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Sunday November 28
10.32pm: Beautiful pictures of a winter sunrise over Castlerigg Stone Circle by Sylwia J Kociemba:
10.22pm The A591 between Crosthwaite roundabout and the Castle Inn Hotel is closed following a serious road collision.
Emergency services are currently at the scene and it is likely the road will be closed for several hours.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
6.41pm: A66 update. A statement from Eden police on Facebook said: “The road remains closed at this time. Gritters are still there trying to clear it. Heavy snowfall earlier this afternoon hasn’t helped the cause. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
4.55pm up to 4,000 homes set to be without electricity overnight and issues with water supply are also arising. Temperatures are set to continue to be low overnight and drivers are urged to only travel if necessary. Read more here.
1.37pm: Cumbria County has released the following message: “If you are open to Cumbria County Council’s Adult Social Care, have care and support needs and these needs cannot be met due to the power outage, please contact Adult Social Care on 01228 526690.”
1.30pm
12.49pm Cumbria County Council says all main roads are now open except Corney Fell – A595 to Duddon Bridge.
County Council gritters have been out overnight and are still out today making roads safe.
It is urging drivers to only travel if they need to.
12.12pm: The A66 likely to be closed all day.
National Highways said: “The A66 in Cumbria is closed in both directions between the A685 (near Brough) in Cumbria and the A67 (near Bowes) in County Durham, due to heavy snowfall.
“Cumbria police are in attendance, along with National Highways traffic officers, recovery, gritters and snowploughs working to remove stranded vehicles and treat the road surface.
“The closure is expected to remain in place throughout Sunday.
“Road users are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to consider using the A69 as an alternative.
“If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”
11.40am Stagecoach’s 555 service to Keswick will terminate at Grasmere until further notice due to weather conditions and vehicles being stuck on Chestnut Hill in Keswick.
11.34am: Send us your snow pictures! Email me at [email protected]
Here’s one sent in by Claire Peat:
10.50am: It is being reported that there are still around 12,000 properties in Cumbria without power, and Electricity North West is aiming to get electricity restored to the majority of properties by 4pm, but has warned that some people could be in store for another night without power.
10.47am The A66 remains closed in both directions between the A685 at Brough and the A67 at Bowes due to strong winds and snow.
9.29am: Extra workers drafted in to help restore power in Cumbria. Read more here.
9.17am
Morning from the #edenvalley #cumbria pic.twitter.com/5vwCv5rIy4
— Kathelcymru 💙 (@kathelcymru) November 28, 2021
9.12am
Updated snow and ice warning for Cumbria. Read more here.
8.57am:
Big, fat flakes of snow falling in N Cumbria right now! pic.twitter.com/YCCr9wGYkN
— Beer Olympian (@MikeRoughley) November 28, 2021
8.45am: Latest power cut list from Electricity North West:
Cartmel, Grange-Over-Sands
83 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 28/11/2021 10:47
Sedbergh
54 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Roadhead, Carlisle
60 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Bampton, Penrith
42 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Staveley, Kendal
84 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Milnthorpe
367 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Hethersgill, Carlisle
52 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Bampton, Penrith
4 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Lambrigg, Kendal
44 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Outgate, Ambleside
31 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Withersclack, Grange-Over-Sands
8 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Windermere
13 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Broughton-In-Furness
14 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Lowickgreen, Ulverston
4 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Helsington, Kendal
7 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
St.Johns-In-The-Vale, Keswick
10 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Gamblesby, Penrith
112 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Lamplugh, Workington
90 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Melling, Carnforth
5 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Longtown, Carlisle
27 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Nateby, Kirkbystephen
33 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Ingleton, Carnforth
91 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Carlisle
33 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Milnthorpe
72 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Brampton
177 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Greatmusgrave, Kirkbystephen
61 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Garsdale, Sedbergh
90 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Haverthwaite, Ulverston
232 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Shap, Penrith
23 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Penrith
220 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Braithwaite, Keswick
52 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Irton, Holmrook
22 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Lupton, Carnforth
153 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Haverthwaite, Ulverston
415 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Kirkby-In-Furness
796 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Gilsland, Brampton
27 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Calthwaite, Penrith
20 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Staveley, Kendal
221 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Longtown, Carlisle
42 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Roadhead, Carlisle
41 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Oxenholme, Kendal
34 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Ambleside
465 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Penrith
1042 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Sparkbridge, Ulverston
188 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Ulverston
314 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Ingleton, Carnforth
41 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Backbarrow, Ulverston
859 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Alston
309 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Blackford, Carlisle
4 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Newbybridge, Ulverston
8 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Askaminfurness
21 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Windermere
396 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Plumpton, Ulverston
250 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Sedbergh
225 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Roadhead, Carlisle
49 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Coniston
280 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Windermere
150 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Casterton, Carnforth
169 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Staveley, Kendal
169 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Ambleside
409 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Lazonby, Penrith
125 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Duddonbridge, Millom
136 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Troutbeck, Penrith
65 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Windermere
160 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Grasmere
164 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Calthwaite, Penrith
36 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Kendal
344 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Headsnook, Carlisle
105 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Seascale
23 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Branthwaite, Workington
13 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Gosforth, Seascale
8 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Natland, Kendal
21 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Askerton, Brampton
76 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Kendal
477 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Carleton, Penrith
37 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Windermere
363 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
8.29am: Northern has reported that the route between Oxenholme and Windermere is closed due to damage on the route. The stations at Grange-over-Sands, Ulverston and Windemere remain closed.
