More than 150 schools and nurseries closed as heavy snow and ice warning extended
More sleet, rain, snow and ice is expected with further snowfall of up to 15cm on higher ground according to forecasters.
Why do some schools close when there's snow?
There are a number of reasons a school may decide to close during bad weather, these include: There aren't enough teachers because of transport issues with travelling to school.
Wednesday school closings and delays announced as snow, ice lingers
School cancelations are coming in for Wednesday as the D.C. area still works to clear roads and school parking lots from Monday’s snow. D.C. Public Schools and the city’s government offices will open on time Wednesday.
Full list of UK school closures and delayed openings after snow and ice warnings
More schools across the UK are to remain closed today as the country continues to grapple with heavy snowfall and flooding. This week’s winter weather has only intensified today, with up to 20cm of snow forecast in Scotland and icy showers lashing England.
Lancashire schools closed for third day as snow and ice continue to cause disruption
More than a dozen schools across Lancashire will remain shut for a third day due to snow and ice. Schools were due to reopen on Monday following the Christmas break, however heavy snow at the weekend left roads and paths impassable and many have remained shut as the wintry conditions continue.
North East photographer braves snow to picture rare hare and bird in Scotland
An amateur nature photographer from Cramlington headed to Scotland in the snow to capture amazing pictures of a mountain hare ...
New snow and ice warning for Scotland issued
The alert will run for 24 hours from midday, covering Grampian, the Highlands, Orkney & Shetland, Dumfries & Galloway and ...
UK snow: Weather forecaster gives exact date 'snow threat' ends amid Met Office warnings
The Met Office placed much of the UK under yellow weather warnings this week as plummeting temperatures brought snow and ice ...
Scotland's snow and ice warnings extended again as country braces for -16C freeze
Scotland is facing unnerving temperatures of minus 16C - the lowest for over a decade - and the snowy weather shows no signs ...
Hundreds of schools closed across northern Scotland as weather warning extended
Hundreds of schools have been closed across northern Scotland amid a weather warning for snow and ice which has been extended ...
Met Office issues major warning as map shows -20C Arctic snow showers on way
THE Met Office has extended a yellow weather alert for snow and ice as Scots brace for -20C Arctic showers. Forecasters say flurries will continue to hit the north of the country, with an alert ...
Fresh snow and ice warnings in place for Scotland
Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions as workers and school pupils return after the Christmas break.
Snow warning as Scotland hit by freezing weather
Scotland is continuing to be hit by freezing weather, with rain, sleet and snow expected to fall across large parts of the ...
Scotland facing five inch snow fall as maps show exact areas that could see white-out
The Met Office issued a fresh yellow weather warning for snow on Wednesday, with many local authorities set to see more of ...
Temperatures of -16C possible in Scotland overnight
Temperatures in some parts of Scotland could plunge as low as -16C overnight as the cold snap continues. Forecasters also ...