Hundreds of schools across the UK were forced to close Monday due to widespread snow and ice. The closures followed a particularly frigid night, with a record low of -13.3C recorded in the Scottish Highlands. Yellow weather warnings remain in place for many regions, signaling ongoing disruption.
The severe weather conditions impacted both primary and secondary schools, as well as nurseries. This early closure affects thousands of students returning from winter holidays. Many students are impacted, especially in the affected areas.
The Met Office issued 166 flood warnings and 299 alerts for England, highlighting the risk of flooding across the country. Similar warnings were issued for Wales.
A substantial list of affected schools includes locations across Scotland, West Yorkshire, Lancashire, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, and Wrexham, Flintshire in Wales. The complete list, compiled from various local council websites, can be found on [link to the full list on The Independent's website].
This severe winter weather is causing considerable disruption to daily life in the UK.
