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Dozens of schools are closed, Britain is engulfed by the snow storm!
2024-11-19 11:29:35 / BOTA
Snowy weather dubbed the "first taste of winter" has hit the UK, a sudden blast from the Arctic causing many schools across the country to close.
The Met Office issued three yellow warnings for snow and ice in the North, Midlands, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - advising that vehicles could become stuck, power cuts and rural areas could be affected.
Snow is expected to reach up to 30 cm above the ground.
A yellow warning for England has been issued until 11am and the warning for Scotland will remain in place until 10am on Wednesday.
The UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) has also issued the first amber cold weather health alert of the season, warning that conditions could be dangerous for vulnerable people, including the elderly.
The warning covers the east and north of England, the Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber, with yellow alerts coming into place for the south east, south west and London at 8am on Tuesday, lasting until 6pm on Saturday.
Some schools across areas affected by the sudden snowfall have decided to close their gates this morning and many others have decided to open later.
According to local councils, more than a dozen schools, including nurseries and secondary settings, will not open for classes today.
Parents are advised to check online to see if their child's school has been affected by the severe weather.
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