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| UK snow: Amber warning issued across large parts of country | |
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| More snow is hitting the UK with an amber weather warning issued across large parts of the country. | |
| The Met Office says there will be heavy snow across Wales, the Midlands, northern and eastern England, warning that rural areas could become "cut off". | |
| It predicts around 10cm will fall, with up to 20cm on higher ground. | It predicts around 10cm will fall, with up to 20cm on higher ground. |
| Warnings are also in place for snow in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and for high winds in the south. | Warnings are also in place for snow in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and for high winds in the south. |
| Southern parts of England and Wales face heavy rain and gale force winds of up to 70mph (112km/h), the Met Office said, with icy surfaces likely to be an "additional hazard". | |
| Temperatures are also likely to reach lows of -10C (14F) in some parts of Scotland and Wales, falling to as low as -14C (6.8F) in isolated rural areas. | Temperatures are also likely to reach lows of -10C (14F) in some parts of Scotland and Wales, falling to as low as -14C (6.8F) in isolated rural areas. |
| Highways England has asked drivers to prepare for "any eventuality", making sure to have warm clothing, food, drink, required medications, boots, a shovel and a torch if venturing out. | |
| Traffic Scotland also advised drivers to increase their stopping distances in the icy conditions and take a de-icer and scraper with them. | Traffic Scotland also advised drivers to increase their stopping distances in the icy conditions and take a de-icer and scraper with them. |
| In the Midlands, many motorways are already covered in snow, with local police forces asking people to only travel if absolutely necessary. | |
| National Rail has warned of travel disruption on both East Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways as a result of the snow. | National Rail has warned of travel disruption on both East Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways as a result of the snow. |
| It said no rail operators have announced changes to their planned Sunday services, but to check before travel. | It said no rail operators have announced changes to their planned Sunday services, but to check before travel. |
| There were delays to some flights at Manchester Airport on Saturday and it still advising passengers to check with their airline before travelling. | There were delays to some flights at Manchester Airport on Saturday and it still advising passengers to check with their airline before travelling. |
| Passengers travelling to and from Belfast International, Belfast City and the City of Derry Airport in Northern Ireland have been advised to leave additional time for journeys. | |
| Birmingham Airport has temporarily suspended flights so staff can clear snow from the runway and advises passengers to check its website for updates. | |
| Power cuts affected homes and businesses across the Midlands, south west England and south Wales on Saturday, but Western Power Distribution said only a small proportion were down to the weather conditions. | Power cuts affected homes and businesses across the Midlands, south west England and south Wales on Saturday, but Western Power Distribution said only a small proportion were down to the weather conditions. |
| However, further possible power cuts could happen on Sunday due to the expected snowfall. | However, further possible power cuts could happen on Sunday due to the expected snowfall. |
| Local events have also been affected by the weather, such as the final day of Lincoln Christmas market, which has been cancelled over safety concerns. | Local events have also been affected by the weather, such as the final day of Lincoln Christmas market, which has been cancelled over safety concerns. |
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