Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and dangerous winds to parts of Britain

The Met Office and Meteo France have issued snow and wind warnings, including a 'danger to life' wind alert, as Storm Goretti is forecast to bring up to 20 cm of snow in some locations.

The Met Office and other weather services have issued new snow and wind warnings as Storm Goretti approaches the UK. Meteo France has named the system Storm Goretti. Warnings include a 'danger to life' alert linked to strong winds and snow. Forecasters say some locations could see up to 20 cm of snow, especially over higher ground. Key facts: - The Met Office has placed large parts of England and Wales under snow warnings, with one alert effective from 6pm on Thursday through to midday Friday in some areas. - A yellow wind warning, including a danger-to-life notice, applies to south-west England from 3pm on Thursday until the end of that day; an amber snow warning has also been reported for parts of north-east and northern Scotland for an earlier period (11am–7pm on Tuesday). - Forecasters expect widespread falls of about 5–10 cm in many places, with up to 20 cm possible on higher ground, and strong winds that could cause drifting, coastal wave impacts and local disruption. Summary: The warnings point to possible disruption to travel and local services across affected areas, and officials have noted a small chance of injuries from large waves or flying debris. Watches and warnings remain active over the coming days and the system is expected to clear eastwards on Friday; further updates were announced by the Met Office and other services.