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Met Office issues ice warning after snow hits UK Icy conditions cause travel disruption in parts of UK
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A weather warning of icy conditions is in place for most of the UK following snowfall across parts of the country. Icy conditions have caused travel disruption to some parts of the country following snowfall across the UK.
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for likely low level disruption until 11:00 GMT on Wednesday. The worst-affected area was north-west England, where flights and rail services have been hit by delays and cancellations.
Motorists were warned to take extra care because of hazardous driving conditions, while some rail services were hit by delays and cancellations. A Met Office yellow warning for ice is in place for most of the UK until 11:00 GMT on Wednesday.
Motorists have been warned to take extra care because of hazardous driving conditions.
Forecasters said some parts of the country could expect further wintry showers later in the day.Forecasters said some parts of the country could expect further wintry showers later in the day.
Forecasters had predicted the coldest night of the winter so far, and temperatures dropped to -10.2C in Braemar, Aberdeenshire. The runway at Liverpool Airport has been closed due to icy conditions, causing some flights to be delayed.
Passengers using Manchester Airport are also facing delays because of thick freezing fog, while two flights have been cancelled.
The airport said the number of landings and take-offs has been reduced, meaning flights are being delayed by 20 minutes on average.
Merseyrail said there was severe disruption to its services caused by ice preventing electricity from reaching the trains.
And Greater Anglia Rail advised customers that trains between Hackney Downs and Cambridge may be cancelled or delayed.
Icy conditions have also caused a number of incidents on motorways in the North West, with the M61, M53 and M6 all affected.
Forecasters had predicted the coldest night of the winter so far, with temperatures dipping to -10.2C in Braemar, Aberdeenshire.
BBC Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood said south-east England had seen more snow on Wednesday morning, while Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland could also get further wintry flurries.BBC Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood said south-east England had seen more snow on Wednesday morning, while Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland could also get further wintry flurries.
She said the biggest hazard was ice, which was widespread across the country.She said the biggest hazard was ice, which was widespread across the country.
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.
Merseyrail said there was severe disruption to its services caused by ice preventing electricity from reaching the trains.
Greater Anglia Rail advised customers that trains between Hackney Downs and Cambridge may be cancelled or delayed.
Police warned motorists to take care, with conditions in North Yorkshire overnight described as "incredibly bad".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 on Tuesday evening, with many having to abandon their vehicles and continue their journeys on foot.Motorists in the High Wycombe area of Buckinghamshire reported treacherous surfaces on Tuesday evening, 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.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 aircraft were de-iced. Belfast International Airport's runway reopened after being closed for two hours on Tuesday due to heavy snowfall but there were delays to several flights.
Belfast International Airport's runway reopened after being closed for two hours due to heavy snowfall but there were delays to several flights.
Elsewhere in Northern Ireland, the Met Office said that higher routes, such as Glenshane Pass and parts of the M2, were among the worst affected roads.Elsewhere in Northern Ireland, the Met Office said that higher routes, such as Glenshane Pass and parts of the M2, were among the worst affected roads.
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.
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