The UK faces a week of disruptive winter weather, with heavy snow and freezing rain leading to widespread travel delays and cancellations. Amber weather warnings have been issued, signaling potential chaos. Bristol Airport has suspended flights, and rail and air travel face further disruption. The Met Office warns of stranded vehicles, power outages, and hazardous conditions. Tragically, a walker lost their life in the Lake District due to the treacherous weather.
The UK is bracing for a bout of severe winter weather, with heavy snow and freezing rain set to cause disruption across the country. Two amber weather warnings have been issued, signalling potential chaos. Bristol Airport has halted flights until further notice, and there's an expectation of more delays and cancellations for both rail and air travel. It meant several arrivals were instead diverted to Cardiff or Birmingham.
The UK Health Security Agency has extended cold weather health alerts for all of England, anticipating a challenging week ahead. Amber alerts were activated on Thursday and are set to remain until January 8, indicating an expected increase in weather-related deaths, according to the agency. The Met Office says: "Snow will reach the south of the warning area later Saturday, then spread north across the rest of the area through Sunday morning. Snow will be persistent and heavy at times, and will likely drift in brisk easterly winds, especially over higher ground.
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