Blizzard conditions cause 134-car smash in Japan
One person was killed and at least 17 injured in a massive crash of at least 134 vehicles in blizzard conditions in Japan.
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Met Office issue snow and ice warning for Orkney and Shetland
Storm Christoph is expected to bring strong winds and rain across the region this week.
UK faces ‘timeline of different hazards’ as Storm Christoph moves in
The country faces a “timeline of different hazards” this week as Storm Christoph moves in, a weather forecaster has said.
Major incident declared as Storm Christoph heads to the UK
A major incident has been declared in South Yorkshire as Storm Christoph is set to bring widespread flooding, gales and snow to parts of the UK.
Warning over ‘volatile’ flooding as councils on standby for evacuations
Severe weather set to batter the UK this week through Storm Christoph could bring significant flooding across some areas, as the Environment Agency described it as a “volatile situation”.
Warning over heavy rain and floods as Storm Christoph blows in
The wave of heavy rain and gales set to pound the UK this week has been dubbed “Storm Christoph” by meteorologists, with people warned to brace themselves for a period of very unsettled weather.
Storm Christoph brings snow and blizzard conditions to the north-east as weather warning issued
Strong winds and rain associated with Storm Christoph are expected to push north creating blizzard conditions across the region this week.
Warning of floods, gales and snow in parts of UK amid ‘very unsettled’ spell
Heavy rain, gales and snow could hit parts of the UK in what forecasters have said will be a “very unsettled” spell of weather this week.
Forecasters warn of flooding with heavy downpours to batter UK in coming week
Large swathes of the UK are set to be hit with heavy downpours next week, with warnings of potential flooding in place.
Snow gates on Lecht Road reopen
Motorists are being advised that the snow gates on Lecht Road have reopened this morning.
Britons warned of flooding as forecasters predict heavy rain to move in
Parts of the UK are set to see heavy downpours in the coming days, with forecasters warning of potential flooding.
In Pictures: Wintry weather brings floods and snow
Heavy snow is set to bring travel disruption and the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Scotland, northern and central England as the weekend approaches.
Student defends lockdown-breaking snowball fight
A university student has defended a snowball fight in Leeds which saw hundreds of young people break England’s lockdown rules, saying it was “a laugh people needed”.
Met Office issue snow and ice warning for Saturday
A warning for heavy snow has been issued for much of Scotland
2020 among top three hottest years on record, scientists say
Last year rivalled 2016 for the warmest on record, as global temperatures were measured to be nearly 1.3C hotter than pre-industrial times, scientists have said.
In Pictures: Wintry conditions as snow and freezing rain batters parts of the UK
Parts of the UK have been battered by snow and freezing rain and a Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice remains in place until 9pm on Thursday, stretching from the northern Highlands to South Yorkshire.
Heavy snow brings difficult driving conditions
Motorists are facing difficult driving conditions with heavy snow falling in some parts of the country.
Snow gates on A93 shut due to adverse weather
Snow gates on the A93 have closed as a result of wintry conditions.
Amber warning issued as heavy snow set to hit Scotland
An amber warning for heavy snow has been issued by the Met Office.
More snow and ice forecasted for north-east
The Met Office has extended its snow and ice warning for this week.
Spain cold snap plummets temperatures to lowest in 20 years
Much of Spain is struggling to return to normality three days after a 30-hour-long record snowfall that was then hardened by record-low temperatures.
Snowfall forecast for parts of northern England as temperatures set to plunge
Snow is likely to fall across many parts of northern England on Thursday, with the possibility of a Beast from the East 2 in the middle of next week.
Fears ‘lost’ sculpture damaged after people climbed on it when pond froze
Experts are to assess whether a “lost” sculpture recently installed in a city pond has been damaged after people climbed on it when the water froze over.
Heavy snow warning issued by Met Office for north and north-east
A weather warning for heavy snow has been issued by the Met Office.
In Video: Frozen in time as cold snap continues
Icy conditions have hit much of the UK and Ireland this weekend. Forecasters predict that the cold spell is due to continue, with temperatures expected to remain slightly below average into next week.
England sees coldest night of winter so far
Freezing fog lingered over much of England on Saturday as the country emerged from its coldest night of the winter so far.
Most of mainland Scotland told to brace for icy conditions overnight
The Met Office has warned most of mainland Scotland to prepare for icy conditions as temperatures look set to drop from this evening into tomorrow morning.
Ice skaters, hockey players and sledders enjoy chilly conditions at Hazlehead Park
Winter sports fans of all ages descended on a snowy Hazlehead Park today to take advantage of icy conditions resulting from near-freezing weather.
Snow and ice set to hit UK over bitterly cold weekend
Snow, ice and heavy rain are set to hit the UK during a bitterly cold weekend.
‘Stay at home’ warning as NHS Grampian sees nearly 3,000% increase in slip injuries
NHS Grampian has told people to heed the Scottish Government's advice and stay at home, as a near 3,000% increase in injuries from slips and falls adds to the pressure on hospitals.