freezing rains

  • UK isn’t the only continent facing freezing conditions this weekend – the US is also braced for a major winter storm, which is expected to affect millions across the centre and east of the country. Heavy snow and significant ice hit today and the storm is set to move eastwards over the next few days,…

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  • Ireland braces for severe weather

    The government’s emergency planning team is holding a meeting as Ireland braces for severe weather. Taoiseach Simon Harris wrote on Instagram: “I wanted to provide you with a quick update on the severe cold weather event that Ireland is experiencing at the moment and the significant snow and sleet event we’re likely to experience from…

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  • Yellow weather warning in force in England and Wales

    As we have been reporting today, there are a number of weather warnings that have been issued by the Met Office. Many are in place now. A yellow warning for snow and ice has come into place for the Midlands and parts of Wales from midday Saturday and will last until 11.59pm on Sunday. A…

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  • Sports fixtures cancelled due to ‘freezing rains’ across UK – yellow weather warning updated

    Some football games have already been cancelled this weekend due to the cold weather.  Here are the sporting fixtures that have been cancelled so far:  Explained: What is freezing rain? It is rain that has become “supercooled” as it falls from the sky. It starts as snow, ice, sleet or hail high up in the…

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