November 19th 2024.
Winter has arrived in the Yorkshire Dales, with reports of snow already coming in. As the wintery weather continues to cause chaos on the roads, schools across the UK are being forced to close. The Met Office has issued yellow weather alerts in Birmingham, Manchester, north Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, warning of dangerous conditions.
The recent snowfall in the Yorkshire Dales has made driving conditions even more treacherous, according to forecasters. As a result, schools in the area are considering closing for the day. Some schools in Yorkshire have already announced their closure due to heavy snow, while others in Oxfordshire have been affected by electrical and water supply issues. In Greater Manchester, a burst water main caused a number of schools in the Rochdale area to shut down yesterday.
Parents are being advised to check online to see if their child's school has reopened today. Here is a list of schools that are currently closed: The Piece Hall School and North Halifax Grammar School in Halifax, Orion Academy in Oxford, Bishopswood School and Sonning Common Primary School in Reading, Wigmore Primary School and Wigmore High School in Herefordshire, Earl Mortimer College in Herefordshire, Ambleside Primary School, The Garibaldi School, and Arnold View Primary School in Nottinghamshire.
With three yellow warnings for snow and ice in place, National Rail has cautioned that various routes on the Northern Rail will be impacted until at least 2pm on Tuesday. This includes the Bradford Interchange and Huddersfield, as well as the route between Halifax and Hebden Bridge and Hull. Mersey Rail has also issued an alert, informing passengers that the first service on each line in north west England will run without customers to ensure that the tracks are safe to use.
As the temperature drops, charity Age UK is warning that the conditions could be dangerous for vulnerable people, particularly the elderly. Dr Agostinho Sousa from the UKHSA emphasizes the importance of checking in on vulnerable friends, family, and neighbors to make sure they are well-prepared for the onset of cold weather. This is the first amber Cold Weather Health Alert of the season, but as we approach winter, we can expect more, so it is crucial to take care of those who are at increased risk.
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