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Met Office issues ice warning after snow hits UK | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
A weather warning of icy conditions has been issued for most of the UK following snowfalls across parts of the country. | |
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for likely low level disruption, valid until 11:00 GMT on Wednesday. | The Met Office issued a yellow warning for likely low level disruption, valid until 11:00 GMT on Wednesday. |
Motorists are being warned to be extra careful of hazardous driving conditions. | Motorists are being warned to be extra careful of hazardous driving conditions. |
Forecasters said some parts of the country could expect further wintry showers on Wednesday. | |
BBC Weather presenter Stav Danaos said: "We could see a couple of centimetres of snow in one or two spots." | |
Freezing overnight temperatures had left a "legacy of ice" that was likely to cause disruption, he said. | |
Forecasters had predicted the coldest night of the winter so far with temperatures expected to plummet to -12C in Braemar, Aberdeenshire. | |
Police warned motorists to take care, with conditions in North Yorkshire overnight described as "incredibly bad". | |
Motorists in the High Wycombe area of Buckinghamshire reported treacherous surfaces, with many having to abandon their vehicles and continue their journeys on foot. | |
Meanwhile, snow and ice on Scottish roads led to 125 crashes on Tuesday, according to Police Scotland. | |
Six flights were cancelled from Manchester Airport on Tuesday morning and other passengers were delayed as aircrafts were de-iced. | Six flights were cancelled from Manchester Airport on Tuesday morning and other passengers were delayed as aircrafts were de-iced. |
Belfast International Airport's runway reopened after being closed for two hours due to "heavy snowfall" but there are delays to several flights. | Belfast International Airport's runway reopened after being closed for two hours due to "heavy snowfall" but there are delays to several flights. |
Elsewhere in Northern Ireland, the Met Office said that "higher routes such as Glenshane Pass and parts of the M2" have been among the roads worst affected. | Elsewhere in Northern Ireland, the Met Office said that "higher routes such as Glenshane Pass and parts of the M2" have been among the roads worst affected. |
The Met Office has warned of ice on some roads, pavements and cycle paths, as well as an increased risk of slips and falls on icy surfaces. | The Met Office has warned of ice on some roads, pavements and cycle paths, as well as an increased risk of slips and falls on icy surfaces. |
The warning applies to most of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and much of western Scotland. | The warning applies to most of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and much of western Scotland. |