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UK snow: Ice could add to travel disruption as temperatures drop UK snow: Ice could add to travel disruption as temperatures drop
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Snow is continuing to fall in many parts of the UK, amid warnings that icy conditions overnight could cause travel delays and "cut off" some rural areas. Weather warnings are still in place in large parts of the UK, amid concern that icy conditions could cause travel delays and "cut off" some rural areas.
The Met Office said snow showers would continue to affect parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, northern England and parts of the Midlands.The Met Office said snow showers would continue to affect parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, northern England and parts of the Midlands.
Hundreds of properties are still without power in the West Midlands.Hundreds of properties are still without power in the West Midlands.
The Met has yellow "be aware" warnings for parts of the country, with an amber "be prepared" alert in place on Sunday. There are yellow "be aware" warnings for parts of the country, with an amber "be prepared" alert in place on Sunday.
According to BBC Weather, conditions are expected to ease throughout Saturday with the heavier snow showers forecast overnight into Sunday.
In eastern parts of the UK, it is predicted to be a dry day with lots of sunshine.
The Met Office said 2-5cm (1-2in) of snow was likely across some parts of the UK, with up to 20cm (8in) possible in northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and the northwest Midlands.
It said icy surfaces were likely to be an "additional hazard".
Temperatures are likely to reach lows of -6C (21F) in some parts of Scotland and Wales, particularly in rural areas and where there is lying snow.
On Sunday "there is a good chance that some rural communities could become cut off", the Met Office said.On Sunday "there is a good chance that some rural communities could become cut off", the Met Office said.
More than 300 homes and businesses are without power in the West Midlands, while electricity supplies were restored in parts of Scotland, where 18,000 households had been affected. More than 300 homes and businesses are without power in the West Midlands, Shropshire, Leicestershire, Devon and Derbyshire.
Meanwhile in Scotland, where 18,000 households had been without power, electricity supplies have been restored.
Highways officials have reported "hazardous" driving conditions and police in Shropshire in the West Midlands advised against driving unless "absolutely necessary".Highways officials have reported "hazardous" driving conditions and police in Shropshire in the West Midlands advised against driving unless "absolutely necessary".
Arriva Trains Wales is advising passengers to check before travelling on Saturday, and ScotRail warned its customers to "be careful".Arriva Trains Wales is advising passengers to check before travelling on Saturday, and ScotRail warned its customers to "be careful".
Earlier, drivers were stuck in their cars for hours in freezing temperatures on the M5 near Cullompton, Devon, due to a backlog as police moved a man from a bridge.
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Temperatures are likely to reach lows of -6C (21F) in some parts of Scotland and Wales, particularly in rural areas and where there is lying snow.
A yellow warning is the lowest level issued by the Met Office, rising in severity through amber to red for the most severe weather.
The Met Office said 2-5cm (1-2in) of snow was likely across some parts of the UK, with up to 20cm (8in) possible in northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and the northwest Midlands.
It said icy surfaces were likely to be an "additional hazard".
"Impacts include possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers with possible delays and cancellations to rail and air travel."
About 8cm (3in) of snow had fallen in Aviemore, in the Highlands on Friday, while parts of Northern Ireland, Wales and areas to the west of the Pennines also had snowfalls.
"The heaviest and most frequent snow showers will progressively become confined to north-east Scotland during Saturday," the Met Office warning added.
It put a more severe amber warning in place for Sunday, with heavy snow expected to disrupt public transport links in parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England.
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