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| More snow to fall across UK with disruption to travel expected | |
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| Heavy snowfalls were set to continue across large parts of the UK as temperatures dropped and forecasters warned of widespread travel disruption. | Heavy snowfalls were set to continue across large parts of the UK as temperatures dropped and forecasters warned of widespread travel disruption. |
| An amber weather warning will remain in place for central areas until 6pm, while up to 28cm (11in) of snow was recorded in Wales. Rain, sleet and snow were expected to continue for the rest of the day and the Met Office said rural communities could be cut off as roads become hazardous. | An amber weather warning will remain in place for central areas until 6pm, while up to 28cm (11in) of snow was recorded in Wales. Rain, sleet and snow were expected to continue for the rest of the day and the Met Office said rural communities could be cut off as roads become hazardous. |
| Traffic congestion was reported in Leicestershire, Worcestershire and Bedfordshire, and snow fell heavily in Birmingham city centre. | |
| Police forces in Wales and across the Midlands urged motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary as they dealt with an increased number of calls. A northbound section of the M1 was closed in Leicestershire due to stranded vehicles. | Police forces in Wales and across the Midlands urged motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary as they dealt with an increased number of calls. A northbound section of the M1 was closed in Leicestershire due to stranded vehicles. |
| Flights were suspended at Birmingham and Stansted airports while runways were cleared, leaving passengers facing delays. | Flights were suspended at Birmingham and Stansted airports while runways were 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. pic.twitter.com/4QyiPgcuxP | The runway is still being cleared as snow continues to fall heavily. We apologies to passengers but safety is our priority. pic.twitter.com/4QyiPgcuxP |
| Other airports advised customers to leave extra time for their journey and check with airlines for delays and cancellations before travelling. | Other airports advised customers to leave extra time for their journey and 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.” | The Met Office said: “Road, rail and air travel delays are likely, as well as stranding of vehicles and public transport cancellations.” |
| Parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland were expected to be spared snow and to see a bright, clear day with very cold temperatures. Only a few places in the south were expected to have temperatures into double-figures, with 10C (50F) in Plymouth. | Parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland were expected to be spared snow and to see a bright, clear day with very cold temperatures. Only a few places in the south were expected to have temperatures into double-figures, with 10C (50F) in Plymouth. |
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| Heavy snow across the middle of the country was expected to lighten as the day progressed, with skies clearing by Monday morning. The Met Office warned that many areas would start next week with very cold temperatures and severe frost, presenting a risk of ice. | Heavy snow across the middle of the country was expected to lighten as the day progressed, with skies clearing by Monday morning. The Met Office warned that many areas would start next week with very cold temperatures and severe frost, presenting a risk of ice. |
| The amber alert was accompanied by a yellow warning of strong winds of up to 80mph (129km/h) on Sunday for parts of eastern England, London and the south-east, the south-west and Wales, which could cause a short-term loss of power and other services, as well as transport disruption. | The amber alert was accompanied by a yellow warning of strong winds of up to 80mph (129km/h) on Sunday for parts of eastern England, London and the south-east, the south-west and Wales, which could cause a short-term loss of power and other services, as well as transport disruption. |
| A ferry carrying more than 200 passengers briefly ran aground in Calais due to the high winds. A spokesman for P&O said there were are no reported injuries and that the ship was refloated within two hours. | A ferry carrying more than 200 passengers briefly ran aground in Calais due to the high winds. A spokesman for P&O said there were are no reported injuries and that the ship was refloated within two hours. |
| Highways England issued advice for drivers travelling through the north-west and north-east of England and the Midlands to check forecasts 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 forecasts and road conditions before they travel. |
| Motorists should prepare for any eventuality by carrying “warm clothing, food, drink, required medication, boots, shovel and a torch”, it said. Highways England said traffic had stopped on the M1 northbound between J16 and J17 due to numerous breakdowns and stranded vehicles. | Motorists should prepare for any eventuality by carrying “warm clothing, food, drink, required medication, boots, shovel and a torch”, it said. Highways England said 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, while North Wales police, Leicestershire police and Central Motorway Policing Group (CMPG) advised against non-essential travel. | Traffic Scotland advised drivers to increase their stopping distances in icy conditions, while North Wales police, Leicestershire police and Central Motorway Policing Group (CMPG) advised against non-essential travel. |
| Lots of snow overnight and it's still falling, difficult driving conditions across the motorway network & regions 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. pic.twitter.com/LT4vYsaTOB | Lots of snow overnight and it's still falling, difficult driving conditions across the motorway network & regions 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. pic.twitter.com/LT4vYsaTOB |