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Large parts of the UK will continue to see heavy snowfall on Sunday as temperatures drop and forecasters warn of widespread travel disruption. | |
An amber weather warning will remain in place for a central swath of the UK until 6pm, with up to 28cm of snow recorded in Wales. The rain, sleet and snow is set to continue for the rest of the day and the Met Office said rural communities could be cut off as roads become hazardous. | |
Significant traffic has already been reported in Leicestershire, Worcestershire and Bedfordshire, while snow has been falling heavily in Birmingham city centre. | Significant traffic has already been reported in Leicestershire, Worcestershire and Bedfordshire, while snow has been falling heavily in Birmingham city centre. |
Police forces in Wales and across the Midlands have urged motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary as they deal with an increased number of calls. A northbound section of the M1 has been closed in Leicestershire due to numerous vehicles being stranded. | |
Flights have been suspended at Birmingham airport while the runway is cleared, leaving passengers facing delays. “The runway is still being cleared as snow continues to fall heavily. We apologies to passengers but safety is our priority,” the airport tweeted. Other airports across the country advised customers to leave extra time for their journey, and to check with airlines for delays and cancellations before travelling. | |
The Met Office said: “Road, rail and air travel delays are likely, as well as stranding of vehicles and public transport cancellations. There is a good chance that some rural communities could become cut off.” | |
Parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland were expected to be spared snow and to see a bright clear day on Sunday, with very cold temperatures. Only a few places in the south will have temperatures in the double figures, with Plymouth set to hit 10 degrees celsius. | |
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Heavy snow across the middle of the country is expected to lighten as the day progresses, with skies clearing by Monday morning. The Met Office warned that areas would start next week with very cold temperatures and severe frost giving the risk of ice compacted from the snow. | |
The amber alert was accompanied by a yellow warning of strong winds up to 80mph for parts of eastern England, London and the south-east, the south-west and Wales that could bring short-term loss of power and other services as well as transport disruption on Sunday. | |
Highways England issued advice for drivers travelling through the north-west and north east of England and the Midlands to check the forecast and road conditions before they travel. | Highways England issued advice for drivers travelling through the north-west and north east of England and the Midlands to check the forecast and road conditions before they travel. |
It said motorists should prepare for any eventuality by carrying “warm clothing, food, drink, required medication, boots, shovel and a torch”. The authority tweeted that traffic had stopped on the M1 northbound between J16 and J17 due to numerous breakdowns and stranded vehicles. | |
Traffic Scotland advised drivers to increase their stopping distances in icy conditions, and North Wales police, Leicestershire police and the Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) urged motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary. | |
The CMPG tweeted: “Lots of snow overnight and it’s still falling, difficult driving conditions across the motorway network & region’s roads please only travel if absolutely necessary, make sure your car is fit to travel in & take extra clothes, drinks and snacks in case you get stuck or delayed.” | The CMPG tweeted: “Lots of snow overnight and it’s still falling, difficult driving conditions across the motorway network & region’s roads please only travel if absolutely necessary, make sure your car is fit to travel in & take extra clothes, drinks and snacks in case you get stuck or delayed.” |