UK Weather Today

 🌦️ UK Weather Today – 6 Jan 2026 (Official)

General forecast (Met Office):

☁️ Rain, sleet and snow moving in from the northwest today; heavy and persistent snow affecting parts of Scotland, with wintry showers elsewhere.

Cold with strengthening winds and sub-freezing temperatures over much of the UK. Ice and snow warnings in force. 

London:

🌥️ Overcast with a max daytime temperature around 4°C and feels like 0°C; wintry showers possible. 

Warnings:

⚠️ Yellow and Amber weather warnings for snow and ice are active in many areas, especially in northern and central Scotland, which will lead to travel disruption and icy conditions on roads and pavements. 

❄️ Travel & Safety Alerts

Snow and ice likely to affect roads and rail services — delays and cancellations possible. 

Snow accumulations and hazardous ice will continue in many areas through tonight and Tuesday morning. 

🏫 School Closures Today (Widespread)

Hundreds of schools across the UK — especially in Scotland (Aberdeenshire, Shetland, Orkney, Moray) and Northern regions — are reported closed today due to snow and icy conditions following Met Office warnings. 

Many councils have confirmed closures or delayed openings as a safety precaution — check your local authority for the latest official status. 

🚆 Transport Disruptions

Train services around Aberdeen, Inverness, and across Scotland facing delays or suspensions. 

Travel advisories from rail operators urging caution or rescheduling. 

Some flights have been cancelled or delayed due to heavy snow and ice. 

📍 Summary in Simple Terms

✔️ Weather: Cold with snow, ice, sleet — especially in Scotland and parts of Northern UK. �

✔️ School closures: Yes — many schools closed or delayed today. 

✔️ Travel: Disruptions expected — rail / roads / flights affected. 

✔️ Temperature: Around below freezing in many areas (feels colder with wind). 

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