{"id":3860,"date":"2026-01-05T09:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T09:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/?p=3860"},"modified":"2026-01-05T09:33:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T09:33:32","slug":"snow-and-ice-sweeps-through-the-uk-forcing-schools-to-close-and-flights-cancelled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/?p=3860","title":{"rendered":"Snow and ice sweeps through the UK forcing schools to close and flights cancelled"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Schools have been forced to close, and flights have been cancelled as snow and freezing temperatures continue to sweep the nation.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Met Office<\/a>\u00a0issued fresh amber weather warnings for snow for parts of\u00a0Scotland<\/a>, covering Aberdeen, Aviemore in the Cairngorms, and Ullapool, Ross-shire.<\/p>\n

The forecaster has warned of \u2018frequent heavy snow\u2019 which could see areas of higher ground accumulating another potential 20-30cm of snow, while low levels may have 5-10cm of snow.<\/p>\n

The amber alert will remain in place until 10am on Monday as the forecaster has warned of \u2018more frequent\u2019 heavy snow showers.<\/p>\n

The snow was 14cm-deep in parts of Aberdeenshire on Sunday, according\u00a0social media<\/a>\u00a0users, and has already forced\u00a0school<\/a>\u00a0closures and major disruption to public transport.<\/p>\n

Loganair cancelled flights from Aberdeen and Inverness airports following heavy snowfall.<\/p>\n

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Orange and yellow weather alerts are in place across the UK on Monday morning (Picture: Metro)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While Shetland Isles Council and all schools and nurseries run by Aberdeenshire Council are closed on Monday as a result of the snow.<\/p>\n

Schools and Early Learning Care (ELC) provisions in Aberdeen will not open until 11am on Monday and breakfast clubs have been cancelled, the Aberdeen City Council said.<\/p>\n

They said: \u2018Further updates for each school will be provided by head teachers tomorrow morning once they have assessed individual local circumstances.\u2019<\/p>\n

Shetland Isles Council shared in a\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0post: \u2018With the current wintry weather conditions, and the Met Office Amber Weather warning for more snow overnight, ALL SCHOOLS in Shetland will be CLOSED tomorrow \u2013 Mon 5th January.\u2019<\/p>\n

The Met Office has warned that the heavy snow and freezing temperatures could put rural communities at risk of being cut off, while mobile phone coverage may be impacted by the weather.<\/p>\n

It also warned of travel disruption to road, rail and air as public transport services may be cancelled.<\/p>\n

A Met Office spokesperson said: \u2018Heavy snow showers will become more frequent and may merge to give longer spells of snow at times.<\/p>\n

\u2018The areas and period covered by this warning are when the heaviest and most disruptive snow is thought most likely during the current cold spell, with existing yellow warnings covering a wider area and a longer period.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Drivers have been warned to avoid travelling and consider if they need to travel because of heavy snow and blizzards (Picture: Danny Lawson\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place for\u00a0Wales<\/a>, Greater\u00a0Manchester<\/a>\u00a0and parts of south-west\u00a0England<\/a>, and a yellow alert for ice covers much of the east coast.<\/p>\n

Scotland appears to be the worst hit, as local police have urged members of the public to avoid travelling in snowy conditions.<\/p>\n

Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said: \u2018The forecasted heavy snow showers and ice mean driving conditions are likely to be hazardous in some areas.<\/p>\n

\u2018Our advice is to plan ahead and consider if your journey is really necessary during the weather warnings.\u2019<\/p>\n

Which schools are closed today?<\/h2>\n

You can find out if your school is closed on your\u00a0local council website\u00a0<\/a>or by contacting your school directly. We\u2019ve gathered a list of schools that confirmed last night they won\u2019t be opening today.<\/p>\n

England<\/h2>\n

Hampshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ashley Infant School in the New Forest \u2013 Closed until January 8th due to a water leak<\/p>\n

Staffordshire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tillington Manor Primary School, Stafford<\/p>\n

Manor Primary Academy<\/p>\n

Christ Church Primary School<\/p>\n

Scotland<\/h2>\n

Aberdeenshire Council<\/h4>\n
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  • Aboyne Academy \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Alford Academy \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Arduthie School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Auchenblae School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Ballogie Nursery \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Ballater School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Balmedie School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Banchory Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Barthol Chapel School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Banchory-Devenick School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Bracoden School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Buchanhaven Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Carronhill School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Catterline School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Craigievar School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Crathes School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Crombie School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Cultercullen School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Dales Park School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Daviot School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Drumoak School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Dunnottar School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Drumblade School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Echt School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Ellon Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Elrick School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Finzean School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Fordyce School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Hill of Banchory School- Closed<\/li>\n
  • Hillside School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Insch School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Gordan Schools \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Johnshaven School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Keithhall School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Kemnay School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Kennethmont School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Lairhillock School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Laurencekirk School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Mearns Academy \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Meldrum Academy \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Methlick School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Monymusk School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Newburgh Mathers School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Newtonhill School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Ordiquhill School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Peterhead Academy \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Pitmedden School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Port Erroll School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Portlethen School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Rathen School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Rhynie School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Sandhaven School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Skene School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • St Andrew\u2019s School, Inverurie \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • St Fergus School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Strathburn School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Strathdon School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Tarland School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Tarves School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Tough School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Turriff Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Tyrie School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Uryside School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Westhill Academy \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Westhill Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Whitehills School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
  • Barony Campus\n

