8 January 2026
Heavy snow expected across the UK
Contact says more heavy snow is expected across the UK on 8 January 2026 and sets out the heating discounts and cold weather payments available to households as central heating use rises.
Weather news
We cover news from public bodies and utility companies for UK households on power cuts, weather, water, health, safety and security. Each report includes the date and sources, with links to our guides.
January 2026
8 January 2026
NFCC and National Water Safety Forum warn public to keep off frozen water as UK cold snap freezes inland waters
The National Water Safety Forum and National Fire Chiefs Council have warned people to stay off frozen lakes, ponds, canals, rivers and lochs during the UK cold snap, with advice on what to do if…
7 January 2026
NHS Lanarkshire warns icy weather is increasing falls and A&E pressure
NHS Lanarkshire has warned that icy conditions are driving a rise in orthopaedic injuries from slips and falls, particularly among older adults, and adding pressure to its A&E departments.
7 January 2026
SSEN moves to Weather Warning level ahead of Storm Goretti in central southern England
SSEN has moved to its Weather Warning preparedness level in central southern England ahead of gale-force winds from Storm Goretti forecast for Thursday evening and the early hours of Friday.
6 January 2026
Yellow snow and wind warnings issued ahead of Storm Goretti
The Met Office issued yellow snow and wind warnings for parts of England and Wales ahead of Storm Goretti, a multi-hazard event expected from Thursday evening into Friday.
6 January 2026
Cold snap sees almost 20% rise in 999 calls to SCAS
South Central Ambulance Service reported a rise of almost 20% in 999 calls during a cold spell, from 14,769 in Christmas week to 17,468 in the week to 4 January.
6 January 2026
Coldest night of winter so far with lows to -12.5°C
The Met Office reports the coldest night of winter so far, with -12.5°C at Marham in Norfolk, and warns of snow, ice and a "multi-hazard" storm from Thursday night.
1 January 2026
Several named storms arrive over the UK since early January 2026
Several named storms have reached the UK since early January 2026, and the Met Office is encouraging households across the country to check that they are weather ready.
December 2025
31 December 2025
Met Office issues yellow warnings for snow, ice and wind as Arctic cold spell begins
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow, ice and wind as Arctic air moves south across the UK from New Year's Day, with amber cold health alerts for England until January 6.
31 December 2025
SSEN moves to Weather Warning level in northern Scotland
SSEN has moved to its Weather Warning level of preparedness in northern Scotland ahead of forecast snow, ice and high winds, with the status expected to remain in place through to Sunday.
29 December 2025
Yellow snow and ice warning issued for Scotland
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across northern Scotland for Thursday 1 January and into Friday, with strong northerly winds and significant accumulations possible by Friday…
28 December 2025
UKHSA issues amber cold health alerts for England until January 6
The UK Health Security Agency issued amber cold health alerts for England as Arctic air brought snow, ice and overnight lows of -12.5°C, with the alert period later extended into January.
18 December 2025
SEPA publishes National Flood Risk Assessment 2025
SEPA has published its National Flood Risk Assessment 2025, which finds around 400,000 Scottish properties in areas at medium risk of flooding, one in eight, up from 284,000 in 2018.
14 December 2025
Amber rain warning and surface water flooding at Briton Ferry
Heavy rain brought surface water flooding to properties in Briton Ferry, Neath Port Talbot, with roads and train lines disrupted, Natural Resources Wales has reported in its annual flood risk…
9 December 2025
SSEN scales up response ahead of Storm Bram winds across northern Scotland
SSEN has cancelled Wednesday maintenance, doubled tree-cutting teams and texted nearly 180,000 Priority Services customers as Storm Bram brings potentially damaging winds to northern Scotland.
8 December 2025
Storm Bram brings transport disruption, power cuts and flooding to the UK
Storm Bram brought cancelled rail and ferry services, road closures, power cuts to several thousand properties and flooding including in Totnes, Devon, on 9 and 10 December 2025.
8 December 2025
SSEN moves to Yellow Alert status ahead of Storm Bram in north of Scotland
SSEN has moved to Yellow Alert preparedness status in the north of Scotland ahead of Storm Bram, which is forecast to bring winds gusting up to 90mph from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning.
1 December 2025
South East Water cancels 2025 Non-Essential Use Ban application
South East Water cancelled its October 2025 application for a Non-Essential Use Ban in Sussex in December 2025, after recovery at Ardingly Reservoir moved the company to Level 1 of its Drought Plan.
1 December 2025
Widespread flooding in West Wales from heavy rainfall on saturated ground
Heavy rain on already saturated ground caused widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas in West Wales on 1 December 2025, with Pembrokeshire particularly badly affected and Kiln Park in Tenby…
November 2025
27 November 2025
SSEN moves north of Scotland to Weather Warning level ahead of high winds
SSEN has moved to its Weather Warning preparedness level in the north of Scotland ahead of forecast high winds on 27 and 28 November 2025, with gusts of up to 75mph expected.