7 h. ago Four major airports forced to shut as ‘intense freezing rain’ and heavy snow sparks chaos across Europe

MORE European airports have temporarily closed due to icy weather conditions. Three major travel hubs were forced to shut earlier today, while a fourth operated "restricted" services. "Adverse weather conditions" led to the brief closure of airports in Vienna, Austria, Budapest in Hungary, and Bratislava in Slovakia. Runways in Vienna closed temporarily due to a...

Events

10 h. ago Flood and weather warnings issued before 70mm rain hits parts of UK

Three yellow weather warnings have been issued across the UK this week with ice and heavy rain expected

Events

30 h. ago Weather tracker: Canada issues warnings for freezing rain, heavy snow and strong winds

Severe weather, driven by two low-pressure systems merging, is expected to bring power outages and hazardous road conditionsAtlantic Canada is under widespread weather warnings for snow, freezing rain and strong winds as a winter storm moves across the region. In Newfoundland, up to 40cm of snow fell on Sunday, along with wind gusts of about 74mph, creating blizzard-like conditions.The storm began late on Sunday and is forecast to persist until Tuesday morning. Freezing rain warnings are in place across Nova Scotia, including Annapolis and Kings counties, while parts of New Brunswick could get up to 25cm of snow on Monday. Continue reading...

Events

31 h. ago 11 best umbrellas, tried and tested in wet and windy weather

We put a range of brollies to the test in drizzle, heavy rain and wind over several weeks

Politics

33 h. ago Ice warning after heavy rain and melting snow causes flood disruption

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in parts of Scotland.

Events

38 h. ago Scotland Weather: Trains disrupted and roads closed as dozens of flood warnings issued due to heavy rain

Roads including the A9 have been closed amid heavy rain and wind.

Events

38 h. ago Major Scots roads CLOSED both ways due to heavy flooding amid yellow Met Office warning

MAJOR Scots roads have been closed due to heavy flooding as snow melts and downpours continue to batter the country. Thawing snow and ice, along with heavy rain has been causing treacherous travel conditions through the night and this morning. The A9 at Blair Atholl, Perthshire, has been closed down in both directions due to...

Events

39 h. ago Storm Goretti aftermath as flood warnings and 85mph wind warnings still in place

Storm Goretti brought 100mph winds and heavy rain to the UK, with thousands still without power and flood warnings in place as the Met Office warns of continued wet and windy conditions

Events

46 h. ago Snow melt and heavy rain could lead to flooding after storm – forecasters

Throughout the weekend, numerous alerts for snow and ice, strong winds and heavy rain were in place across the country after the storm.

Events

47 h. ago Flood warnings issued across Scotland amid heavy rain and melting snow

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued a number of warnings and alerts.

Events

53 h. ago Wet and windy weather ahead along with a risk of flooding – Met Office

As temperatures increase, the Met Office warned snow melt and heavy rain could bring a risk of flooding in some areas.

Events

54 h. ago Weather: Heavy rain, high winds and melting snow disrupt travel

Communities across Scotland continue to battle the worst of the wintry weather.

Politics

54 h. ago Scotland issued widespread flood warnings amid heavy rain and melting snow

Scotland's environment agency Sepa issued 14 alerts - including two red warnings - as the Met Office downgraded a weekend warning for further snow.

Events

3 d. ago Britain faces further snow, ice, and heavy rain this weekend after Storm Goretti's hurricane

After severe conditions caused school closures and travel disruption, yellow warnings for snow and ice continue until Sunday and the Met Office warned Saturday morning will see a 'very cold start'.

Events

4 d. ago Careless driver was rushing to beauty salon before killing two in horror 'head

Laila Barnard-Wigley, 27, from Bridlington, was driving 'too fast for the conditions' after heavy rain left the roads wet when her car aquaplaned into an oncoming vehicle

Events

4 d. ago Storm Goretti leaves tens of thousands of homes without power as Britain is struck by 100mph winds and heavy snowfall with MORE to come over weekend: Live updates

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest updates as Storm Goretti - the first named storm of 2026 - threatens to blanket much of the UK with heavy snow while wind and rain warnings remain in place.

Society

4 d. ago Storm Goretti leaves 65,000 homes without power as 100mph winds and 'worst snow for a decade' hits Britain with people told 'do not travel' today: Live updates

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest updates as Storm Goretti - the first named storm of 2026 - threatens to blanket much of the UK with heavy snow while wind and rain warnings remain in place.

Events

4 d. ago Storm Goretti live: heavy rain, strong winds and snow batter UK as 380,000 homes in France lose power

About 60,000 homes across England and Wales also lost power, according to the National GridOfficials in the West Midlands have warned of the “worst snowfall in a decade” as parts of England and Wales prepare to be hit with 5-10cm of snow on Friday, and up to 15-25cm in some areas.In a statement on Wednesday, Stoke-on-Trent city council reassured residents it had not run out of grit after “misinformation” began to circulate. It said:We are now facing the worst snowfall we have faced in 10 years. The Met Office has predicted that we could have 3.5 inches of snow and temperatures as low as minus 4C on Thursday into Friday morning. As a result, we are carefully managing our resources and stock of salt.Unfortunately, we have been made aware of some misinformation circulating regarding the council’s salt supplies and gritting operations. It simply isn’t true that we have run out of grit.The current cold snap is now expected to last at least until this weekend according to Met Office forec...

Society

4 d. ago 60,000 without power, schools closed, as 99mph winds hit in Storm Goretti

Flights and trains have been cancelled, roads are closed, as more wind, rain ad heavy snow is forecast

Events

4 d. ago Storm Goretti live: danger to life warning as heavy rain, strong winds and snow batter UK

Red and amber weather warnings have been issued across the UK as Storm Goretti evolves into a ‘weather bomb’More than 50,000 properties were reportedly without power in the South West on Thursday evening, the National Grid’s website said.In the West Midlands about 9,000 had no electricity and 2,000 were without power in Wales.As that rain pushes its way and it hits against that cold air that we currently have across us and so on the northern edge, we are likely to see some fairly significant snow as we go through later tomorrow and into Friday. Continue reading...

Events