    All schools on Barony Campus will be closed due to heating failure. This now includes Lochnorris PS and ELC, Cherry Trees and Hillside School.<\/p>\n

    Robert Burns Academy and RBA SLC will also be closed on Monday 5 January 2026 due to flooding. All other establishments on Campus will open as normal.<\/p>\n

    Shetland Council<\/h4>\n
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    • Aith Junior High School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Anderson High School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Baltasound Junior High School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Brae High School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Bell\u2019s Brae Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Burravoe Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Cullivoe Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Cunningsburgh Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Dunrossness Primary School- Closed<\/li>\n
    • Fair Isle Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Foula Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Hamnavoe Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Happyhansel Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Lunnasting Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Mid Yell Junior High School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Mossbank Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Nesting Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • North Roe Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Ollaberry Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Sandness Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Sandwick Junior High School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Scalloway Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Sound Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Tingwall Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Urafirth Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Whalsay School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n
    • Whiteness Primary School \u2013 Closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Wales<\/h2>\n

      Carmarthenshire<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Ammanford Nursery<\/strong>:\u00a0School\u00a0will be closed due to the\u00a0weather\u00a0conditions.<\/li>\n
      • Ysgol Blaenau<\/strong>: School will be closed due to the weather conditions.<\/li>\n
      • Ysgol Bro Banw<\/strong>: School will be closed due to the weather conditions.<\/li>\n
      • Llanedi School<\/strong>: Ysgol Llanedi will be closed on 05\/01\/2026.<\/li>\n
      • Ysgol Llangadog School<\/strong>: The school car park is currently covered in snow, with more snow forecast overnight and freezing conditions this will become treacherous. Staff have informed me of the difficulties in getting to work as they live in secluded areas. The walk way to the school is also very icy.<\/li>\n
      • Parcyrhun County Primary School<\/strong>: Hazardous conditions leading up to school and school site.<\/li>\n
      • Rhydaman (Community Primary School)<\/strong>: Car park dangerous with snow and ice.<\/li>\n
      • Ysgol Gymraeg Teilo Sant<\/strong>: The roads leading to the school and the school site are covered in snow and are hazardous.<\/li>\n
      • Tycroes School<\/strong>: Snow and ice conditions around the school site are unsafe. This was a designated INSET day but school will now also be closed to staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Gwynedd<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • Ysgol Y Moelwyn<\/strong>: Following a health and safety assessment, we have to close the school.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Y Moelwyn<\/strong>: Following a health and safety assessment, we have to close the school.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Y Moelwyn<\/strong>: Following a health and safety assessment, we have to close the school.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Y Moelwyn<\/strong>: Following a health and safety assessment, we have to close the school.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen<\/strong>: The school will be closed due to health and safety concerns arising from the condition of the site and the overnight weather forecast.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Friars Uchaf<\/strong>: Closed due to weather, following Health and Safety advice.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Tregarth<\/strong>: Due to severe weather conditions, the school will be closed to ensure everyone\u2019s safety. All staff will continue to work from home (HMS) where possible.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Bodfeurig<\/strong>: Due to severe weather conditions, the school will be closed to ensure everyone\u2019s safety. All staff will continue to work from home (HMS) where possible.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Bodfeurig<\/strong>: Due to severe weather conditions, the school will be closed to ensure everyone\u2019s safety. All staff will continue to work from home (HMS) where possible.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen<\/strong>: For health and safety reasons, due to the weather warning for further snow and ice over night in the area.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Bro Idris \u2013 Safle Rhydymain<\/strong>: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns on six of the school sites and on transport as a result of the bad weather. Work will be placed online for pupils<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Bro Idris \u2013 Safle Dinas Mawddwy<\/strong>: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns on six of the school sites and on transport as a result of the bad weather. Work will be placed online for pupils.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Bro Idris \u2013 Safle Friog<\/strong>: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns on six of the school sites and on transport as a result of the bad weather. Work will be placed online for pupils.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Bro Idris \u2013 Safle Llanelltyd<\/strong>: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns on six of the school sites and on transport as a result of the bad weather. Work will be placed online for pupils.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Bro Idris \u2013 Safle Cynradd Dolgellau<\/strong>: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns on six of the school sites and on transport as a result of the bad weather. Work will be placed online for pupils.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Bro Idris \u2013 Safle Uwchradd<\/strong>: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns on six of the school sites and on transport as a result of the bad weather. Work will be placed online for pupils.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Tryfan<\/strong>: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns regarding the school site as well as transport issues for pupils and staff due to the weather conditions. Work will be set for pupils on-line.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Y Felinheli<\/strong>: Morning only \u2013 Inset day therefore staff to work from home due to dangerous driving conditions. Asses the situation from midday.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Bro Lleu<\/strong>: School closed 5\/1\/26 due to safety concerns on the site and around the school site.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Brynrefail<\/strong>: Health and safety \u2013 site and transport. Severe weather warnings.<\/li>\n
        • Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle<\/strong>: School closed to pupils and staff as a result of health and safety concerns on the school site as well as transport issues as a result of the severe weather conditions. Work will be set for pupils on line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Isle of Anglesey<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Ysgol David Hughes<\/strong>: will be closed tomorrow due to dangerous conditions on the school site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Neath Port Talbot<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            A specific reason for the school closures were not given however there were no planned closures or inset days for the following schools in the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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