Storm Goretti to dump heavy snow across England as country braces for travel chaos and power cuts: Live updates

Storm Goretti is on course to dump heavy snow across the UK today amid fears it will cause travel chaos and widespread power cuts.

Amber weather warnings have been issued across Britain with a potential risk to life in the worst hit parts of the country.

The Met Office has issued yellow and amber warnings across the South West and North of England, the Midlands, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Trains have been cancelled due to the severe weather forecast, rural communities could be cut off and there were warnings of power cuts and mobile signal disruption.

Follow the latest Storm Goretti updates below

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Top story: Up to eight inches of snow to hit the Home Counties in hours

Traffic on the A9 in heavy snowfall as heavy snow continues to cause disruption to many part of the Highlands. Hundreds of schools in northern Scotland will remain closed for a third day as much of the country braces itself for further snow and icy conditions. Temperatures are expected to drop as low as minus 6C in parts of rural Scotland. Picture date: Wednesday January 7, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Paul Campbell/PA Wire

Storm Goretti will strike Britain with up to a foot of snow and 90mph winds from this afternoon as the country braces for widespread travel chaos.

The Met Office has issued six separate yellow and amber warnings across the South West and North of England, the Midlands, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Trains have been cancelled due to the severe weather forecast, rural communities could be cut off and there were warnings of power cuts and mobile signal disruption.

The storm is undergoing explosive cyclogenesis, also known as a 'weather bomb', when the central pressure of a low-pressure system falls 24 millibars in 24 hours. For Goretti, the pressure will drop by 36 millibars in the 24 hours to 6pm this evening.

The storm will hit today until 12pm tomorrow - with the most snow in the Midlands and Wales, where 30cm (1ft) could fall. Areas in the Home Counties including Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Hertfordshire could see up to 20cm (8in).

Read our top story on Storm Goretti by Mark Duell here

08:47

Storm Goretti to hit UK with heavy snow and strong winds TODAY

Good morning and welcome to our Storm Goretti live coverage as the UK is braced for heavy snowfall and strong winds.

Amber weather warnings are in place across England and Wales with forecasters warning of travel chaos, power cuts and even a potential risk to life in the worst-hit parts of the country.

Heavy snowfall will likely mean trains and planes could be delayed or cancelled, rural communities may be cut off, and power cuts and disruption to mobile signal are likely.

Stick with us throughout the day as we bring you the latest updates on Storm Goretti plus the most eye-catching pictures and videos from across the country.