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Snow Chaos Hits the UK: School Closures, Amber Weather Warnings, and Arctic Blasts

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Schools in Wales and northern England closed due to heavy snowfall and amber weather warnings. Get the full weather forecast and updates here.

The UK is experiencing chaos as heavy snow blankets parts of Wales and northern England, resulting in school closures amidst amber weather warnings. The Met Office has issued alerts for snow and ice, with up to 25cm predicted in certain areas. The weather outlook includes rain turning to snow, sleet, and ice across northern Britain while the south braces for unsettled conditions.

Drivers in Harrogate faced winter snow challenges, with roads affected and schools shutting across the High Peak. Kirkstone Pass closed due to heavy snow, urging alternative routes for travelers. Further disruption is expected as more snow and ice warnings loom over the country.

In the midst of the chaos, fascinating facts about snow terminologies emerge, showcasing the unique words different languages have for snow. Each word describes snow in its various states, from falling to settling and melting.

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UK weather: Schools shut as snow falls across parts of the UK (BBC News)

Some schools have closed in Wales and northern England where there are weather warnings.

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Weather warnings: Full list of where it could snow in UK this week (Sky News)

There are two amber weather warnings in place for snow and ice, and five yellow weather warnings for rain, snow and ice across the UK on Thursday, ...

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UK weather: Amber snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office (BBC News)

The warnings for parts of northern England and north Wales come after a mild start to February.

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UK weather outlook for the next few days: Snow, ice and strong ... (yourweather.co.uk | Meteored)

Rain will push northwards bringing snow, sleet and ice across northern Britain. Turning milder from the south but it will remain unsettled and wet.

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Is my school closed today? Latest updates as snow hits UK (The Independent)

North Wales is currently under an amber weather warning, with 20-25cm of snow predicted to fall in some areas. Read about the latest school closures here ...

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Warning of disruption in parts of North West with 25cm of snow ... (ITV News)

The Met Office has issued weather alerts and warned of disruption in parts of the North West with drifting snow and strong winds. A number of lorries have been ...

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Harrogate roads hit by winter snow as cold weather grips the UK ... (Wetherby News)

Snow is settling on the Stray in Harrogate today as anxious drivers leave their workplaces early - if they ventured out in the first place in the face of ...

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10 pictures of your little ones enjoying the snow across the High Peak (Buxton Advertiser)

As snow has covered Buxton and the High Peak many schools shut and people used the snow day to make snow men or go sledging.

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Kirkstone Pass closed due to heavy snow (Cumbria Crack)

Cumbria Police have issued a warning asking drivers to avoid travel to the area and take alternative routes instead. The road from Brotherswater to the summit ...

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Britain braced for more snow and ice after dozens of schools forced ... (The Independent)

He said: “We've still got rain and many have snow making its way northwards, we have got further weather warnings in force. “Temperatures are recovering a ...

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IN PICTURES: Here are 25 fantastic photos of today's snow across ... (Harrogate Advertiser)

The Harrogate district has seen heavy snow fall throughout today and here are some fantastic pictures sent in by our readers.

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UK weather: Warnings across country for snow and floods (BBC News)

Scotland will see more cold temperatures on Friday, while flood warnings are in force across England.

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More snow, ice and rain forecast after schools shut amid weather ... (shropshirestar.com)

Yellow warnings will continue across most of the UK on Friday and Scotland on Saturday with the Met Office urging people to be cautious.

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UK weather: Britain braces for Arctic blast of heavy snow and ice (The Guardian)

Met Office issues amber weather warnings with up to 25cm of snow forecast to fall on higher areas.

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The different words for snow and their amazing origins (Saga Exceptional)

Every language has its own words for snow – some dialects boast hundreds that describe the way snow falls, settles and even melts.

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