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Storm Goretti Brings Amber Weather Warning for Snow in Wales
Storm Goretti is forecast to bring 10-15cm of snow widely, with up to 30cm possible, causing travel delays, power cuts, and risk of rural isolation, Met Office warns.
- The Met Office upgraded its snow warning to amber for Conwy, Gwynedd, Denbighshire and Wrexham from 8pm on January 8 until 12pm on January 9.
- Storm Goretti is forecast to bring heavy snow, rain and fierce winds, with rain spreading north-eastwards then transitioning to snow producing 10-15cm widely and 20-30cm above 200m.
- Travel disruption is expected, with travel delays likely on roads and some vehicles stranded, while Network Rail and Transport for Wales warn parts of the rail network will close from about 15:00 on Thursday into Friday morning.
- Denbighshire council activated severe-weather arrangements, and the Welsh Ambulance Service urged extra caution while advising people with life-threatening emergencies to call 999.
- With two amber alerts in force, forecasters highlighted wind risks, noting 50-60mph and 70mph gusts across UK areas including Cornwall and Swansea amid track uncertainty.
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Storm Goretti warning as Brits issued 'do not travel' alert with 12-inch snow forecast - The Mirror
Weather warnings from the Met Office state that travelling while Storm Goretti makes landfall in the UK could be 'dangerous', with snow and ice making conditions difficult
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