More than 200 schools across the United Kingdom were forced to close their doors yesterday, Tuesday, after the first snowfall of the season, while the British Meteorological Service “Met Office” expected additional rainfall in the coming days.
In Wales, the decision included about 130 schools in the areas of Powys, Wrexham and Flintshire. In central England (West Midlands) and the north of the country (Derbyshire), around fifty and twenty schools, respectively, made similar decisions due to weather conditions.
Meteorologists warned that after the snowfall on Tuesday, low temperatures throughout the night may lead to the formation of ice on the roads on Wednesday, which will inevitably affect traffic.
The British Meteorological Service had issued yellow warnings for snow and ice formation in parts of eastern and northern England, as well as south-west Scotland and Northern Ireland, as of 6:00 GMT on Tuesday.
A similar warning came into effect at midnight for Wales, while northern Scotland also includes a yellow alert until Wednesday morning.
According to Met Office, the warnings concern areas that were likely to witness more snow showers during Tuesday evening and Tuesday-Wednesday night.
Source: Agencies
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Interviewer: Good morning/afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining me today. I’m thrilled to have with me Mr. Richard Smith, a local weather forecaster from the British Meteorological Service, and Ms. Sarah Jones, a parent of a primary school child whose school was closed due to the snowfall.
Interviewer: Mr. Richard Smith, could you please tell us more about the recent snowfall in the UK? How common is it for schools to close their doors due to snow, and what criteria do you consider when issuing yellow weather warnings?
Richard Smith: Well, the recent snowfall was quite unusual for this time of year in the UK. It’s more common during the winter months, but it does happen occasionally in late autumn too. As for school closures, it really depends on the severity of the weather conditions. When we issue a yellow warning for snow and ice, it indicates that severe weather is possible. However, it’s up to each individual school to decide whether or not they can remain open safely. If the weather deteriorates and the roads become treacherous, schools often have no choice but to close their doors for the safety of students and staff.
Interviewer: Ms. Sarah Jones, how did you feel about your child’s school being closed due to the snow? Do you think it was the right decision, or could they have remained open with proper precautions?
Sarah Jones: I was a bit surprised at first, as we normally don’t get much snow in this area until later in the winter. But I understand that the safety of my child and other students is paramount. I think the school made the right decision, especially considering the number of schools that were affected across the country. It was probably safer for everyone to stay at home.
Interviewer: Richard, what about the potential impact on traffic during and after the snowfall? Were there any major accidents reported, and how can motorists prepare for such weather conditions?
Richard Smith: There were a few minor accidents reported, but thankfully no major incidents. Low temperatures throughout the night can lead to the formation of ice on roads, which is extremely dangerous. Motorists should take extra care when
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