Weather forecast for Storm Darcy LIVE

SNOW HAVOC

THE Met Office has issued snow advisories through THURSDAY, as 10 inches of the white matter will be set to cover parts of Britain.

Cities could be “cut off” as Storm Darcy wreaks havoc across the UK, and travel chaos is expected.

Storm Darcy, nicknamed the ‘Beast from the East II’, has brought howling blizzards from Russia to the UK, with swaths of the country experiencing heavy snowfall.

A VERY COLD WEEK AHEAD – MET OFFICE

MET OFFICE FORECAST FOR TUESDAY

MORE SNOW TO ARRIVE IN THE UK THIS WEEK

Meteorological Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: “The UK will find itself in a remarkably cold and snowy period over the next week, with very cold air across the UK.”

Snow began to accumulate yesterday, but much more is expected, he warned.

“We were able to see 5 to 10 cm of snow quite widely, with the possibility that some places could see 20 cm or more,” he said.

EASTER WINDS WILL FEEL LIKE ‘IT’S GOOD BELOW FREEZING’ TUESDAY MORNING

The Met Office tweeted that easterly winds “will make it feel like it’s well below freezing on Tuesday morning.”

“Snow showers affecting many areas in the east, most intense in central Scotland, where major disruption is likely.”

POLICE WARN DRIVERS NOT TO TRAVEL THROUGH ‘IMPASSABLE SNOW’

Earlier today, police forces in parts of Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex told drivers not to travel as roads became “impassable” due to heavy snow.

Road closures were announced in Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire and Hertfordshire.

Suffolk Highways said conditions were “getting worse”, comparing recent weather to the “Beast from the East” of 2018.

SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS THROUGH WEDNESDAY

A yellow weather warning for snow remains across the country until midnight Wednesday, and the Met Office warns that frequent snow showers can lead to travel disruptions in some places.

The alert covers most of South East England, as well as the Midlands, North East and most of Scotland.

Meanwhile, a separate amber advisory covers central parts of Scotland tomorrow, with up to 10 inches of snow forecast.

And temperatures are expected to plummet below 0 ° C in most of the UK overnight.

MAPPED: SNOW AND ICE WARNINGS FOR THE UK TONIGHT

SEVEN TIPS FOR SAFE DRIVING ON ICY ROADS

Keith Hawes, Director of National Vehicle Contracts, has given seven tips to help drivers drive safely on icy roads.

• Drive towards skating
• Drive slowly
• Increase the distance between you and the car in front of you.
• Pay attention to the road ahead
• Use a higher gear
• Avoid stopping on hills
• Avoid parking on icy roads

HUNDREDS OF SCHOOLS FOR KEY WORKERS CLOSED FOR SNOW

Key workers face challenges as hundreds of schools close for youth.

In Norfolk alone, about 350 schools are closed today due to snow and ice.

The Norfolk County Council said 349 of the county’s 422 schools were closed Monday morning.

STORM DARCY CALLED ‘BEAST OF THE TWO EASTERN’

Storm Darcy has been dubbed by some as a second “Beast from the East”, wreaking havoc in 2018.

PROSPECTS FROM WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY

The Weather Office weather forecast for Wednesday through Friday says: “Stay very cold with snow showers and strong winds in the east diminishing.”

“Very hard penetrating frosts.

“Possible disruptive snow in the west on Friday with strong winds from the southeast.”

MORE SNOW FOR LA MANTA UK

Meteorological Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said: “The UK will face a remarkably cold and snowy period over the next week with very cold air across the UK.”

Snow began to accumulate yesterday, but much more is expected, he warned.

“We were able to see 5 to 10 cm of snow quite wide, with the possibility that some places could see 20 cm or more,” he said.

STAY AWAY

A large crevasse appeared at the top of the Seaford Head cliff in East Sussex during freezing weather.

Coast guard officials have warned the public to stay away amid fears of a collapse.

PERSPECTIVES FOR TONIGHT

HEAVY SNOW IN SCOTLAND

Heavy snow covered the town of Tomintoul in Scotland.

Weather warnings are in place as heavy snowfall and cold winds are forecast.

DRIVING ON ICY ROADS

Keith Hawes, Director of National Vehicle Contracts, has given seven tips to help drivers drive safely on icy roads.

• Drive towards skating
• Drive slowly
• Increase the distance between you and the car in front of you.
• Pay attention to the road ahead
• Use a higher gear
• Avoid stopping on hills
• Avoid parking on icy roads

EAST WINDS

Temperatures have been forced down by 50 mph winds coming from Ukraine and the Black Sea.

SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR SNOW

Key workers face challenges as hundreds of schools close for youth.

In Norfolk alone, about 350 schools are closed today due to snow and ice.

The Norfolk County Council said 349 of the county’s 422 schools were closed Monday morning.

RETURN OF THE BEAST

Storm Darcy has been dubbed by some as a second “Beast from the East”, wreaking havoc in 2018.

POLAR BEARS CALL IN THE SNOW

Hope for a new sibling has been awakened for the UK’s first polar bear cub for 25 years after its parents were seen cuddling in front of the camera.

Polar bears Arktos and Victoria have gathered at Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie in hopes of producing a new cub.

The two have been snuggling together in the snow.

Highland Wildlife Park, managed by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, is currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

CANCELED FLIGHTS

Snow from weekend blizzards clogged roads and canceled flights in the Netherlands on Monday, while raising hopes among locked-in Dutch for a return to ice skating on their canals for the first time in years.

The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute issued a warning for snowdrifts and slippery conditions to much of the country after more than 30 centimeters (almost 12 inches) fell in 24 hours in some areas.

Train service closed on Sunday and remained irregular on Monday, while buses and trams continued to struggle in many towns and cities.

The post office said it was unable to deliver mail in some areas because roads were inaccessible due to ice and snow. At Schiphol airport, dozens of flights were canceled or delayed.

DO NOT TRIP

Police have warned people not to travel as heavy snowfall and ice disrupted parts of the UK and closed coronavirus vaccination centers and schools.

The Met Office has issued severe amber snow warnings for London and the south-east of England, where heavy snowfall is likely to cause long delays on roads and affect rail and air travel.

They are expected to drop between 5 and 10 cm (2 in. To 4 in.) In these areas, reaching up to 30 cm (11.8 in.) In the most affected regions.

There is another amber warning for Nottinghamshire and north to Sheffield, as well as east to Lincolnshire.

FRENCH FLOODS

Southwest France was hit by heavy flooding on Monday after days of torrential rain, and several other regions, including eastern Paris, were on flood alert ahead of a cold snap that is expected later this week.

The worst flooding was at Saintes, 115 km (71 miles) north of Bordeaux, where the Charente River stood at a near-record level of 6.20 meters (20 feet). The waters were waist-high in various streets and knee-deep in much of the city.

Hundreds of people were evacuated when water seeping into basements cut off power. Local authorities placed beams in concrete blocks so that residents could walk from flooded houses to the mainland.

THE INDOOR TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT LEAST 18C

The Met Office advises keeping the indoor temperature at least 18 ° C, especially for those who have limited mobility, long-term illnesses, or are 65 or older.