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UK snow: Amber warning issued across large parts of country 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.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". Up to 28cm of snow has been recorded by the Met Office across high ground in Wales, one of the worst affected regions.
It predicts around 10cm will fall, with up to 20cm on higher ground. Warnings have also been extended for snow and high winds of 80 mph are a possibility in the south of England.
Warnings are also in place for snow in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and for high winds in the south. Flights, trains and road travel are expected to be disrupted for most of the day, with some runways blocked.
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".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".
The amber warning for snow has been extended to cover Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex but areas such as Liverpool and South Yorkshire have been downgraded to a yellow "be aware" warning.The amber warning for snow has been extended to cover Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex but areas such as Liverpool and South Yorkshire have been downgraded to a yellow "be aware" warning.
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.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.In the Midlands, many motorways are already covered in snow, with local police forces asking people to only travel if absolutely necessary.
In north Wales and the west Midlands, some hospitals have drafted in 4x4 drivers to get staff to and from work.In north Wales and the west Midlands, some hospitals have drafted in 4x4 drivers to get staff to and from work.
The British Red Cross has also been asked to help move blood supplies and other medical equipment in some areas.The British Red Cross has also been asked to help move blood supplies and other medical equipment in some areas.
Heavy snow and rain is causing disruption across the UK, with many drivers being affected.Heavy snow and rain is causing disruption across the UK, with many drivers being affected.
National Rail has warned of travel disruption on both East Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways as a result of the snow and advised passengers to check before travelling.National Rail has warned of travel disruption on both East Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways as a result of the snow and advised passengers to check before travelling.
It said South Western Railway services would be affected by delays and some routes would have speed restrictions in place.It said South Western Railway services would be affected by delays and some routes would have speed restrictions in place.
All lines through Birmingham New Street will be disrupted until the end of the day, with National Rail advising services may be cancelled or delayed.All lines through Birmingham New Street will be disrupted until the end of the day, with National Rail advising services may be cancelled or delayed.
A bus replacement on the Cross Country service between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads has been cancelled because of adverse road conditions.A bus replacement on the Cross Country service between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads has been cancelled because of adverse road conditions.
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.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.Birmingham Airport has temporarily suspended flights so staff can clear snow from the runway and advises passengers to check its website for updates.
Elsewhere, Luton Airport has advised passengers to check before they travel as some flights are being delayed and cancelled.Elsewhere, Luton Airport has advised passengers to check before they travel as some flights are being delayed and cancelled.
Across the south west of England and Wales, more than 2,500 customers have been affected by power cuts due to snow or high winds.Across the south west of England and Wales, more than 2,500 customers have been affected by power cuts due to snow or high winds.
On Saturday, Western Power Distribution said only a small proportion of their network was down due to the weather conditions.On Saturday, Western Power Distribution said only a small proportion of their network was down due to the weather conditions.
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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