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UK weather: Warnings remain as temperatures set to rise UK weather: Warnings remain as temperatures set to rise
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Weather warnings for snow and icy roads remain in place across much of the UK - as temperatures are expected to gradually rise in many areas.Weather warnings for snow and icy roads remain in place across much of the UK - as temperatures are expected to gradually rise in many areas.
Hundreds of people remain without power, as motorists and rail passengers have been told to expect continued disruption on roads and railways.Hundreds of people remain without power, as motorists and rail passengers have been told to expect continued disruption on roads and railways.
Meanwhile, the Environment Agency has 12 flood warnings in place in the South West and north-east England.Meanwhile, the Environment Agency has 12 flood warnings in place in the South West and north-east England.
It comes as temperatures in many areas are set to rise above zero later.It comes as temperatures in many areas are set to rise above zero later.
The Met Office currently has two active yellow warnings in place, covering large areas of the UK.The Met Office currently has two active yellow warnings in place, covering large areas of the UK.
One, which warns of further snow, is in place for north-east England and much of Scotland all day on Saturday.One, which warns of further snow, is in place for north-east England and much of Scotland all day on Saturday.
The second warning - in force until 11:00 GMT on Sunday - is for ice in south-east England, the Midlands, Wales and Northern Ireland.The second warning - in force until 11:00 GMT on Sunday - is for ice in south-east England, the Midlands, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Another yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of north-east England and Scotland from Sunday until Monday.Another yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of north-east England and Scotland from Sunday until Monday.
Meanwhile, an independent investigation will be launched after passengers stuck on four stranded Southeastern trains in Lewisham, south London, "forced open" the carriage doors and walked along the tracks.
The rail company has apologised to all passengers involved and offered compensation, explaining that trains ground to a halt because of power supply problems caused by ice.
But the incident sparked a warning from the British Transport Police which said people who self-evacuate are "risking their lives" while Southeastern said the passengers could have been electrocuted.
In Scotland, government ministers have asked for volunteers to help in clearing up local roads and pavements, and checking on vulnerable people.In Scotland, government ministers have asked for volunteers to help in clearing up local roads and pavements, and checking on vulnerable people.
There will be a gradual rise in temperatures, with 7C predicted in Plymouth, but it will remain cold in the north.There will be a gradual rise in temperatures, with 7C predicted in Plymouth, but it will remain cold in the north.
Ten flood warnings are in place in Devon, Cornwall and elsewhere on the south coast, while two are in the North East.Ten flood warnings are in place in Devon, Cornwall and elsewhere on the south coast, while two are in the North East.
They all apply to coastal regions, due to large waves caused by spring tides and strong onshore winds.They all apply to coastal regions, due to large waves caused by spring tides and strong onshore winds.
In Dawlish, Devon, the coastal rail line reopened after being closed on Saturday morning, due to flooding caused by high tides.In Dawlish, Devon, the coastal rail line reopened after being closed on Saturday morning, due to flooding caused by high tides.
In Holyhead in Wales, 87 boats broke their moorings as a result of the high winds caused by Storm Emma on Friday.In Holyhead in Wales, 87 boats broke their moorings as a result of the high winds caused by Storm Emma on Friday.
Meanwhile, thousands of trains are set to be cancelled in another day of travel disruption, as more than 20 rail operators are running a reduced service.Meanwhile, thousands of trains are set to be cancelled in another day of travel disruption, as more than 20 rail operators are running a reduced service.
Scotland is facing significant issues along its rail network after receiving the heaviest snowfall, and some of the coldest conditions, in the UK.Scotland is facing significant issues along its rail network after receiving the heaviest snowfall, and some of the coldest conditions, in the UK.
The West Coast Mainline to England remains closed, and Virgin Trains East Coast is not running any services north of Newcastle.The West Coast Mainline to England remains closed, and Virgin Trains East Coast is not running any services north of Newcastle.
ScotRail said snow ploughs were tackling drifts as high as 10ft (3m).ScotRail said snow ploughs were tackling drifts as high as 10ft (3m).
There were severe delays to services in Lewisham, south London on Friday night after passengers stuck on four Southeastern trains "forced open" doors.
They left the carriages and started walking along the tracks.
The rail company said police and the fire service assisted in helping to restore power on the tracks and get trains moving again.
It sparked a warning from the British Transport Police which read: "Self-evacuating from trains is never a good idea. You are risking your life trespassing on live tracks."
Major incidents was also declared in Wiltshire, Hampshire and Avon and Somerset, as blizzards brought roads to a standstill.Major incidents was also declared in Wiltshire, Hampshire and Avon and Somerset, as blizzards brought roads to a standstill.
On Saturday morning a lorry jack-knifed on junction 34 of the M4 in Wales, and Stagecoach suspended all its buses across the country due to the poor weather.On Saturday morning a lorry jack-knifed on junction 34 of the M4 in Wales, and Stagecoach suspended all its buses across the country due to the poor weather.
However, the M62 in Greater Manchester reopened in the early hours of Saturday, having been shut for more than a day due to severe weather conditions.However, the M62 in Greater Manchester reopened in the early hours of Saturday, having been shut for more than a day due to severe weather conditions.
Police rescued a couple and two dogs after they were trapped by a 12ft (3.6m) snow drift in their home in the Scottish Borders.Police rescued a couple and two dogs after they were trapped by a 12ft (3.6m) snow drift in their home in the Scottish Borders.
In England, the Premier League has said all its football matches are expected to go ahead despite the weather. However, a number of games in the Championship and the Scottish Premiership have been postponed.In England, the Premier League has said all its football matches are expected to go ahead despite the weather. However, a number of games in the Championship and the Scottish Premiership have been postponed.
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. National Rail has been advising passengers to check their service before travelling. Some train operators urged people not to travel at all.Across the UK, more than 20 rail operators are running a reduced service. National Rail has been advising passengers to check their service before travelling. Some train operators urged people not to travel at all.
How are the airports affected?How are the airports affected?
More than 1,250 flights were cancelled across the UK and Ireland on Friday. Many airports have now reopened and flights are resuming but passengers are being told to check with their airlines.More than 1,250 flights were cancelled across the UK and Ireland on Friday. Many airports have now reopened and flights are resuming but passengers are being told to check with their airlines.
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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