đ¨ī¸ Unbelievable scenes in Wales as Storm Goretti takes the country by surprise! đŠī¸
When’s the last time we saw “thundersnow”? This rare and electrifying weather event hit parts of Wales during the height of the storm, bringing heavy snow and thunderous lightning all at once! The Met Office explains when thunderstorms occur in wintry conditions, you get this dramatic mix.
đ Roads were turned into a driver’s nightmare with vehicles stranded on major routes across south Wales including the Heads of the Valleys Road. Over 2,000 homes were left in the dark across the region due to power outages as winds and snow unleashed their fury. With an amber snow warning from the Met Office, travel chaos ensued.
đĢ Over 100 schools had to close their doors, sending kids into a snow day frenzy! Meanwhile, the remnants of Storm Goretti continue to linger with a yellow ice warning still in effect until midday Saturday. â ī¸
Witnesses in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion captured stunning footage as snow and lightning painted the night sky. For those close enough, the combination of snowflakes and lightning made the sky look even brighter, though the sound of thunder was strangely muted.
We’re in for a cold spell, so stay safe and keep warm Wales! âī¸đĨ