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UK weather: Travel warnings as further heavy snow hits UK UK weather: Travel warnings 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. Motorists have been warned to avoid driving if possible as emergency services deal with crashes.
Hundreds of schools are closed and public transport is widely affected.Hundreds of schools are closed and public transport is widely affected.
Flights have been cancelled and rail operators have warned disruption will continue throughout Wednesday.Flights have been cancelled and rail operators have warned disruption will continue throughout Wednesday.
Rural communities could also be cut off as power cuts and mobile phone network interruptions are expected.
As many as 400 schools in Scotland have shut their doors, with hundreds more closing in England - including in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex and Yorkshire - and 25 closures in Wales.As many as 400 schools in Scotland have shut their doors, with hundreds more closing in England - including in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex and Yorkshire - and 25 closures in Wales.
Airports including London City, Glasgow and Newcastle have suspended flights as they work to clear snow from their runways. More than 100 flights at Heathrow have been cancelled.Airports including London City, Glasgow and Newcastle have suspended flights as they work to clear snow from their runways. More than 100 flights at Heathrow have been cancelled.
National Rail is also warning that its services could face major disruption, with the Stansted Express already cancelled between Liverpool Street and Bishop's Stortford and Virgin Trains' route between Carlisle and Scotland closed with no replacement bus services.National Rail is also warning that its services could face major disruption, with the Stansted Express already cancelled between Liverpool Street and Bishop's Stortford and Virgin Trains' route between Carlisle and Scotland closed with no replacement bus services.
Hospitals in Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole have cancelled all outpatient appointments because of the weather, while Harrogate Hospital has asked staff who can walk to work to go in to cover shifts.Hospitals in Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole have cancelled all outpatient appointments because of the weather, while Harrogate Hospital has asked staff who can walk to work to go in to cover shifts.
In other developments: And a record number of rough sleepers were referred to StreetLink to refer them to local services - 3,600 in total, with 2,000 in London alone.
In other travel developments:
Other disruption includes:
The Met Office has issued an amber warning - meaning widespread damage, travel and power disruption is likely - for Scotland and northeast England.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.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 GMT and 10:00 GMT 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 GMT and 10:00 GMT on Wednesday.
A less severe yellow warning for snow is in place for parts of Scotland, northern England, Northern Ireland, the south-west and south-east England, the West Midlands, East Midlands and London until 23:55 GMT.A less severe yellow warning for snow is in place for parts of Scotland, northern England, Northern Ireland, the south-west and south-east England, the West Midlands, East Midlands and London until 23:55 GMT.
An early amber warning has also been issued for between 14:00 GMT on Thursday and 08:00 GMT on Friday for snow and ice across south west England, Wales, the West Midlands, London and south east England.An early amber warning has also been issued for between 14:00 GMT on Thursday and 08:00 GMT on Friday for snow and ice across south west England, Wales, the West Midlands, London and south east England.
Freezing temperaturesFreezing temperatures
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, Hampshire.The lowest temperature recorded overnight was -11.7C in South Farnborough, Hampshire.
Other particularly cold spots were Cairnwell, in Scotland, Ravensworth, in North Yorkshire, and Frittenden in Kent.Other particularly cold spots were Cairnwell, in Scotland, Ravensworth, in North Yorkshire, and Frittenden in Kent.
Treacherous conditionsTreacherous conditions
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.
On the A120, in Essex, 17 vehicles were involved in a crash. In the early hours of Wednesday, a crash between a car and motorcycle on the M3 in Surrey left one person seriously injured.
In Northumbria, a major incident was declared by police on Tuesday afternoon after more than 500 homes were left without power in Cowgate, Newcastle, until the early hours.
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 afternoon after more than 500 homes were left without power in Cowgate, Newcastle, until the early hours. From Thursday, the Siberian system is set to meet with Storm Emma, with forecasters predicting more snow, gales and sleet.
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