Heavy snowfalls may cut off parts of the UK

The Met Office warned heavy snowfall could leave parts of the UK cut off, with amber and yellow weather warnings in place across Scotland and other regions. Rail routes and some airports are disrupted, and an amber cold-health alert covers England.

The Met Office warned that heavy snow could leave parts of the UK cut off this weekend. Temperatures have struggled to rise above freezing and England and Wales recorded seasonal lows near -9C. Amber and yellow weather warnings cover large areas, including parts of Scotland, and some transport routes are already closed or impassable. Key reported details: - The Met Office and a chief meteorologist reported further snow showers, noting some amber warning areas could see an additional 20–30cm overnight and that parts of Scotland have already recorded very large totals (around 20 inches in Tomintoul was reported). - Amber snow warnings for parts of Scotland were reported as covering areas until 10am on Monday, with yellow warnings for snow and ice reported across Wales, Greater Manchester, south‑west England and much of the east coast. - A rail operator said some north and north‑east Scotland routes would remain closed until at least midday on Monday to allow snow clearing; Norwich Airport was closed and other flights were cancelled or delayed. - The UK Health Security Agency issued an amber cold‑health alert for England running until Tuesday and officials reported hazardous driving conditions and some roads being impassable. Summary: Heavier snowfall and prolonged sub‑zero temperatures are affecting travel and local services across wide areas of the UK. Amber warnings in parts of Scotland run until 10am on Monday, and some north‑east rail routes are reported closed until at least midday on Monday. Airports and flights have faced cancellations and some roads were reported impassable. The UK Health Security Agency has an amber cold‑health alert for England running until Tuesday.