Avanti is not reporting any major issues on the West Coast Mainline.
9.36pm: With weather warnings for wind and ice continuing across the county there is not light at the end of tunnel yet. Or not the underpass tunnel on Keswick to Threlkeld’s Railway Trail at least……..
9.34pm: Cumbria police are asking people not to contact them to check about road closures.
9.33pm
Agencies across Cumbria are continuing their response to Storm Arwen and the subsequent power outage which may continue to impact many throughout tonight (27 November).
Electricity North West are working to restore power as soon as possible to those who remain without electricity. Over 50,000 homes have had power restored, however thousands more households may be without electricity overnight.
A coordinated effort is underway to support those who are without power, with provisions and supplies being prioritised to those deemed most vulnerable – who agencies are contacting directly.
With low temperatures expected to continue throughout the night, motorists are asked to take care if they are travelling. Some petrol stations have been impacted by the power outage and drivers are encouraged to be mindful of this ahead of any journey.
Many of the roads impacted by the high winds during the past 24 hours have been cleared. Motorists are encouraged to continue to drive to the conditions.
The public are requested to kindly continue to look after vulnerable people in their communities; if you are aware of an individual who is vulnerable, please check on them and support them, make sure they have the right medication and provisions. If they do require medication or care, please contact their care provider as soon as you are able.
If you see power lines down, do not approach them. Report them to Electricity North West on 105.
Who to contact:
- If you wish to report a problem on the county’s roads, please contact Cumbria County Council Highways Hotline on 0300 303 2992, or report online via the County Council website.
- For power cuts contact Electricity North West on 105, but please only call if your query is urgent to help prioritise customers in the most vulnerable circumstances.
Keep up-to-date with:
The weather at www.metoffice.gov.uk.
9.18pm: Several Cumbrian roads are likely to remain closed overnight tonight, say our colleagues at Cumbria Road Watch:
A66 Penrith to Scotch Corner (snow)
A686 Hartside Pass (snow)
A591 east side of Thirlmere (fallen trees)
U7003 west side of Thirlmere (fallen trees)
B5284 Crook Road (fallen trees)
U5557 Vicarage Road, Ambleside (fallen tree)
Cumbria Road Watch has also received the following reports:
A592 Kirkstone Pass barely passable (snow/ice)
A592 Newby Bridge to Bowness Road (debris)
A5087 Coast Road, Bardsea partially blocked (fallen tree)
B6276 Brough to Middleton Road (fallen power lines)
9.07pm: Due to an ongoing power outage Killington Lake Services (including the fuel station) is currently closed until further notice. The service area is located on the M6 southbound J37-36.
5.25pm: A66 update from Eden police. They have posted on Facebook: “It’s been a long and cold day on top of Stainmore.
“Multiple vehicles, many stranded overnight in blizzard conditions, have been dug out by officers, highways staff and members of the public.
“Our highways colleagues and Durham counterparts are working around the clock to try and get the road clear.
“Despite best efforts, it is likely the road is going to remain closed overnight.”
