Snow and Ice Warnings for West Midlands Weekend
The West Midlands braces for a wintry weekend with fresh snow and ice warnings. Disruption to travel is expected. Check the latest forecasts and travel advice here.
The West Midlands braces for a wintry weekend with fresh snow and ice warnings. Disruption to travel is expected. Check the latest forecasts and travel advice here.
Motoring experts urgently advise drivers to avoid using cruise control on icy roads as Storm Goretti brings snow. Learn the safe response to skidding.
Hundreds of schools closed and transport networks were crippled as Storm Goretti's heavy snow hit Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full impact and latest updates.
Storm Goretti's heavy snow causes major disruption across Birmingham, closing schools and blocking roads. Latest traffic updates and Met Office warnings for Friday 9 January 2026.
Birmingham residents demand better gritting after Storm Goretti leaves roads treacherous. Council defends priority system covering 50% of roads. Read the full story.
The Rose Villa Tavern in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter stays open during Storm Goretti, offering a warm haven and 30% off comfort food. A beacon of community spirit in the snow.
Storm Goretti's snow has forced the closure of the vast majority of Birmingham's secondary schools. See the full list of confirmed closures and remote learning plans.
The dazzling pink sky over Birmingham during Storm Goretti was caused by football stadium grow lights. Discover the science and the storm's impact.
The Met Office and BBC Weather forecast snow for Birmingham on Sunday, January 11, with warnings for Scotland and northern England. Travel disruption is likely.
A fresh Met Office yellow warning for ice is in force across the West Midlands until Saturday midday, following heavy snow that closed schools and disrupted travel. Stay updated.
Discover the top parks and hills for safe family sledging in Birmingham today, following significant overnight snowfall from Storm Goretti. Find your perfect snowy slope!
Storm Goretti batters Birmingham and the Black Country with snow, causing widespread travel disruption and school closures. The Met Office has issued ice warnings.
Fresh snow maps predict a staggering 66cm of snow hitting the UK next week, with Scotland and the Midlands set for the worst of the severe winter weather. Read the latest forecast.
Dudley Council shuts five family hubs and multiple schools as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow. Bin collections and leisure centres also disrupted. Read the latest updates.
Motorists in Birmingham face having vehicles towed after abandoning them in heavy snow. Experts urge caution and check insurance as Storm Goretti hits. Read for essential advice.
Storm Goretti brings -12C freeze and heavy snow, severely disrupting CrossCountry rail services from Birmingham. Passengers urged to check before travel.
Dramatic footage shows a massive tree destroying a children's bedroom in Trecarne, Cornwall, during Storm Goretti. The youngsters escaped unharmed after hearing the tree crack. Read the full story.
Storm Goretti, a 'multi-hazard event,' brings record 99mph winds and the worst Midlands snowfall in 10 years, halting flights and rail services. See the full impact.
Significant travel disruption across the West Midlands as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow. Key road closures and 'just passable' routes listed. Drivers urged to avoid travel.
Storm Goretti's heavy snow has caused major disruption across Solihull, suspending bin collections and closing libraries and family hubs. Find out which services are affected and get the latest updates.
National Express West Midlands suspends all services as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and 'difficult' road conditions. See the full list of affected routes and latest updates.
The Met Office has issued a 13-hour yellow weather warning for snow and ice across 11 UK regions this Sunday. Disruption is expected following Storm Goretti.
Storm Goretti's heavy snow brings Birmingham and the West Midlands to a standstill, forcing dozens of school closures and major transport disruption. See the stunning pictures.
Merlin has closed its Birmingham attractions, Sea Life Centre and Cadbury World, on Friday 9 January 2026 for safety as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and travel chaos.
Heavy snow from Storm Goretti causes severe rail disruption. West Midlands Railway suspended, others run reduced services. Passengers urged not to travel. Full details.
Birmingham wakes to heavy snow causing major disruption. Get the latest hour-by-hour Met Office forecast for the West Midlands to see if more snow is coming this weekend.
Major attractions including Cadbury World and Twycross Zoo are closed on January 9 due to heavy snow from Storm Goretti. Check the full list of closures and updates here.
The Met Office issues amber and yellow warnings as more snow is forecast for Birmingham and the West Midlands this Sunday, January 11. Get the latest weather updates and travel advice here.
The cause of Birmingham's eerie purple sky has been identified as grow lights from Birmingham City FC. This comes as Storm Goretti brings severe snow and wind warnings across the UK.
Birmingham Airport has reopened its runway on a reduced basis after heavy snow from Storm Goretti forced a full shutdown. Passengers are urged to check flight status.