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Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025

Snow and Freezing Rain Disrupt UK Travel with Warnings Extended

Heavy snowfall and freezing conditions have caused widespread delays to flights, trains, and road travel, with flood warnings issued in southern England due to melting snow.
Snow and freezing rain swept across the UK over the weekend, causing significant disruption to travel and prompting weather warnings across large parts of the country.

The Met Office extended its amber snow warning for parts of northern England until Monday morning, while yellow warnings for snow, ice, and rain remain in effect for much of Scotland, Wales, and England.

Impact on Transport
Heavy snowfall led to the closure of several airport runways, including those at Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham.

While all runways have since reopened, delays and cancellations continue.

Manchester Airport reported more than 30 flight cancellations and over 300 delays as of Sunday evening.

Some Manchester-bound flights were diverted to alternative airports, including Heathrow, Birmingham, and Glasgow.

Road travel also faced significant challenges.

The A628 Woodhead Pass in the Peak District and the A66 in County Durham and Cumbria were closed due to snow.

National Highways deployed 500 gritting lorries and stockpiled over 240,000 tonnes of salt to manage icy conditions.

Rail services were equally affected, with delays and cancellations reported on Northern, TransPennine Express, and LNER routes.

In southern England, melting snow and heavy rain caused flooding, disrupting services between London St Pancras and St Albans, as well as between Frome and Taunton.

Weather Warnings and Conditions
The Met Office issued several warnings:
- Amber warning for snow: Northern England, extended until 6 a.m. Monday, with up to 15cm of additional snow expected in some areas.

- Yellow warnings for snow and ice: Covering most of Scotland, Wales, northern England, and the Midlands, effective until midday Monday in some regions.

- Yellow warnings for rain: In place for south Wales and southern England until Monday morning, with flood risks due to rain and melting snow.

Localised warnings for ice will come into effect from midnight, including for most of Northern Ireland.

Flood Risks in the South
The Environment Agency issued several flood warnings across southern England, indicating that flooding is expected in some areas.

Over 200 flood alerts, which denote possible flooding, are in place for England and Wales.

The agency is closely monitoring swollen rivers, which are at risk of bursting their banks.

Notable Temperature Drops
The lowest temperature recorded overnight was -11°C in Loch Glascarnoch, Scotland.

Heavy snow also blanketed parts of England and northern Wales, with 16cm recorded in Bingley, West Yorkshire, and 10cm in Shap, Cumbria.

Cities including Leeds and York reported up to 5cm of snow.

Health and Safety Measures
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has maintained amber cold weather health alerts across England, urging residents to take precautions against the severe cold.

Rural communities in northern England may be cut off by snow, and power cuts are considered likely in some areas.

Sporting Events and Local Impacts
Despite the adverse weather, the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United proceeded as scheduled after safety assessments on Sunday morning.

Meanwhile, melting snow disrupted rail networks in southern England, with delays expected into the evening.

Looking Ahead
Overnight into Monday, more snow is anticipated in northern England, north Wales, and southern Scotland.

The heaviest snowfall is expected in higher areas, including the Pennines and north Wales mountains, with accumulations of up to 40cm possible.

Localised snow and ice warnings will persist across Scotland, where cold conditions are set to continue.

Residents are advised to monitor updates from the Met Office and local authorities as the cold spell continues to disrupt travel and daily life.
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