4.38pm: Latest roads update, thanks to our colleagues at Cumbria Road Watch:
A66 between Brough (A685) and Scotch Corner (A1M) – STILL CLOSED
A685 Kendal to Grayrigg village – STILL CLOSED
A6 at Selside (Shap to Kendal Rd) – STILL CLOSED
A592 Windermere to Newby Bridge Road – STILL CLOSED
A5087 Coast Road near Bardsea Leisure – STILL BLOCKED
A686 Hartside Pass – STILL CLOSED
Ambleside, Vicarage Rd – STILL CLOSED
Meathop Road (nr Grange) near Low Meathop Farm – STILL BLOCKED
Red Bank Road, Grasmere – STILL BLOCKED
High roads such as Kirkstone Pass and Wrynose Pass remain impassable.
No recent updates:
A684 Garsdale House, Sedbergh – STILL CLOSED
B5322 St Johns in the Vale – STILL CLOSED
B6318 Netherby Rd to Penton – STILL CLOSED
Swan Hotel at Thornthwaite – STILL CLOSED
Walton near Brampton (electricity pole down) – STILL CLOSED
Burgh by Sands to the marsh road – BLOCKED
3.20pm:
So many trees down all over Cumbria. This one is outside of school. Thankfully the site is ok but had to get someone else to check as all roads in and out blocked pic.twitter.com/Dbvwck8Wyj
— Sarah Campbell (@sarcamp31_sarah) November 27, 2021
3.17pm: Updated list of power cuts:
Withersclack, Grange-Over-Sands
8 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 20:06
Orton, Carlisle
11 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 20:06
Broughton-In-Furness
14 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 15:30
Lowickgreen, Ulverston
4 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 15:51
St.Johns-In-The-Vale, Keswick
10 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Gamblesby, Penrith
112 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Lamplugh, Workington
363 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Lamplugh, Workington
101 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Natland, Kendal
6 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Ravenglass
112 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Melling, Carnforth
96 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Longtown, Carlisle
187 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Kirkby Stephen
290 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Ingleton, Carnforth
91 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Carlisle
35 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Milnthorpe
72 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Brampton
177 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Great Musgrave, Kirkby Stephen
133 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Garsdale, Sedbergh
90 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Kirkby Thore, Penrith
92 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Haverthwaite, Ulverston
232 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Lazonby, Penrith
39 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Shap, Penrith
23 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Roadhead, Carlisle
60 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Temple Sowerby, Penrith
130 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Penrith
251 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Braithwaite, Keswick
52 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Irton, Holmrook
303 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Lupton, Carnforth
155 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Rosley, Wigton
20 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Haverthwaite, Ulverston
415 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Kirkby-In-Furness
796 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Gilsland, Brampton
162 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Calthwaite, Penrith
20 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Staveley, Kendal
221 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Longtown, Carlisle
202 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Roadhead, Carlisle
41 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Oxenholme, Kendal
34 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Yeal and Redmayne, Carnforth
86 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
in Yeal and Conyers, Carnforth
48 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Ambleside
465 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Penrith
1042 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Windermere
12 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Sparkbridge, Ulverston
188 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Ulverston
314 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Ingleton, Carnforth
99 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
ackbarrow, Ulverston
859 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Great Orton, Carlisle
167 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Fararnside, Carnforth
212 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Alston
309 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Blackford, Carlisle
54 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Newbybridge, Ulverston
8 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
iAskam in Furness
21 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Brough
4 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Windermere
396 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Plumpton, Ulverston
250 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Arnside, Carnforth
78 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Sedbergh
225 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Roadhead, Carlisle
49 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Coniston
280 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Windermere
150 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Casterton, Carnforth
169 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Kearstwick, Carnforth
168 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Staveley, Kendal
169 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Ambleside
412 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Lazonby
125 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Duddon Bridge
136 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Troutbeck
205 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Windermere
353 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Grasmere
195 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Sedbergh
80 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Calthwaite, Penrith
76 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Kendal
734 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Headsnook, Carlisle
105 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Seascale
23 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Branthwaite, Workington
109 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Gosforth
198 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Natland, Kendal
449 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Askerton, Brampton
76 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Kendal
701 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Windermere
4 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Carleton, Penrith
37 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Windermere
628 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
2.58pm: Electricity North West said its engineers had restored power to over 50,000 properties since yesterday.
