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Snow, ice and driving winds causing severe disruption Snow, ice and driving winds causing severe disruption
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Flights and trains have been cancelled and thousands of schools shut as sub-zero conditions continue across the UK.Flights and trains have been cancelled and thousands of schools shut as sub-zero conditions continue across the UK.
Rail networks including Southeastern, South Western and ScotRail advised people not to travel on their routes.Rail networks including Southeastern, South Western and ScotRail advised people not to travel on their routes.
More than 5,000 customers are without power in the south west of England, south Wales and the Midlands.More than 5,000 customers are without power in the south west of England, south Wales and the Midlands.
The Met Office's red warning has been lifted but flood warnings remain in place in the south-west and north-east of England.The Met Office's red warning has been lifted but flood warnings remain in place in the south-west and north-east of England.
South Western Railway's last service from London Waterloo will be at 21:42 GMT on Friday.South Western Railway's last service from London Waterloo will be at 21:42 GMT on Friday.
Meanwhile, the RAC says that freezing rain could pose the biggest threat to drivers as black ice forms on roads.Meanwhile, the RAC says that freezing rain could pose the biggest threat to drivers as black ice forms on roads.
There are severe delays to services in Lewisham, south London after passengers on four Southeastern trains "forced open" doors, left the carriages and started walking down the tracks.There are severe delays to services in Lewisham, south London after passengers on four Southeastern trains "forced open" doors, left the carriages and started walking down the tracks.
The rail company said police and the fire service were helping to restore power on the tracks and get trains moving again.The rail company said police and the fire service were helping to restore power on the tracks and get trains moving again.
Major incidents have been declared in Wiltshire, Hampshire and Avon and Somerset, as blizzards brought roads to a standstill.Major incidents have been declared in Wiltshire, Hampshire and Avon and Somerset, as blizzards brought roads to a standstill.
The M62 near Manchester is closed "indefinitely" while the military helps police free stranded motorists and 100 cars are currently stuck on the A505 between Hitchin and Luton says Hertfordshire Police. The M62 near Manchester is closed "indefinitely" while the military helps police free stranded motorist.
Around 100 cars stuck on the A505 between Hitchin and Luton have been able to complete their journey but the road remains closed in both directions, says Hertfordshire Police.
The body of a woman has been found during a search for missing 51-year-old hillwalker Alison Fox, who went walking in the Ochil Hills behind Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, on Thursday afternoon.The body of a woman has been found during a search for missing 51-year-old hillwalker Alison Fox, who went walking in the Ochil Hills behind Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, on Thursday afternoon.
A police spokesman said formal identification had not yet taken place but Ms Fox's family had been informed.A police spokesman said formal identification had not yet taken place but Ms Fox's family had been informed.
There are yellow weather warnings for snow, ice and wind in place across the UK throughout Friday and Saturday, with a Scottish warning in force until 23:55 GMT on Monday, but there are no more of the more serious amber alerts currently in place.There are yellow weather warnings for snow, ice and wind in place across the UK throughout Friday and Saturday, with a Scottish warning in force until 23:55 GMT on Monday, but there are no more of the more serious amber alerts currently in place.
Prime Minister Theresa May has thanked everyone "going the extra mile".Prime Minister Theresa May has thanked everyone "going the extra mile".
In Scotland the armed forces are transporting vital NHS staff to the hospitals where they work.In Scotland the armed forces are transporting vital NHS staff to the hospitals where they work.
Electricity North West says it has restored power to 20,000 homes in the north west of England but some rural areas could be without power overnight on Friday.Electricity North West says it has restored power to 20,000 homes in the north west of England but some rural areas could be without power overnight on Friday.
The Environment Agency has issued 15 flood warnings and 36 flood alerts for coastal areas in the south-west and north-east of England.The Environment Agency has issued 15 flood warnings and 36 flood alerts for coastal areas in the south-west and north-east of England.
Severe flooding has been reported in Penzance, Cornwall, due to high river levels and swollen seas.Severe flooding has been reported in Penzance, Cornwall, due to high river levels and swollen seas.
The Met Office said the UK has officially broken its record for the lowest temperatures for March in a 24-hour period.The Met Office said the UK has officially broken its record for the lowest temperatures for March in a 24-hour period.
Temperatures in the town of Tredegar in south Wales did not get above -5.2C.Temperatures in the town of Tredegar in south Wales did not get above -5.2C.
Police forces around the UK have told people to travel only if necessary.Police forces around the UK have told people to travel only if necessary.
