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UK snow: Ice warning as commuters face delays | |
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Drivers and commuters are facing difficult journeys in icy conditions across parts of the UK, following another night of sub-zero temperatures. | |
The Met Office has extended yellow warnings for snow and ice until 11:00 GMT and the AA warned driving could be "hazardous". | The Met Office has extended yellow warnings for snow and ice until 11:00 GMT and the AA warned driving could be "hazardous". |
Hundreds of schools are to stay closed for a second day. | |
A low of -13C (9F) was recorded on Monday night in Shawbury, Shropshire - the coldest night of the year so far. | A low of -13C (9F) was recorded on Monday night in Shawbury, Shropshire - the coldest night of the year so far. |
The Met Office's warning covers Wales, parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and much of England - including the Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber, London, the South East, East, South West and North West. | The Met Office's warning covers Wales, parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and much of England - including the Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber, London, the South East, East, South West and North West. |
It said: "There will probably be icy stretches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths with some injuries possible from slips and falls. | It said: "There will probably be icy stretches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths with some injuries possible from slips and falls. |
"Some roads and railways are likely to be affected with some journey times taking longer." | "Some roads and railways are likely to be affected with some journey times taking longer." |
AA president Edmund King said: "We expect Tuesday to be extremely busy as temperatures plummet overnight, causing even more hazardous conditions on already wet and slippery roads." | AA president Edmund King said: "We expect Tuesday to be extremely busy as temperatures plummet overnight, causing even more hazardous conditions on already wet and slippery roads." |
It had its busiest day of the year on Monday, with around 25,000 calls from motorists. | It had its busiest day of the year on Monday, with around 25,000 calls from motorists. |
More than 350 schools in the West Midlands and more than 260 schools in Wales have said they will shut. | |
On Monday, more than 1,000 schools were closed - about 600 of which were in Wales. | On Monday, more than 1,000 schools were closed - about 600 of which were in Wales. |
The deep freeze also left thousands without power. There were 220 homes still without supply in the West Midlands early on Tuesday. | The deep freeze also left thousands without power. There were 220 homes still without supply in the West Midlands early on Tuesday. |
National Rail is telling travellers to check with train operators before heading out following a day of delays. | National Rail is telling travellers to check with train operators before heading out following a day of delays. |
Chiltern Railways, Arriva Trains Wales, Cross Country, East Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Virgin Trains and the West Midlands rail network were all affected. | Chiltern Railways, Arriva Trains Wales, Cross Country, East Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Virgin Trains and the West Midlands rail network were all affected. |
Eurotunnel said services were running with delays due to "extreme weather conditions", with waits of six hours for passengers departing from Calais and five hours from Folkestone. | Eurotunnel said services were running with delays due to "extreme weather conditions", with waits of six hours for passengers departing from Calais and five hours from Folkestone. |
A low of -11.6C (11F) was recorded on Sunday night in Chillingham Barns, Northumberland, with Saturday's temperatures dipping to -12.4C (10F). | A low of -11.6C (11F) was recorded on Sunday night in Chillingham Barns, Northumberland, with Saturday's temperatures dipping to -12.4C (10F). |
Forecasters said temperatures will slowly warm during Tuesday but freezing fog patches are expected to linger in areas. | Forecasters said temperatures will slowly warm during Tuesday but freezing fog patches are expected to linger in areas. |
Heathrow Airport in London is telling passengers not to travel to the airport if their flight is cancelled, after crews and aircraft were left out of position by the weather. | Heathrow Airport in London is telling passengers not to travel to the airport if their flight is cancelled, after crews and aircraft were left out of position by the weather. |
Meanwhile, services have resumed at the Port of Calais, which closed for a few hours on Monday afternoon. | Meanwhile, services have resumed at the Port of Calais, which closed for a few hours on Monday afternoon. |
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