Stephanie Trubshaw, customer director and Electricity North West’s incident manager, said: “To enable engineers to focus on restoring electricity to the remaining properties over the next 24 hours, we will be cancelling all planned work on the electricity network for Monday and Tuesday.
“If you have received notification from us about a planned power cut for Monday or Tuesday this will not go ahead and your electricity supply will not be interrupted.
“Make sure you keep yourself safe and have blankets and torches to hand and look out for relatives and neighbours.”
2.21pm
At least some one (okay the dogs) are enjoying the snow:
Very excited on this mornings walk to find a light scattering of snow up on #wallacrag! #keswick #Cumbria #LakeDistrict @keswickbootco @FeatureCumbria @BCTGB @janslss @rfj1966 #adoptdontshop #bordercollies 🐕 🐕 pic.twitter.com/w7WSg5FlGD
— Nell & Jess (@liitlenell) November 27, 2021
1.57pm: Update from Ullswater:
Glenridding and Patterdale have both been without power since late last night.
One resident said there were multiple trees and fences down throughout the area, but that things were looking calmer now.
Kirkstone Pass is still blocked due to heavy snow.
Ullswater Steamers have cancelled all boats today.
Access to Aira force waterfall’s viewing platforms are all closed due to treefall.
However, traffic from Penrith is getting through though.
1.31pm: Honister Pass is open, it has been confirmed.
Teams from Honister Slate Mine worked to move stranded cars and grit the road and the pass became driveable just after 10am.
“It’s normal,” said a spokeswoman for Honister Slate Mine. “It happens all the time. Someone always has to be here so if we can’t drive up, we walk up.
“Ice is the biggest problem. The whole road was frozen solid.”
She added that while its gritted, motorists should take extra care still when tackling the pass. The slate mine is fully open.
1.16pm: We’ve been told Honister Pass is open, thanks to Honister staff who have gritted and cleared the road.
1.08pm: Keswick’s Fitz Park has taken a bit of a battering in the storm:
12.40pm Stagecoach say due to fallen tree, it is still unable to service through Thornthwaite on its X5 services.
12.34pm Latest roads update (thanks to Cumbria Road Watch)
A66 between Brough (A685) and Scotch Corner (A1M) – STILL CLOSED
A685 Kendal to Grayrigg Village – STILL CLOSED
A6 at Selside (Shap and Kendal) – STILL CLOSED
A592 Storrs Hall at the hotel down to Newby Bridge – STILL CLOSED
Ambleside Vicarage Rd – STILL CLOSED
A5087 Coast Road near Bardsea Leisure – BLOCKED by several fallen trees.
A684 between Kendal and M6 J37- STILL BLOCKED.
A684 Garsdale House, Sedbergh – STILL CLOSED
A686 Hartside Pass – BLOCKED
B5322 St Johns in the Vale – STILL CLOSED
B6254 east of Oxenholme Train Station – BLOCKED
Meathop Road (nr Grange) near Low Meathop Farm – BLOCKED
Unclassified road at Low Moresby – STILL CLOSED
Unclassified Gate mire Rd at Summergrove – STILL CLOSED
Egremont to Haile Road – BLOCKED
Rheda Park Frizington – STILL CLOSED
Swan Hotel at Thornthwaite – STILL CLOSED
B6318 Netherby Rd to Penton – STILL CLOSED
Walton near Brampton (electricity pole down) – STILL CLOSED
High roads such as Honister Pass/Kirkstone Pass/Wrynose Pass/Hartside Pass remains impassable.
Red Bank Road, Grasmere – BLOCKED.
BurghbySands to the marsh road – BLOCKED.
A591 Lake Road, Ambleside partially blocked near The Lake Lodge.
B5285 partially blocked at Hawkshead (near Hawkshead Hall Caravan Park).
A6 partially blocked between Milnthorpe and Heversham.
A685 hazardous due ice and snow over Ash Fell.
11.44am:
Alan Dunn, mayor of Keswick, had his fence blown down after wild winds swept through the town last night.
“Five panels… thank you very much storm Arwen,” said councillor Dunn.
He also said he was upset that a notable tree, seen from the A591 to Grasmere, fell down under pressure from the weather.
11.24am: Stagecoach reports: “Now that the weather has died down The 11:40 555 service and further services will be going to Keswick. Should this change we will keep you updated.”
