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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. |
| Up to 28cm of snow has been recorded by the Met Office across high ground in Wales, one of the worst affected regions. | Up to 28cm of snow has been recorded by the Met Office across high ground in Wales, one of the worst affected regions. |
| Warnings have also been extended for snow and high winds of 80 mph are a possibility in the south of England. | Warnings have also been extended for snow and high winds of 80 mph are a possibility in the south of England. |
| Flights, trains and road travel are expected to be disrupted for most of the day, with some runways blocked. | Flights, trains and road travel are expected to be disrupted for most of the day, with some runways blocked. |
| Heavy rain and gale force winds are affecting much of southern England. | Heavy rain and gale force winds are affecting much of southern England. |
| BBC Weather says Devon and Cornwall have been battered with gusts of more than 70 mph, reaching 90mph in the English Channel. | BBC Weather says Devon and Cornwall have been battered with gusts of more than 70 mph, reaching 90mph in the English Channel. |
| A gust of 74.9 mph was recorded by Devon County Council Highways on Taw Bridge in Barnstaple, which has been closed to high sided vehicles. | |
| 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 covered in snow, with local police forces asking people to only travel if absolutely necessary. | In the Midlands, many motorways are 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 services in Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia, London, the Chiltern Railways network and South Western Railway trains. | National Rail has warned of travel disruption on services in Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia, London, the Chiltern Railways network and South Western Railway trains. |
| It advised passengers to check before travelling as there could be delays and cancellations. | It advised passengers to check before travelling as there could be delays and cancellations. |
| All lines through Birmingham New Street will be disrupted until the end of the day. | All lines through Birmingham New Street will be disrupted until the end of the day. |
| There were delays to some flights at Manchester Airport on Saturday and it still advises passengers to check with their airline before travelling. | There were delays to some flights at Manchester Airport on Saturday and it still advises 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. |
| At Stansted Airport, snow is also blocking the runway. | At Stansted Airport, snow is also blocking the runway. |
| Elsewhere, Luton Airport has temporarily suspended all flights and advised passengers to check before they travel. | Elsewhere, Luton Airport has temporarily suspended all flights and advised passengers to check before they travel. |
| 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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