Snow forces school closures across the UK – check if yours affected
School's out for thousands of students after the country was bombarded with several inches of snow over the weekend.
A number of schools and nurseries are closing on Monday following extreme conditions which saw the Met Office issue a rare amber warning. Some communities in Cumbria were completely cut off with local authorities declaring a major incident.
Some 2,500 Brits were left without power following an Arctic blast, where temperatures plummeted as low as -12C. Meanwhile motorists in Cumbria were seen abandoning their cars over the weekend amidst the deluge.
Authorities in the region have already announced the closure of 17 schools on Monday, however this could change throughout the day. A few schools in the North East and Wales have also announced closures due to either the weather or heating not working during the freezing conditions.
Parents have been urged to check with their local council or directly with their child's school for the latest information on closures. Here are the latest closures below.
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North West
- Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
- Broughton CofE School
- Ghyllside Primary School
- St Mark's CofE Primary School
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
- Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
- Coniston CofE Primary School
- St Martin and St Mary CofE Primary School
- John Ruskin School
- Langdale CofE School
- Crosscrake CofE Primary School
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School
- Ulverston Victoria High School
- The Lakes School
- Kirkbie Kendal School
- Pennington CofE School
- Staveley CofE Primary School
North East
- Aycliffe Village Primary School
- Wingate Primary School
Wales
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Cumbria Police declared a 'major incident' following heavy snowfall on the region's roads on Saturday evening. The force warned people not to travel to the county on Sunday amid reports of fallen trees, power cuts and blocked roads. A spokesperson said: “A multi-agency response is ongoing to minimise the challenges that heavy snowfall is continuing to have on the county’s road network.
“Agencies are aware of multiple reports of vehicles stuck in traffic in the South Lakes area, particularly in the Bowness and Grizedale areas, due to snow. Extensive efforts are being made by Highways teams from Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council , who have been working through the night and all of today to clear priority routes so those impacted can be supported."
Thousands of Brits remain subject to a yellow weather warning on Monday with the current cold snap not over yet. The Met Office issued the warning for ice in the East Midlands, the West Midlands, the north of England, and much of north and central Wales from 5pm on Sunday to 12pm on Monday. Forecasters said the recent snowfall will lead to wet roads and pavements.
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