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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. |
A few centimetres of snow is likely but up to 20cm is possible in some areas. | A few centimetres of snow is likely but up to 20cm is possible in some areas. |
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. |
The Midlands, Wales, northern and eastern England and the far north of Scotland are most likely to have heavy snow early on Sunday morning. | The Midlands, Wales, northern and eastern England and the far north of Scotland are most likely to have heavy snow early on Sunday morning. |
According to BBC Weather, a 10cm spread of snow will initially mount in the Midlands and eastern England, before gradually becoming lighter and patchier throughout the day and into Sunday evening. | According to BBC Weather, a 10cm spread of snow will initially mount in the Midlands and eastern England, before gradually becoming lighter and patchier throughout the day and into Sunday evening. |
Birmingham Airport have warned passengers travelling on Sunday morning to allow more time for their journey as a result. | Birmingham Airport have warned passengers travelling on Sunday morning to allow more time for their journey as a result. |
Meanwhile southern parts of England and Wales could face heavy rain and gale force winds of up to 70mph (112km/h), the Met Office said. Icy surfaces are likely to be an "additional hazard", it added. | Meanwhile southern parts of England and Wales could face heavy rain and gale force winds of up to 70mph (112km/h), the Met Office said. Icy surfaces are likely to be an "additional hazard", it added. |
Highways England have urged drivers to "prepare for every eventuality", recommending they carry warm clothing, food, drink, required medication, boots, a shovel and a torch. | Highways England have urged drivers to "prepare for every eventuality", recommending they carry warm clothing, food, drink, required medication, boots, a shovel and a torch. |
Temperatures are likely to reach lows of -10C (14F) in some parts of Scotland and Wales, particularly in rural areas. | Temperatures are likely to reach lows of -10C (14F) in some parts of Scotland and Wales, particularly in rural areas. |
The heaviest and most frequent snow showers are forecast to affect mainly north east Scotland. | The heaviest and most frequent snow showers are forecast to affect mainly north east Scotland. |
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 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 said. |
All current outages are set to be restored by 23:00 GMT on Saturday, ahead of further possible power cuts on Sunday due to the expected snowfall. | All current outages are set to be restored by 23:00 GMT on Saturday, ahead of further possible power cuts on Sunday due to the expected snowfall. |
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. | There are delays to some flights at Manchester Airport and it advises passengers to check with their airline before travelling. |
The final day of Lincoln Christmas market has also been cancelled over safety concerns about the expected snowfall. | |
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