10.23am: Cumbria County Council have repeated the call for people not to travel unless vital. There is significant disruption on the roads.
10.18am: B5289 Honister pass impassable from both sides due to ice. Buttermere/Gatesgarth to Honister completely impassable due to ice and from Seatoller/Borrowdale side only just passable with care, Cumbria Roadwatch reports.
9.41am: Updated power cut list
Penrith
251 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Braithwaite, Keswick
52 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Irton, Holmrook
303 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Cumbria,
172 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Lupton, Carnforth
155 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Rosley, Wigton
191 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Staveley, Kendal
221 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Calthwaite, Penrith
48 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Gilsland, Brampton
162 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Kirkby-In-Furness
811 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Haverthwaite, Ulverston
415 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Penrith
1042 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Ambleside
465 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Oxenholme, Kendal
152 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Roadhead, Carlisle
41 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Longtown, Carlisle
202 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Fararnside, Carnforth
212 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Great Orton, Carlisle
178 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Backbarrow, Ulverston
1075 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Ingleton, Carnforth
99 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Ulverston
314 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Burtoninlonsdale, Carnforth
211 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Sparkbridge, Ulverston
188 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Plumpton, Ulverston
250 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Windermere
396 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Brough, Kirkbystephen
4 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration
Askaminfurness
21 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Newbybridge, Ulverston
8 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Blackford, Carlisle
54 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Alston
309 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Ambleside
412 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Staveley, Kendal
169 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Kearstwick, Carnforth
168 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Casterton, Carnforth
170 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Windermere
150 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Coniston
280 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Roadhead, Carlisle
49 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Sedbergh
225 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Arnside, Carnforth
78 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Calthwaite, Penrith
978 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Sedbergh
80 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Grasmere
195 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Windermere
353 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Cumbria
17 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Shap, Penrith
23 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Lazonby, Penrith
39 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Lazonby, Penrith
1817 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Haverthwaite, Ulverston
232 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Kirkbythore, Penrith
92 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Greatmusgrave, Kirkbystephen
133 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Garsdale, Sedbergh
90 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Brampton
178 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Milnthorpe
72 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Carlisle
80 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Ingleton, Carnforth
91 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Kirkbystephen
290 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Nateby, Kirkbystephen
33 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Longtown, Carlisle
27 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Melling, Carnforth
244 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Ravenglass
194 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Longtown, Carlisle
227 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 14:00
Lamplugh, Workington
101 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Lamplugh, Workington
363 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration under review
Gamblesby, Penrith
112 customers are affected,
estimated time of restoration 27/11/2021 10:41
9.09am: Latest update from Cumbria police over road closures:
- A685 Grayrigg Village – STILL CLOSED
- A591 Hollins lane /Burnside – OPEN
- Birthwaite Road, Windermere – OPEN
- A6 Selside – STILL CLOSED
- A592 Storrs Hall at the hotel – STILL CLOSED
- A593 Ambleside, Vicarage Rd, Coniston Skelwith Bridge – STILL CLOSED
- A685 Appleby Road Kendal – STILL CLOSED
- B5282 Sandside Park Road – STILL CLOSED
- A684 Garsdale House Sedbergh – STILL CLOSED
- A595 Grisbeck – STILL CLOSED
- A595 Calderbridge – STILL CLOSED
- A591 St Johns in the vale – STILL CLOSED
- Unclassified at Low Moresby – STILL CLOSED
- Unclassified Gate mire Rd at Summergrove – STILL CLOSED
- B5294 Rheda park Frizington – STILL CLOSED
- Swan Hotel at Thornthwaite – STILL CLOSED
- B6318 Netherby Rd to Penton – STILL CLOSED
- A6071 at Heathersgill – OPEN
- Walton near Brampton (electricity pole down) – STILL CLOSED
- The C3007 at Thief side – OPEN
- The A66 over Stainmore – STILL CLOSED
- High roads such as Kirkstone Pass/Wrynose Pass/Hartside Pass remains impassable.
- The M6 J37 Northbound has a tree in the third lane.
8.28am: A man has died after a tree fell on him during the storm in Ambleside. Emergency services were called to Vicarage Road at 11pm yesterday.
The man, from Lancaster, died at the scene.
