The UK is bracing for more snow and ice, potentially disrupting local travel on Monday. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow across north Wales, the West Midlands, and northern England from 6 pm Sunday until Monday. A similar warning for snow and ice is also in effect for central eastern Scotland until midday Monday.
Snowfall could cause localized disruption, affecting roads and railways and resulting in longer road, bus, and train travel times. Rain is expected to fall as snow in some low-lying areas on Sunday and Monday.
Snow is likely to be confined to higher elevations in northern and central Wales and northern England, with 2-5cm accumulations at around 150m above sea level and up to 10-15cm at 350m.
Up to 3ft of snow in the Lake District leaves drivers stranded.Earlier on Sunday, heavy snowfall led to power outages affecting about 7,000 homes and businesses in Cumbria, down from 1,500 by evening.
Snow brought down trees and stranded motorists, with emergency services struggling to reach all sites. Snowfall of up to 3ft in the Lake District caused significant disruption, with drivers needing rescue and hundreds taking refuge in emergency shelters.
Mike Margeson, a seasoned mountain rescuer, noted the unprecedented snow depth and the challenges faced by rescue teams working with police and firefighters.
Many were forced to seek shelter in schools and community centers. In Cumberland, snow accumulation of 2-3ft blocked gritters and plows, with some vehicles abandoned on roads.
Hannah Smith and her family experienced a nine-hour journey through heavy snow, normally a 30-minute drive. Sally Parkyn from Windermere and Bowness town council described providing basic shelter to 25 people and two dogs, highlighting the severity of the snowfall.
Grizebeck Village Hall, initially set for a charity event, was converted into a refuge due to the unexpected heavy snowfall.