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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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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. | 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. |
There are 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. | 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. | In eastern parts of the UK, it is predicted to be a dry day with lots of sunshine. |
The Midlands, Wales and northern England are most likely to have heavy snow early on Sunday morning with up to 20cm possible in places. | |
Icy surfaces are likely to be an "additional hazard", the Met Office said. | |
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. | 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. |
Only a small proportion of power cuts affecting homes and businesses across the Midlands, south west England and south Wales are related to the weather, Western Power Distribution says. | Only a small proportion of power cuts affecting homes and businesses across the Midlands, south west England and south Wales are related to the weather, Western Power Distribution says. |
Meanwhile in Scotland, where 18,000 households had been without power, electricity supplies have been restored. | 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". |
There are delays to some flights at Manchester Airport and it advises passengers to check with their airline before travelling. | |
Across the UK: | Across the UK: |
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Have you experienced any disruption? Please share your experience with us by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Have you experienced any disruption? Please share your experience with us by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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