Heavy snow hits West Midlands as Storm Goretti arrives
Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall to Birmingham and the West Midlands, causing travel disruption and covering streets. See pictures and latest updates.
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School Closures in West Midlands Due to Snow
Dozens of schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands are closed on Friday, January 9, 2026, due to heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti. Check the full list of closures and delayed openings here.
Storm Goretti: Birmingham Told to Prepare Emergency Kit
Birmingham households are urged to prepare an emergency kit with 7 key items as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and disruption. Met Office issues urgent amber warning.
UK Snow Bomb: Exact Hour 74 Counties Face Blizzard
A major snow bomb is set to hit 74 UK counties from 9pm on Sunday, January 11. Find out if your area is at risk of heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions.
46 UK Areas on Snow Alert as Storm Goretti Hits
The Met Office has issued yellow and amber warnings for heavy snow across 46 parts of England from January 8-9. Travel disruption and power cuts are expected. Check the full list and stay safe.
Amber Snow Warning for Birmingham as Storm Goretti Hits
An amber weather warning for snow is in force across the West Midlands from 8pm Thursday to 9am Friday. Up to 15cm of snow could fall, causing major travel disruption. Public urged to avoid non-essential journeys.
UK's Worst Snow in 20 Years: Storm Goretti Warning
The UK faces its most severe snow event in two decades as Storm Goretti hits. Amber warnings are in place for Wales and the Midlands. Get the latest forecast and travel advice here.
30cm of Snow Forecast for Birmingham as Storm Goretti Hits
Amber weather warnings are in force as Storm Goretti threatens to dump up to 30cm of snow on Birmingham and the West Midlands from Thursday evening. Get the latest forecast and travel advice.
Storm Goretti: 5 things to do as snow hits Birmingham
The Met Office has issued an urgent checklist for Birmingham households as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow. Get the latest arrival times and essential safety advice here.
Amber snow alert for Birmingham as Storm Goretti hits
The Met Office has issued a rare amber snow warning for Birmingham and the West Midlands, with weather maps pinpointing the exact hour heavy snow will arrive. Travel disruption and power cuts are expected.
Amber snow warning for Storm Goretti issued
The Met Office has issued an amber snow warning for parts of the UK as Storm Goretti approaches. Up to 30cm could fall, causing major travel disruption. Read the official travel advice.
Midlands Amber Snow Alert: 4 Inches Forecast
The Midlands faces significant disruption as an amber Met Office snow warning is issued. Up to 4.6 inches of snow is forecast to hit towns including Birmingham and Wolverhampton from 8pm Thursday. Stay informed.
Storm Goretti: Heavy Snow Warning for West Midlands
Storm Goretti is set to bring heavy snow and disruption to Britain from Thursday evening, with up to 20cm forecast for the West Midlands. Get the latest travel updates.
Up to 20cm of Snow Forecast for Birmingham as Storm Hits
The Met Office warns Storm Goretti will bring heavy snow and disruption to Birmingham and the West Midlands from Thursday evening, with up to 20cm forecast. Stay updated.
20cm of snow forecast as yellow warning extended
The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the West Midlands. Up to 20cm could fall in worst-hit areas from Thursday evening. Get the latest forecast.
16 English areas escape snow flurries until Sunday
The Met Office has issued yellow and amber weather warnings for snow across England from Thursday to Saturday, with only 16 specific regions spared from daily flurries. Read the full forecast.
8 Inches of Snow Forecast for West Midlands on Friday
The Met Office warns of up to eight inches of snow in parts of the West Midlands on Friday, with weather alerts active daily until Saturday. Stay informed on the latest travel disruptions and safety advice.
UK faces two more snow bombs this January
The UK is set for two significant snow events this week, with up to 30 inches forecast. Met Office issues yellow warnings for snow and wind. Stay updated on the latest forecasts.
Birmingham Snow: Hour-by-Hour Forecast as Storm Hits
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in force across the West Midlands. Here is the detailed hour-by-hour forecast for Birmingham as Storm Goretti arrives.
Solihull's Cold Weather Shelter Extended for Storm
Solihull Council continues its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) to protect rough sleepers from plummeting temperatures and the approaching Storm Goretti. Find out how to help.
79cm Snow Bomb Hits UK, Only Cornwall Spared
The UK braces for a major snowstorm, with forecasts predicting up to 79cm in Scotland. Maps show only Cornwall in England will escape the wintry onslaught. Read the latest Met Office warnings.
Heavy Snow Forecast for Birmingham as Storm Goretti Hits
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow across the West Midlands from Thursday evening. Expect travel disruption and potential power cuts. Read the full forecast.
UK snow bomb extended with two further dates
Storm Goretti is set to bring heavy snow and disruption across the UK on January 8-9, with warnings extended. Travel delays and power cuts are likely. Read the latest Met Office alert.
Snow Bomb Alert: 30 Areas Urged to Stockpile
A Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice covers parts of England, Scotland, and Wales. British Gas urges households in 30 areas to prepare an emergency kit with 7 key items. Stay informed.
UK Snow Alert: 6 Areas Told to Prepare Emergency Kit
The Met Office issues an amber warning for six Scottish regions, urging residents to stockpile torches, power packs, and essentials before Tuesday's severe snow. Act now to stay safe.
British Gas: Stockpile 3 Days of Medicine for Snow Storm
British Gas urges UK households to prepare emergency kits with three days of medicine and essentials as Met Office amber warnings predict power cuts and travel chaos across Scotland.
British Gas: Stockpile torches and batteries for UK snow
British Gas urges households to prepare for power cuts as Met Office issues amber snow warnings for Scotland. Essential tips for staying safe during the severe weather.
UK Snow Bomb: Three Feet of Snow Forecast from Friday
The UK braces for Storm Chandra, with up to three feet of snow forecast from Friday. Forecasters warn the public to stay home as heavy snow, rain, and high winds threaten widespread disruption.
Major Search at Bentley Bridge Canal in Wolverhampton
Police, fire and ambulance crews launched a major search in Wolverhampton after reports of a person in the canal near Bentley Bridge. No one was found. Get the latest updates.
UK weather: 9 essential items for your car emergency kit
The Met Office issues an urgent warning for UK households to prepare a 9-item emergency kit amid snow and ice warnings. Stay safe on the roads this winter.
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