Tag: snow
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M4 closed after HGV hay fire sparks snow-delayed chaos
Overview: M4 closure disrupts rush hour near Slough Traffic snarls unfolded on the M4 near Slough, Berkshire, after a heavy goods vehicle carrying hay caught fire during the rush hour. The blaze led to a full closure of the motorway in the area, with plumes of smoke visible for miles and motorists facing long delays…
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M4 Closure After Hay-Laden HGV Fire Triggers Snow Chaos and Delays Near Slough
Major M4 Closure After HGV Fire Disrupts Rush Hour A routine rush hour on the M4 was interrupted when a heavy goods vehicle carrying hay caught fire, triggering a chain of delays that spread across Berkshire and beyond. The incident, which happened near Slough, Berkshire, led to a full closure of the affected carriageway as…
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UK Weather Live: Snow and Ice Warnings Hit the UK
Live UK Weather Updates: Snow and Ice Warnings in Effect A strong cold snap has brought fresh snow and icy conditions to parts of the United Kingdom, prompting multiple weather warnings from the Met Office. As the country endures sharp temperatures and wintry showers, residents and travelers should stay alert to potential disruption on roads,…
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UK weather live updates: Snow and ice warnings as cold snap hits
UK Weather Live Updates: Snow and Ice Warnings in Effect The UK is currently grappling with a cold snap that has prompted a series of yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across multiple regions. Authorities warn that untreated surfaces could become hazardous, with potential disruption to travel and daily routines. Here is the latest…
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Snow Closes Roads and Triggers Power Outages Across New Zealand
Winter Weather Grips New Zealand: Snow, Flooding Risks, and Power Disruptions Residents waking up to a wintery scene across much of New Zealand found roads blanketed in thick snow, with Canterbury and the broader central districts taking the brunt. The heavy snowfall has closed several state highways, trapping vehicles and complicating travel for commuters and…
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Snowbound South Island and North Island Grid Emergency Strain New Zealand Roads
Winter battered New Zealand: snow, outages and travel disruption across the islands A wintry mix has gripped New Zealand, with thick snow blanketing parts of the South Island and a sudden grid emergency declared in the North Island following a lightning strike. Residents waking to a snow-locked landscape face road closures and stranded vehicles, while…
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Winter Storm Strikes South Island While Central North Island Faces Lightning-Powered Power Outages
Snow Clauses the South Island while North Island confronts a power crisis A wintery front has turned parts of New Zealand into a snowy landscape, with residents in the South Canterbury waking to thick snow covering roads and farmland. The conditions have not only disrupted daily life on the ground but also sparked transport delays…
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Alpine Snow Closes Multiple Passes as Central Alps See 20cm
Snow forecast and pass closures Switzerland faces notable winter conditions as MétéoSuisse forecast snowfall accumulating up to 20 centimeters between 1,600 and 2,000 meters, with fresh layers likely to persist through the evening, particularly across the central Alps. This sudden summit snowfall has prompted authorities to close several high-altitude routes for safety reasons. The open-to-traffic…
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Snow in the Swiss Alps: Pass Closures Prompt Detours and Delays
Snow and closures shake the Swiss Alps Fresh snow is sweeping across parts of the Swiss Alps, with MeteoSwiss setting the snow line between 1,600 and 2,000 meters for Saturday. In the central Alps, up to 20 centimeters of new snow could accumulate by evening, creating slippery conditions and heightening risk for travelers in the…
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Snow in the Swiss Alps: Pass Closures and Traffic Delays
Snow in the Swiss Alps prompts closures of several mountain passes A fresh round of winter weather has moved into the Swiss Alps, with MeteoSwiss forecasting snowfall accumulating as much as 20 centimeters at elevations between 1,600 and 2,000 meters. The central Alps are expected to bear the brunt, with snow layers building through Saturday…