Full list of school closures after snow and ice sweep through UK

Schools have been forced to close, and flights have been cancelled as snow and freezing temperatures continue to sweep the nation.

The Met Office issued fresh amber weather warnings for snow for parts of Scotland, covering Aberdeen, Aviemore in the Cairngorms, and Ullapool, Ross-shire.

The forecaster has warned of ‘frequent heavy snow’ which could see areas of higher ground accumulating another potential 20-30cm of snow, while low levels may have 5-10cm of snow.

The amber alert will remain in place until 10am on Monday as the forecaster has warned of ‘more frequent’ heavy snow showers.

Much of Scotland will also be under a yellow weather warning for snow and ice, covering the Highlands, Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebridean Islands.

The snow was 14cm-deep in parts of Aberdeenshire on Sunday, according social media users, and has already forced school closures and major disruption to public transport.

Loganair cancelled flights from Aberdeen and Inverness airports following heavy snowfall.

While Shetland Isles Council and all schools and nurseries run by Aberdeenshire Council are closed on Monday as a result of the snow.

Schools and Early Learning Care (ELC) provisions in Aberdeen will not open until 11am on Monday and breakfast clubs have been cancelled, the Aberdeen City Council said.

They said: ‘Further updates for each school will be provided by head teachers tomorrow morning once they have assessed individual local circumstances.’

Shetland Isles Council shared in a Facebook post: ‘With the current wintry weather conditions, and the Met Office Amber Weather warning for more snow overnight, ALL SCHOOLS in Shetland will be CLOSED tomorrow – Mon 5th January.’

The Met Office has warned that the heavy snow and freezing temperatures could put rural communities at risk of being cut off, while mobile phone coverage may be impacted by the weather.

It also warned of travel disruption to road, rail and air as public transport services may be cancelled.

A Met Office spokesperson said: ‘Heavy snow showers will become more frequent and may merge to give longer spells of snow at times.

‘The areas and period covered by this warning are when the heaviest and most disruptive snow is thought most likely during the current cold spell, with existing yellow warnings covering a wider area and a longer period.’

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place for Wales, Greater Manchester and parts of south-west England, and a yellow alert for ice covers much of the east coast.

Scotland appears to be the worst hit, as local police have urged members of the public to avoid travelling in snowy conditions.

Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said: ‘The forecasted heavy snow showers and ice mean driving conditions are likely to be hazardous in some areas.

‘Our advice is to plan ahead and consider if your journey is really necessary during the weather warnings.’

Which schools are closed today?

You can find out if your school is closed on your local council website. We’ve gathered a list of schools that have confirmed last night they won’t be opening today.

Wales

Carmarthenshire

• Ammanford Nursery: School will be closed due to the weather conditions.
• Ysgol Blaenau: School will be closed due to the weather conditions.
• Ysgol Bro Banw: School will be closed due to the weather conditions.
• Llanedi School: Ysgol Llanedi will be closed on 05/01/2026.
• Ysgol Llangadog School: The school car park is currently covered in snow, with more snow forecast overnight and freezing conditions this will become treacherous. Staff have informed me of the difficulties in getting to work as they live in secluded areas. The walk way to the school is also very icy.
• Parcyrhun County Primary School: Hazardous conditions leading up to school and school site.
• Rhydaman (Community Primary School): Car park dangerous with snow and ice.
• Ysgol Gymraeg Teilo Sant: The roads leading to the school and the school site are covered in snow and are hazardous.
• Tycroes School: Snow and ice conditions around the school site are unsafe. This was a designated INSET day but school will now also be closed to staff.

Gwynedd

• Ysgol Y Moelwyn: Following a health and safety assessment, we have to close the school.
• Ysgol Y Moelwyn: Following a health and safety assessment, we have to close the school.
• Ysgol Y Moelwyn: Following a health and safety assessment, we have to close the school.
• Ysgol Y Moelwyn: Following a health and safety assessment, we have to close the school.
• Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen: The school will be closed due to health and safety concerns arising from the condition of the site and the overnight weather forecast.
• Ysgol Friars Uchaf: Closed due to weather, following Health and Safety advice.
• Ysgol Tregarth: Due to severe weather conditions, the school will be closed to ensure everyone’s safety. All staff will continue to work from home (HMS) where possible.
• Ysgol Bodfeurig: Due to severe weather conditions, the school will be closed to ensure everyone’s safety. All staff will continue to work from home (HMS) where possible.
• Ysgol Bodfeurig: Due to severe weather conditions, the school will be closed to ensure everyone’s safety. All staff will continue to work from home (HMS) where possible.
• Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen: For health and safety reasons, due to the weather warning for further snow and ice over night in the area.
• Ysgol Bro Idris – Safle Rhydymain: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns on six of the school sites and on transport as a result of the bad weather. Work will be placed online for pupils
• Ysgol Bro Idris – Safle Dinas Mawddwy: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns on six of the school sites and on transport as a result of the bad weather. Work will be placed online for pupils.
• Ysgol Bro Idris – Safle Friog: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns on six of the school sites and on transport as a result of the bad weather. Work will be placed online for pupils.
• Ysgol Bro Idris – Safle Llanelltyd: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns on six of the school sites and on transport as a result of the bad weather. Work will be placed online for pupils.
• Ysgol Bro Idris – Safle Cynradd Dolgellau: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns on six of the school sites and on transport as a result of the bad weather. Work will be placed online for pupils.
• Ysgol Bro Idris – Safle Uwchradd: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns on six of the school sites and on transport as a result of the bad weather. Work will be placed online for pupils.
• Ysgol Tryfan: School closed to pupils and staff due to health and safety concerns regarding the school site as well as transport issues for pupils and staff due to the weather conditions. Work will be set for pupils on-line.
• Ysgol Y Felinheli: Morning only – Inset day therefore staff to work from home due to dangerous driving conditions. Asses the situation from midday.
• Ysgol Bro Lleu: School closed 5/1/26 due to safety concerns on the site and around the school site.
• Ysgol Brynrefail: Health and safety – site and transport. Severe weather warnings.
• Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle: School closed to pupils and staff as a result of health and safety concerns on the school site as well as transport issues as a result of the severe weather conditions. Work will be set for pupils on line.

Isle of Anglesey

• Ysgol David Hughes: will be closed tomorrow due to dangerous conditions on the school site.

Neath Port Talbot

A specific reason for the school closures were not given however there were no planned closures or inset days for the following schools in the area.

• Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School
• Llangatwg Community School
• Ysgol Hendrefelin

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