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Snow falls across much of the UK Snow falls across much of the UK
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Snow has fallen across much of the UK overnight, with forecasters warning that there is likely to be more later.Snow has fallen across much of the UK overnight, with forecasters warning that there is likely to be more later.
Overnight snow descended in north-east England, Manchester and north Wales and headed down towards the Midlands, with similar conditions in southern England.Overnight snow descended in north-east England, Manchester and north Wales and headed down towards the Midlands, with similar conditions in southern England.
With wintry conditions in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the Met Office has issued a number of flash warnings of severe or extreme weather.With wintry conditions in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the Met Office has issued a number of flash warnings of severe or extreme weather.
BBC Weather warned driving would be "treacherous" in many areas.BBC Weather warned driving would be "treacherous" in many areas.
Snow also fell in central London. Snow also fell in London, causing flight cancellations at Heathrow Airport.
Up to 8cm (3in) of snow is likely to fall in parts of southern England, according to BBC weather forecaster Chris Fawkes.Up to 8cm (3in) of snow is likely to fall in parts of southern England, according to BBC weather forecaster Chris Fawkes.
Icy roadsIcy roads
He also predicted heavy snow in all parts of Wales, with Scotland and Northern Ireland also likely to be hit by wintry conditions.He also predicted heavy snow in all parts of Wales, with Scotland and Northern Ireland also likely to be hit by wintry conditions.
Where driving is concerned, the forecaster added: "The mix of snow and ice has created treacherous conditions in some parts of the country."Where driving is concerned, the forecaster added: "The mix of snow and ice has created treacherous conditions in some parts of the country."
However, he said the snow was likely to clear in southern England later in the morning.However, he said the snow was likely to clear in southern England later in the morning.
The Met Office said there was at least an 80% chance of heavy snow and widespread icy roads across Northern Ireland, north Wales and north-west England.The Met Office said there was at least an 80% chance of heavy snow and widespread icy roads across Northern Ireland, north Wales and north-west England.
It also said there was a strong possibility of heavy snow in the West Midlands and southern England.It also said there was a strong possibility of heavy snow in the West Midlands and southern England.
The M56 between junctions 10 and 11 near Warrington has been closed in both directions because of sheet ice, which has led to a number of collisions - although none were understood to be serious.The M56 between junctions 10 and 11 near Warrington has been closed in both directions because of sheet ice, which has led to a number of collisions - although none were understood to be serious.
Aircraft searchAircraft search
A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "We would ask all motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes across the county.A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "We would ask all motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes across the county.
"We are unsure at this stage how long that closure will be in place.""We are unsure at this stage how long that closure will be in place."
And there have been accidents on the M40.And there have been accidents on the M40.
A Thames Valley Police spokesman said Bicester, Aylesbury and Oxfordshire had all seen heavy snowfall, with several reports of cars struggling to continue their journeys and minor accidents.A Thames Valley Police spokesman said Bicester, Aylesbury and Oxfordshire had all seen heavy snowfall, with several reports of cars struggling to continue their journeys and minor accidents.
Snow in Scotland and parts of northern England on Saturday hampered the search for a missing aircraft in the Highlands.Snow in Scotland and parts of northern England on Saturday hampered the search for a missing aircraft in the Highlands.
The light aircraft disappeared off radar as it was crossing the Cairngorms, south east of Glenmore Forest, in poor weather on Saturday morning.The light aircraft disappeared off radar as it was crossing the Cairngorms, south east of Glenmore Forest, in poor weather on Saturday morning.
Temperatures have dropped significantly over the weekend after a warm week that had included the hottest day of the year on Thursday.Temperatures have dropped significantly over the weekend after a warm week that had included the hottest day of the year on Thursday.
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