Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:22pm on 09 Jan 2025,Thursday Weather & Environment
Schools in parts of the UK are closed today after heavy snow and freezing temperatures. The Met Office issued warnings for snow and ice, with the cold dropping to -15°C overnight. Areas like Devon and Yorkshire have been hit hard, forcing many schools to shut. Castle Cary Primary School in Somerset also closed due to a broken boiler caused by the weather. Meanwhile, most schools in Bristol managed to stay open. Families can check school closures using the government’s postcode tool. Children in affected areas are enjoying snow days as the icy weather continues to disrupt daily life.