There is a warning of black ice on the M6, while some of the worst problems are near Rochdale on the M62 - which is closed as stranded vehicles are cleared - and on the A303 near Ilminster and the A31 in the New Forest.There is a warning of black ice on the M6, while some of the worst problems are near Rochdale on the M62 - which is closed as stranded vehicles are cleared - and on the A303 near Ilminster and the A31 in the New Forest.
On the M62, volunteers from Milnrow, Rochdale, took hot drinks, food and blankets to some of those stuck - including a bottle of warm milk for a five-week-old baby.On the M62, volunteers from Milnrow, Rochdale, took hot drinks, food and blankets to some of those stuck - including a bottle of warm milk for a five-week-old baby.
Responding to a call for help on social media, farmers used their tractor to drive off-duty midwives to a woman who had gone into labour in the remote village of Balgedie, near Kinross which had been cut off by the snow.Responding to a call for help on social media, farmers used their tractor to drive off-duty midwives to a woman who had gone into labour in the remote village of Balgedie, near Kinross which had been cut off by the snow.
In Cumbria, a farmer has run out of feed for his 4,000 hens near Penrith and asked for a route to be cleared.In Cumbria, a farmer has run out of feed for his 4,000 hens near Penrith and asked for a route to be cleared.
Commuters 'almost jubilant'Commuters 'almost jubilant'
By BBC transport correspondent Victoria FritzBy BBC transport correspondent Victoria Fritz
The more normal response to this level of travel disruption would be exasperation and even anger amongst marooned passengers.The more normal response to this level of travel disruption would be exasperation and even anger amongst marooned passengers.
But after a week of widespread chaos, the mood in Waterloo station on Friday at rush hour is almost jubilant.But after a week of widespread chaos, the mood in Waterloo station on Friday at rush hour is almost jubilant.
The weekend is around the corner and many of the thousands here will be granted a temporary reprieve from doing daily battle with the railways.The weekend is around the corner and many of the thousands here will be granted a temporary reprieve from doing daily battle with the railways.
The biggest gripe amongst passengers is that there has been precious little information of last minute changes to schedules.The biggest gripe amongst passengers is that there has been precious little information of last minute changes to schedules.
Most are understanding of the extraordinary challenges track and train operators are facing.Most are understanding of the extraordinary challenges track and train operators are facing.
Station staff are out in force and briefing passengers when they can. With the weather rapidly closing in, it's a dash for all to get home before the clock strikes 22:00 GMT.Station staff are out in force and briefing passengers when they can. With the weather rapidly closing in, it's a dash for all to get home before the clock strikes 22:00 GMT.
Much of Wales has been brought to a standstill, where routine operations have been cancelled as health boards make a plea for staff to attend work. Travel conditions in Scotland remain treacherous.Much of Wales has been brought to a standstill, where routine operations have been cancelled as health boards make a plea for staff to attend work. Travel conditions in Scotland remain treacherous.
In Yorkshire up to 1,000 schools remain shut as more snow and strong winds are expected.In Yorkshire up to 1,000 schools remain shut as more snow and strong winds are expected.
The Premier League has said games are expected to go ahead despite the weather. However, four matches in the Championship and two games in the Scottish Premiership have been cancelled.The Premier League has said games are expected to go ahead despite the weather. However, four matches in the Championship and two games in the Scottish Premiership have been cancelled.
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.Across the UK, more than 20 rail operators are running a reduced service.
National Rail is advising passengers to check their service before travelling. Some train operators are urging people not to travel at all.National Rail is advising passengers to check their service before travelling. Some train operators are urging people not to travel at all.
How are the airports affected?How are the airports affected?
More than 1,250 flights have been cancelled across the UK and Ireland on Friday.More than 1,250 flights have been cancelled across the UK and Ireland on Friday.
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.
Up to 50cm (19 inches) of snow is forecast in parts of Dartmoor, Exmoor and uplands parts of south-east Wales accompanied by gales or severe gales in exposed areas.Up to 50cm (19 inches) of snow is forecast in parts of Dartmoor, Exmoor and uplands parts of south-east Wales accompanied by gales or severe gales in exposed areas.
Gusts of 60-70mph are possible in parts of northern England and Wales.Gusts of 60-70mph are possible in parts of northern England and Wales.
Up to 10cm (four inches) of snow is forecast in parts of Scotland and northern England, with up to 25cm over the area's hills.Up to 10cm (four inches) of snow is forecast in parts of Scotland and northern England, with up to 25cm over the area's hills.
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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