorded its coldest night of the season.
Beyond school closures, the harsh weather has resulted in blocked roads in Pembrokeshire and left 631 properties without electricity. Snowfall has been recorded across various locations, with the Scottish Highlands seeing the most significant accumulation.
