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UK snow: Red warning in Wales and south-west England Storm Emma: Blizzards pose 'risk to life' as snow hits UK
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Red weather alerts - meaning there is a risk to life - have been issued in south-west England and south Wales, as Storm Emma approaches. Extreme blizzards are continuing to batter the UK causing widespread disruption.
It will meet the "Beast from the East" weather front, which is causing major disruption in northern parts of the UK. Red weather alerts, warning of a risk to life, have been issued for south-west England and south Wales as Storm Emma meets the "Beast from the East".
More than 300 people have been stranded on a motorway in Scotland in freezing temperatures - some spending as long as 20 hours in their cars. More than 300 people have been stranded on a motorway in Scotland in freezing temperatures - some for 20 hours.
One man has died in a crash in icy conditions in Berkshire. One woman has been found dead in a street in Leeds, and a man has died in a crash in Berkshire.
Police said the 46-year-old van driver from Southampton died at the scene after the collision with a lorry on the A34 near Tot Hill services, while his passenger suffered life-changing injuries. A 46-year-old van driver from Southampton died at the scene after a collision with a lorry in icy conditions on the A34 near Tot Hill services.
National Grid says there may not be enough gas to meet demand on Thursday. in the UK, leading to possibly shortages for industrial users. Elsewhere in Leeds, a 75-year-old woman's body was found partially hidden beneath a car in the Farsley area of the city, but police said they were not treating the death as suspicious.
National Grid says there may not be enough gas to meet demand on Thursday in the UK, leading to possible shortages for industrial users.
Thousands of schools are closed in south Wales, southern England and Scotland.Thousands of schools are closed in south Wales, southern England and Scotland.
Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged people in the country not to travel, warning they face a "significant risk" of ending up stranded. Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged people in the country not to travel, warning they face a "significant risk" of ending up stranded in heavy snow.
Blizzards, biting winds and significant travel disruption are affecting southern, western and central England, parts of Wales and Northern Ireland. Blizzards, biting winds and significant travel disruption are also affecting southern, western and central England, parts of Wales and Northern Ireland.
This is the third day of disruption caused by heavy snowfall.This is the third day of disruption caused by heavy snowfall.
How have the roads been affected?How have the roads been affected?
John Gent is one of the hundreds of drivers who have stuck on the M80 since Wednesday evening. John Gent is one of the hundreds of drivers who have been stuck on the M80 since Wednesday evening.
He has spent 15 hours on the gridlocked road near Stirling in freezing conditions. He said: "I grabbed a few hours sleep here and there, running the car engine to keep warm. He has spent 15 hours on the gridlocked road near Stirling in freezing conditions.
He said: "I grabbed a few hours sleep here and there, running the car engine to keep warm.
"Fortunately local people on the neighbouring estates have been bringing over bottles of water and handing out blankets.""Fortunately local people on the neighbouring estates have been bringing over bottles of water and handing out blankets."
He said drivers had been given "very little information" on when the cars could start moving.He said drivers had been given "very little information" on when the cars could start moving.
Earlier, a baby was born in a car in snowy conditions on the A66 at Elton near Stockton in County Durham. The mother and baby have since been taken to hospital.Earlier, a baby was born in a car in snowy conditions on the A66 at Elton near Stockton in County Durham. The mother and baby have since been taken to hospital.
What is happening with the trains?What is happening with the trains?
Across the UK, more than 20 rail operators are running a reduced service. In London, Paddington Station was closed for nearly three hours due to severe weather conditions, and in Kent 50 stations are closed. Across the UK, more than 20 rail operators are running a reduced service.
In London, Paddington Station was closed for nearly three hours due to severe weather conditions, and in Kent 50 stations are closed.
National Rail is reporting mass disruption in the South East, Scotland, north-west England and the South West.National Rail is reporting mass disruption in the South East, Scotland, north-west England and the South West.
How are the airports affected?How are the airports affected?
Airports across Britain are being affected by the cold weather, and the knock-on effect of other terminals across the UK and Europe cancelling flights.Airports across Britain are being affected by the cold weather, and the knock-on effect of other terminals across the UK and Europe cancelling flights.
Are we running out of gas?Are we running out of gas?
National Grid said it may not have enough gas to meet the UK's demand on Thursday, and asked suppliers to provide more.National Grid said it may not have enough gas to meet the UK's demand on Thursday, and asked suppliers to provide more.
Use of gas across Britain hit a six-year high on Wednesday, coupled with "significant supply losses". Some pipelines carrying gas from the Netherlands and Belgium have had problems this week.Use of gas across Britain hit a six-year high on Wednesday, coupled with "significant supply losses". Some pipelines carrying gas from the Netherlands and Belgium have had problems this week.
If suppliers cannot provide more gas, industry, large businesses and gas-fired power stations will be asked to use less.If suppliers cannot provide more gas, industry, large businesses and gas-fired power stations will be asked to use less.
Consumers will only be asked to use less gas as a last resort if these measures do not work.Consumers will only be asked to use less gas as a last resort if these measures do not work.
What is the forecast?What is the forecast?
The Met Office says the cold weather could last into next week and possibly the following week.The Met Office says the cold weather could last into next week and possibly the following week.
BBC Weather's Ben Rich predicted "blizzard conditions" by Thursday evening across south-west England, Wales and parts of the Midlands.BBC Weather's Ben Rich predicted "blizzard conditions" by Thursday evening across south-west England, Wales and parts of the Midlands.
He said a "biting easterly wind" will make it feel like -11C (12F) in Birmingham and Cardiff - on what is the first day of meteorological spring.He said a "biting easterly wind" will make it feel like -11C (12F) in Birmingham and Cardiff - on what is the first day of meteorological spring.
There is potential for up to 50cm (19.6 inches) of snow over parts of Dartmoor and Exmoor, the Met Office added, with up to 20cm (7.8 inches) falling in southern England, Wales and the West Midlands.There is potential for up to 50cm (19.6 inches) of snow over parts of Dartmoor and Exmoor, the Met Office added, with up to 20cm (7.8 inches) falling in southern England, Wales and the West Midlands.
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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