UK weather: Storm Bert to cause disruption with snow, winds and rain

Second named storm of the season expected this weekend, with hundreds of schools already closed after snowfall

The second named storm of the season is forecast to bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK this weekend.

Storm Bert has been named, with wind gusts of up to 70mph expected in some areas. Heavy snowfall could bring further disruption to parts of the country while heavy rain is also likely, especially in western parts.