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| UK weather: Warning for commuters as further heavy snow hits UK | |
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| Cold weather has intensified across the UK, with heavy snow causing further disruption after overnight temperatures of almost -12C (11F) in some areas. | Cold weather has intensified across the UK, with heavy snow causing further disruption after overnight temperatures of almost -12C (11F) in some areas. |
| 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. |
| Drivers have been warned to take extra care as emergency services deal with stranded motorists and crashes. | |
| Hundreds of schools are closed and public transport is widely affected. | Hundreds of schools are closed and public transport is widely affected. |
| Flights schedules have been reduced and rail operators have warned disruption will continue throughout Wednesday. | Flights schedules have been reduced and rail operators have warned disruption will continue throughout Wednesday. |
| The snow is also affecting: | |
| The Met Office has issued an amber warning - meaning widespread damage, travel and power disruption is likely - for Scotland and northeast England. | |
| It has predicted up to 10cm (4in) of snow between 06:00 GMT on Wednesday and 18:00 on Thursday - although it could be as much as 40cm (15in) over hills. | |
| Another amber warning is in place across the East Midlands, the east and south-east of England and London, with up to 15cm (6 inches) of snow predicted to fall between 00:30 and 10:00 on Wednesday. | Another amber warning is in place across the East Midlands, the east and south-east of England and London, with up to 15cm (6 inches) of snow predicted to fall between 00:30 and 10:00 on Wednesday. |
| 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. | 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. |
| An early amber warning has also been issued for between 14:00 on Thursday and 08:00 Friday for snow and ice across the south west, Wales, the West Midlands, London and the south east. | An early amber warning has also been issued for between 14:00 on Thursday and 08:00 Friday for snow and ice across the south west, Wales, the West Midlands, London and the south east. |
| The UK is experiencing what is predicted to be the coldest week of the winter in five years. | The UK is experiencing what is predicted to be the coldest week of the winter in five years. |
| The lowest temperature recorded overnight was -11.7C in South Farnborough. | The lowest temperature recorded overnight was -11.7C in South Farnborough. |
| Elsewhere in the country, a number of places fell to minus double digits, including measurements of -11.5C in Cairnwell, Scotland, -11.4C in Ravensworth, North Yorkshire, and -10.9 in Frittenden, Kent. | Elsewhere in the country, a number of places fell to minus double digits, including measurements of -11.5C in Cairnwell, Scotland, -11.4C in Ravensworth, North Yorkshire, and -10.9 in Frittenden, Kent. |
| 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. | 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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