Snow forecast hits Scottish schools and cold health alerts in place for England

"Transport delays, treacherous driving conditions and school closures will greet many people as they return to work and study after the Christmas break, with winter weather warnings in place across the UK. Four amber warnings for heavy snow in northern Scotland are in place until Monday morning, while yellow snow and ice warnings cover all of Northern Ireland, Wales and much of England."

"Forecasters said there could be 30cm of snow on high ground in Scotland overnight and people living in amber warning areas could expect travel disruption and the possibility of rural communities being cut off. Schools on the Shetland Islands will be closed on Monday while schools in Aberdeen will not open until 11am. Loganair cancelled its flights from Inverness and Aberdeen airports on Sunday and offered customers the opportunity to change their plans without charge."

Winter weather warnings cover much of the UK, with four amber warnings for heavy snow in northern Scotland until Monday morning and yellow snow and ice warnings across Northern Ireland, Wales and large parts of England. Forecasters warned of up to 30cm of snow on Scottish high ground overnight, with travel disruption and possible rural isolation in amber areas. Schools on the Shetland Islands will be closed and Aberdeen schools will open at 11am. Loganair cancelled flights from Inverness and Aberdeen and allowed free changes. Authorities urged careful journey planning, extra travel time, winter-ready vehicles and emergency kits, and warned that milder air and rain could arrive from Tuesday.

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