Storm Goretti has brought snow, ice and strong winds to Birmingham and the West Midlands, affecting travel and daily life across the region. Weather warnings remain in place, with conditions expected to stay unsettled in the days ahead.
00:01Storm Goretti has hit Birmingham and the West Midlands, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and icy conditions that are affecting travel and daily life across the region.
00:11Weather warnings remain in place and forecasters say conditions may continue to change as the system moves through.
00:18Snow and ice have made driving difficult on many routes, with slower journeys reported and disruption in places to buses and trains.
00:26At Birmingham Airport, flights have been affected by the severe weather after snow caused problems on the runway.
00:32Passengers have been advised to check directly with their airline before travelling as schedules may change depending on conditions.
00:40Elsewhere, transport operators are warning of delays and cancellations, particularly where routes are exposed to snow, ice and strong winds.
00:49Emergency services and local authorities are urging people to take extra care if they need to travel.
00:57Drivers are being advised to reduce speed, leave extra space between vehicles and avoid unnecessary journeys where possible.
01:05Pedestrians are also being warned to watch out for icy pavements.
01:09Looking ahead, forecasters say conditions look set to remain unsettled in the days ahead, with cold temperatures continuing to bring a risk of ice, particularly overnight and during early mornings.
01:21Further smells of wintry weather remain possible as weather systems move through, meaning disruption could continue at times.
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