Storm Goretti has brought the 'worst snowfall' in a decade to Britain with flights at major airports grounded, roads blocked and rail lines closed. Meanwhile, much of the rest of Britain including the Home Counties has been on alert for heavy snow. More than 65,000 properties were left in the dark without power on Thursday evening, the National Grid said - most in southwest England. Weather warnings have been issued for snow, wind, rain and ice across the country, ahead of likely 'disruption and dangerous travelling conditions'. Dozens of schools across the Midlands and Wales announced they will be closed on Friday where the amber weather warning has been issued.

Source: Daily Mail January 09, 2026 05:15 UTC