Police and partner agencies are currently still at the scene as the tree remains dangerous and people are asked to avoid the area until the tree has been made safe.
8.14am: Cumbria police says it is currently experiencing a high volume of calls into the control room due to the weather. It is urging people to be aware of the agencies to contact for the following:
- f you find a tree down on a main road please contact Highways England on 0300 123 5000.
- If you find a tree down on a minor road please contact your local council (visit your council’s website for contact details).
- For power cuts contact Electricity North West on 105.
- Please contact www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
8am: Tree down on the A591 next to Thirlmere blocking traffic this morning
Storm Arwen continues to batter Cumbria as high winds, rain and snowfall are being reported across the county.
Cumbria police are urging people to remain vigilant, and to only undertake vital travel as roads and streets are made dangerous by falling trees and damage to electrical pylons and telephone lines.
Thousands of homes are experiencing power outages due to damage to powerlines. Electricity North West are working to bring power back to people’s homes.
Cumbria police have reported road closures, speed restrictions and urge for driving with caution.
The high winds have brought a number of trees down on roads and paths.
The A66 over Stainmore is closed after a HGV jackknifed near the county boundary and a camper van has been involved in a collision.
Other confirmed reports of road disruption due to the road being blocked include:
- A685 Grayrigg Village
- A591 Hollins lane /Burnside
- Birthwaite Road, Windermere
- A6 Selside
- A592 Storrs Hall at the hotel
- A593 Ambleside, Vicarage Rd, Coniston Skelwith Bridge
- A685 Appleby rd Kendal
- B5282 Sandside Park rd
- A684 Garsdale House Sedbergh
- A595 Grisbeck
- A595 ‘Calderbridge
- A591 St Johns in the vale
- Unclassified at Low Moresby
- Unclassified Gate mire Rd at Summergrove
- B5294 Rheda park Frizington
- Swan Hotel at Thornthwaite
- B6318 Netherby Rd to Penton
- A6071 at Heathersgill
- Walton near Brampton (electricity pole down)
- The C3007 at Thiefside
- High roads such as Kirkstone Pass/Wrynose Pass/Hartside Pass are inpassable
- The M6 J37 Northbound has a tree in the third lane.
Drivers are reminded to always drive to the road conditions in front of them, potential hazards may not be as visible on the roads overnight and debris, trees and ice may not be obvious.
Public transport
Due to fallen trees causing road closures Stagecoach’s 79 and 179 services between Carlisle and Gretna are operating via the motorway in both directions and are unable to serve Houghton and Longtown.
The 685 service the A69 between Carlisle and Brampton is unable to serve stops between Tesco roundabout and Greenhill.
The X5 service is unable to serve Thornthwaite Village.
Due to the A592 closure at Newby Bridge Stagecoach is unable to operate service through to Windermere. Also the B721 between Lindale and Grange is also closed and X6 will be diverted via Lindale Village. Both closures are due to fallen trees.
Customers are being advised not to travel on the Barrow to Carlisle rail line.
Due to severe weather between London Euston and Glasgow Central, Avanti West Coast is advising trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines.
It says the impact is likely to see train services running across the whole Avanti West Coast network may be cancelled, delayed by up to 120 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Weather warning
The Met Office’s yellow weather warning for wind remains in place until 6pm today.
It says people can expect:
- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
- Some damage to trees, temporary structures and buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
Power
Highs winds hit the region overnight which caused damage to the overhead electricity network, as well as falling trees blocking roads causing delays to engineers reaching equipment to make repairs.
The weather caused 69,000 properties to lose power overnight, with Electricity North West engineers having restored 37,600 by 7.30am this morning. As repairs are made further damage and power cuts in other areas are expected due to the continuing high winds.
Wind speeds topped 60mph overnight made conditions unsafe for engineers to climb electricity poles to repair damage in many areas.
As well as continually monitoring the weather, Electricity North West was well prepared with more than 70 extra engineers on standby overnight ready to respond.
Keswick Market
Keswick Market was cancelled yesterday due to the forecasted storm.
Who to contact
- If you find a tree down on a main road please contact Highways England on 0300 123 5000.
- If you find a tree down on a minor road please contact your local council (visit your councils website for contact details).
- For power cuts contact Electricity North West on 105.
- Please contact 101 if you need police assistance. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
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