Are shops closing due to snow and severe weather?

SNOW has hit in most parts of the country today, causing chaos across all sectors.

Delivery services, motorways, public transport and airports have all come to a grinding halt.

While most schools in areas hit by thick white blankets of snow have also had to close.

One of the biggest worries when the snow hits is whether we’ll be able to get to the shops or if they’re even open.

Particularly if your supermarket delivery slot gets cancelled or the roads are too dangerous to drive on and you embark on a hike to get there.

Shops and restaurants can close in adverse weather for several reasons, for example if they’re unable to staff the sites.

If you can make it to the shops today, we’ve rounded up the full list of shops and restaurants who’ve said if they’re open or not.

This is all the information we have at the time of writing.

It’s always worth checking ahead at your local store or restaurant to see if yours is open or not.

Asda

It’s good news for Asda shoppers, so far the chain hasn’t been forced to close any of its stores.

This includes its Asda Express and full size super stores too.

To double check if your local site is open you can visit the Asda website.

You’ll be able to find the individual opening times and a number to call.

John Lewis

All John Lewis department stores have remained open today despite the bad weather.

This also goes for all Waitrose stores as well.

To check where your nearest John Lewis or Waitrose is, visit its website.

You can also check when your local stores are open until.

Wetherspoons

Spoons fans will be thrilled to know that after a day of battling the cold, they can head over to their local pub to enjoy a pint and some warm food as each location has also stayed open today.

If you’re looking for your closest pub site, you can use the Wetherspoons handy tool on its website.

There you can search for specific facilities and check its opening times.

Primark

Those looking to buy the rest of their Christmas pressies or stock up on warm PJs are also in luck.

All Primark locations across the UK have been open as usual today, a spokesperson confirmed to The Sun.

To find out when your closest Primark is open until this evening, use the search function on its website to find your closest and its closing times.

Co-op

As far as we know, no Co-op stores have been forced to close today or yesterday due to the weather.

We have reached out to confirm and will update this story when we hear back.

To check if your nearest Co-op is open, do phone ahead.

You’ll be able to find the number using the locator tool on the Co-op website.

Tesco

Tesco also appears to be open across the UK, including both mega-stores and Express stores.

We’ve contacted Tesco and will add to this article when we hear back.

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s are yet to confirm if any of their locations have closed due to the bad weather.

We have asked the supermarket chain if its stores, including Locals, are still open.

We’ll update this story when we hear back.

Toby Carvery

Carvery fans can rejoice as it appears that the restaurant chain is open for business.

The Sun has reached out to Mitchells and Butlers (the company that owns Toby Carvery) to see if any of the sites have had to close, as well as its other brands including Harvester.

McDonald’s

We have also contacted McDonald’s to see if any of the golden arches have closed today following the snowy weather.

We will update this story when we hear back.

B&M

B&M is yet to confirm if any of its discount stores were forced to shut their doors.

It’s always worth phoning ahead if you’re planning a trip.

Aldi

The Sun has asked Aldi if all supermarket locations are open today as normal and will update this story when they get back to us.

Lidl

Lidl shops also appear to be open and trading as usual but we have reached out to the chain to check.

We’ll update this article when we know more.

Morrisons

We have asked Morrisons if it has had to close any of its locations today due to the weather but haven’t heard back.

We will make sure to add to this article as soon as we have it confirmed.

Meanwhile, shoppers have been fuming on social media due to delays to online deliveries.

Plus, we explain your rights when it snows.