HUNDREDS of schools closed and flights were cancelled today as weather warnings came into force with snow bringing disruption.

Amber weather warnings were in place for snow until 10am in parts of Scotland, forecasting “heavy snow” and travel disruption, while yellow warnings for snow and ice covered parts of Britain.

Schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were forced to closed and some train lines were also affected.

Loch Glascarnoch in the Scottish Highlands saw 34cm of snow, while Dyce in Aberdeenshire and Altnaharra, Sutherland, recorded 27cm, the Met Office said.

Sennybridge in Powys had 19cm, Castlederg in Co Tyrone saw 9cm, and Bridlington in East Yorkshire recorded 6cm.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued amber cold health alerts for England as an early warning that adverse temperatures are likely to affect health and wellbeing, running until Friday.

RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: “Drivers must take extreme care, especially those using roads that haven’t been gritted, and should consider delaying their journeys until conditions improve.”