Cheltenham Festival Faces Snow Disruption as Cold Snap Hits UK

Unseasonal snowfall blankets Gloucestershire racecourse, but sunny spells are forecast for the remainder of the event.

The Cheltenham Festival experienced snowfall on Wednesday morning, temporarily covering the racecourse and surrounding areas in Gloucestershire.
Despite the snow, racing on Day 2 proceeded as planned, and sunny intervals are expected for Day 3 and Day 4 of the festival.
Temperatures in Cheltenham have dropped significantly after a mild weekend, with lows reaching -2°C and further frosty conditions predicted overnight into Friday.
A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for parts of northern England, including Yorkshire and Lancashire, due to icy roads and wintry showers.
Attendance at this year's festival has declined compared to previous years, with organisers introducing measures like meal deals to attract more visitors.