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| UK weather: More heavy snow forecast | UK weather: More heavy snow forecast |
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| Cold weather has intensified across the UK, with more snow forecast, and overnight temperatures of up to -10C (14F) in parts of the country. | |
| Amber warnings for snow are in place, covering parts of Scotland, northern England, the East Midlands, the east and south-east of England and London. | Amber warnings for snow are in place, covering parts of Scotland, northern England, the East Midlands, the east and south-east of England and London. |
| The Met Office warned that travel disruption was likely on Wednesday. | The Met Office warned that travel disruption was likely on Wednesday. |
| On Tuesday four people died, hundreds of schools were closed and flights cancelled as heavy snow hit the UK. | On Tuesday four people died, hundreds of schools were closed and flights cancelled as heavy snow hit the UK. |
| The Met Office said up to 15cm (6 inches) of snow was expected to fall in parts of the East Midlands, the east and south-east of England and London. | The Met Office said up to 15cm (6 inches) of snow was expected to fall in parts of the East Midlands, the east and south-east of England and London. |
| The amber warning - meaning a possible risk to life and property - is in force between 00:30 and 10:00 GMT. | The amber warning - meaning a possible risk to life and property - is in force between 00:30 and 10:00 GMT. |
| The Met Office said that delays to rail and air travel were also likely and some rural communities could be cut off. | The Met Office said that delays to rail and air travel were also likely and some rural communities could be cut off. |
| Up to 40cm (15in) of snow could fall in northern England and Scotland, between Wednesday morning and 18:00 on Thursday, the Met Office warned. | Up to 40cm (15in) of snow could fall in northern England and Scotland, between Wednesday morning and 18:00 on Thursday, the Met Office warned. |
| "Strong winds will lead to drifting of snow and severe wind chill, while lightning could be an additional hazard, particularly near coasts." | "Strong winds will lead to drifting of snow and severe wind chill, while lightning could be an additional hazard, particularly near coasts." |
| A less-severe yellow warning for snow is in place for parts of Scotland, northern England, Northern Ireland, south-west and south-east England, the West Midlands, East Midlands and London until 23:55. | |
| Among the likely disruption on Wednesday: | Among the likely disruption on Wednesday: |
| The UK is experiencing what is predicted to be the coldest week of the winter in five years. | |
| On Tuesday three people died following a crash in Lincolnshire while one man died in a crash in Cambridgeshire, amid warnings of treacherous conditions on roads. | On Tuesday three people died following a crash in Lincolnshire while one man died in a crash in Cambridgeshire, amid warnings of treacherous conditions on roads. |
| Meanwhile, 17 vehicles were involved in a crash on the A120, in Essex. | Meanwhile, 17 vehicles were involved in a crash on the A120, in Essex. |
| Scotland's transport minister has warned of potentially "extreme" weather conditions later this week. | Scotland's transport minister has warned of potentially "extreme" weather conditions later this week. |
| Humza Yousaf has said the amber warnings in force for many areas for Wednesday and Thursday could be upgraded to red - meaning people should take immediate action to keep themselves safe from the impact of the weather. | |
| In Northumbria, a major incident was declared by police on Tuesday after more than 500 homes were left without power in Cowgate, Newcastle, following an underground electrical fire. | In Northumbria, a major incident was declared by police on Tuesday after more than 500 homes were left without power in Cowgate, Newcastle, following an underground electrical fire. |
| Power was later restored to the area. | Power was later restored to the area. |
| Weather warnings are expected to be in place until the weekend. | Weather warnings are expected to be in place until the weekend. |
| How has the cold weather affected you? Share your pictures, video and experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | How has the cold weather affected you? Share your pictures, video and experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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