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Met Office Warns up to 30cm of More Snow on Way for Parts of UK
Amber and yellow warnings cover much of the UK due to an Arctic airmass causing subzero temperatures, snow accumulations of up to 30cm, and health risks for vulnerable groups, UKHSA said.
- The Met Office forecasts renewed snowfall and freezing temperatures across the UK on Monday, with lows near-10°C overnight into Tuesday, 2026-01-06.
- An Arctic airmass has brought a freezing start to 2026, triggering Department for Work and Pensions cold weather payments and a UK Health Security Agency amber cold health alert until Tuesday, while yellow warnings cover Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England with central Scotland under amber.
- Around 1cm-3cm is expected in many places by Monday morning, with 5cm-10cm possible at Glenshane Pass and an amber warning for Aberdeen, Aviemore and Ullapool until 10am Monday.
- Aberdeen City Council confirmed schools and ELC will open at 11am Monday with cancelled breakfast clubs, Shetland Isles Council said schools remain closed, while ScotRail warned of disruption and possible flight cancellations.
- With phones and batteries affected by cold, officials warned the forecast temperatures can increase heart attack and stroke risks, especially for those over 65, and rural communities may face isolation.
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