UK weather: Schools shut as snow falls across parts of the UK
Due to the snowfall in several regions of the UK, educational institutions have been shut down throughout the country.
Significant interference to traveling has been reported and climate alerts are expected to continue for an extended period of time.
In all four nations there are both snow and rain warnings in place, both of which are colored yellow. These warnings will remain active in most areas of the United Kingdom on Friday.
On Thursday, the Met Office recorded a snowfall of 10cm (3.9in) in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland.
The lowest recorded temperature ever was -13.8C (7.1F) in Altnaharra within the Scottish Highlands.
Additionally, there was a significant amount of precipitation in the form of rain, with Harbertonford in South Devon recording 43.2mm. This amount almost equaled half of the typical average for the region during February.
Despite ongoing warnings, on Thursday evening, Met Office operational meteorologist Dan Stroud stated "Although the worst of it has passed, the situation remains uncertain."
Check out: The most recent update on the weather conditions presented by Carol Kirkwood.
On Thursday, schools located in the northern part of Wales closed down.
All schools in Flintshire, located in the northern part of Wales, were closed even before a single flake of snow had come down. This decision has resulted in a wave of anger from parents who were left feeling frustrated. The Flintshire council has issued an apology for all the inconvenience caused due to the sudden shutdown of schools.
In Wales, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Cumbria, there have been reports of schools being shut down.
North Wales Police has stated that there have been multiple reports of small-scale collisions on the road.
Road and rail travel faced interruptions and delays. Great Western Railway experienced complications on their Bath to Swindon route caused by flooding.
There were considerable disruptions at Euston station in London, however London Northwestern Railway stated that a swan on the tracks contributed to this event.
The meteorological office has issued a warning stating that pavements and cycle paths that have not been treated could become impassable due to ice. This could lead to cases of people slipping and falling, resulting in injuries.
The weather in the UK has been quite complicated lately, and it varies a lot based on one's altitude above the sea level.
The source of the image is from PA Media.
A machine designed to clear snow, called a snow plough, can be seen in the vicinity of Dunford Bridge in South Yorkshire.
The picture in this blog post was taken by a member of the BBC Weather Watchers community named YorkshireTed.
The area of Thurlstone in Barnsley is covered in a blanket of snow, creating a picturesque scene in the woodlands.
The picture was taken from the group known as BBC Weather Watchers.
The road in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire is presently blanketed in snow.
Outside of the elevated areas in North Wales and Northern England, it's probable that there will be a period of snowfall causing potential interference with daily travel, particularly during morning rush hour.
The quantity of snow around this area can be influenced by several factors and may differ over short distances.
For a lot of people, while snow might be happening for a short time, there's a bigger chance that there will be a mixture of sleet or rain.
By Thursday afternoon, the region is predicted to witness an increase in rain, sleet, and snow, which will advance northwards towards southern Scotland and Northern Ireland. This shift is expected to cause the spread of warmer air towards the northern regions.
Additionally, there are several caution notices extended to different regions, marked with the color yellow.
During the night of Thursday and on Friday, there will be an increase in snowfall in Scotland, alongside powerful gusts of wind.
It is possible for England and Wales to experience heavy spells as temperatures increase.
The frigid temperature in the United Kingdom coincides with the report from the European Union's climate department, which states that the world's temperature has surpassed the 1.5°C threshold for the first time in a full year.
Leaders from around the globe made a commitment in 2015 to attempt to restrict the increase in temperature over a long period to 1.5C. This objective is considered vital in preventing the most severe repercussions.
Scientists suggest that immediate measures to decrease carbon emissions can still have a significant impact in mitigating the effects of global warming.
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