- UK faces severe snow weather
- Sports events canceled, travel impacted
- Health alerts and safety recommendations
As the bitter cold is anticipated to persist throughout the weekend, several sporting events have been cancelled in anticipation of frigid conditions that may impede rail and road travel and increase the danger of slips and fall-related injuries.
Many parts of the UK have received snow and ice warnings due to low temperatures.
According to forecasters, some road and rail travel may be impacted by the frigid conditions because icy surfaces pose a risk of slips and falls that result in injury.
On Saturday morning, significant snowfall at Glasgow Airport temporarily halted operations. Although the runway was subsequently reopened, passengers were still advised to contact their respective airlines.
The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for most of Midlands, Yorkshire, and North and Central Wales, effective from Saturday evening until Sunday midday.
In addition to the extension until midnight of a previously issued advisory, the Scottish coast south of Dumfries, northern Lancashire, and Cumbria may experience as much as 5 centimetres of snow on higher ground.
Saturday morning saw the closure of the northern coast of Scotland, eastern England, and the South West.
Until December 5, amber cold health alerts are also in effect for the following regions: the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber.
This indicates that the health service is “likely to experience the effects of the cold weather for a prolonged duration.
Overnight, temperatures dropped to -11 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) in northern Scotland.
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Sporting Events and Travel Disruptions
As snow and ice continue to threaten the weekend, several sporting events have been cancelled.
The FA Cup second-round match between Crewe and Bristol Rovers was initially scheduled for Saturday. It has been postponed and rescheduled for December 12 due to an insecure playing surface.
Several Scottish Professional Football League matches were cancelled before the weekend, including Dundee United’s journey to Cappielow to face Morton and the game between Ayr and Arbroath at Somerset Park.
Due to precipitation on the track, Saturday’s high-profile racing match at Newcastle has been cancelled.
The Bayern Munich-Union Berlin home match on Saturday was cancelled due to heavy snowfall.
“Due to the security risks for all participants, it was decided not to play the game,” Union said just under six hours before the Bundesliga match.
Munich Airport and Travel Cancellations
Heavy snowfall has also caused Munich Airport to cancel all flights until noon, according to a statement on its website.
It was stated that approximately 320 of the 760 flights scheduled for Saturday had been cancelled thus far.
Additionally, trains entering and exiting the central train station of the Bavarian city have been cancelled.
Environmental Agency Cautions and Safety Recommendations
Concerning rivers, canals, lakes, and reservoirs, the Environment Agency in the United Kingdom has advised caution. Whereas North Wales Police and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have issued safety recommendations.
Glasgow Airport stated at 10:20 a.m. via social media: “Our runway is once again operating at total capacity, and we are currently coordinating with our airline partners and their handlers to reinstate flight schedules.
“For additional information, passengers should continue to contact their airlines.”
Those impacted are to be thanked for their understanding and forbearance.
Train operations were disrupted in the western region of Scotland due to snow-related signalling issues.
Meteorologist Annie Shuttleworth predicts temperatures in many cities and villages. They will hover around -4 degrees Celsius (25 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday.
She predicted that there would be snow showers in southwestern Scotland on Saturday morning, primarily falling on high ground above one to two hundred meters. However, by lunchtime, sleet could fall to lower elevations in portions of the Lake District, for instance.
“Otherwhere, while the mist and fog gradually dissipate, substantial darkness may persist throughout the morning in the eastern and central regions.
Northern Scotland will experience the most sunshine. However, conditions are beginning to change slightly further south and west by Saturday afternoon, and showers are more likely.
Although a shift in wind direction might alleviate the extreme cold in the southwestern region on Saturday, she reported the following: “Other areas remained subzero, with temperatures barely surpassing freezing.
Those showers originating in the South West continue advancing interior on Saturday night. As they encounter colder air, they may transport snow to Wales and central regions, including the Peak District.
The minimum temperature documented in Shap, Cumbria, on Friday was -9.4C (49F).
