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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Environment
Catherine Wylie

Thousands deal with Storm Goretti havoc as forecasters warn of more snow and ice

A fallen branch partially blocks a road in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Storm Goretti continues to batter the UK with tens of thousands of Britons across the country facing widespread power cuts, travel disruption and school closures. Picture date: Friday January 9, 2026. - (PA Wire)

Wintry weather will grip much of the UK over the weekend as Britons deal with the aftermath of Storm Goretti – which left thousands of people facing power cuts, school closures and travel chaos.

The storm brought winds of almost 100mph after forecasters issued a rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds in the South West.

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