Hundreds of schools are closed amid snowy conditions and an amber weather alert has been issued for the weekend when Storm Bert is set to sweep in.The Met Office said Storm Bert is expected to bring "heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow to parts of the UK through the weekend" and warned of travel disruption and potential flooding.

Hundreds of schools are closed amid snowy conditions and an amber weather alert has been issued for the weekend when Storm Bert is set to sweep in.The Met Office said Storm Bert is expected to bring "heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow to parts of the UK through the weekend" and warned of travel disruption and potential flooding.