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Amber Snow Warning: 25 cm Expected, Schools Closed

11/21/2025

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Summary

Story summary

An amber snow warning takes effect on Thursday, signaling severe winter weather.
Up to 25 cm of snow is expected in the North York Moors, with blizzard conditions and winds posing travel disruptions and power cuts.
Schools in northern Scotland are closed due to snow and ice.
Arctic air drives Scotland’s temperatures to -12C and the cold snap will persist through the weekend with wintry showers.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, occurring from March 11 to 14, was one of the most severe blizzards in U.S. history, causing over 400 deaths and paralyzing the East Coast from Chesapeake Bay to Maine. Snowdrifts reached 15 feet, disrupting transportation and communication, and leading to the establishment of underground infrastructure to mitigate future storm impacts.

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Story summary

An amber snow warning takes effect on Thursday, signaling severe winter weather.
Up to 25 cm of snow is expected in the North York Moors, with blizzard conditions and winds posing travel disruptions and power cuts.
Schools in northern Scotland are closed due to snow and ice.
Arctic air drives Scotland’s temperatures to -12C and the cold snap will persist through the weekend with wintry showers.

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