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Icy conditions have caused travel disruption to some parts of the country following snowfall across the UK.Icy conditions have caused travel disruption to some parts of the country following snowfall across the UK.
The worst-affected area was north-west England, where flights and rail services have been hit by delays and cancellations.The worst-affected area was north-west England, where flights and rail services have been 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. The Met Office has issued a fresh yellow warning for ice which will come into force at 18:00 GMT on Wednesday.
Motorists have been warned to take extra care because of hazardous driving conditions.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.
The runway at Liverpool Airport has been closed due to icy conditions, causing some flights to be delayed. The runway at Liverpool Airport has been closed due to icy conditions, causing some flights to be delayed. Passengers are being advised to call their airline before travelling.
Passengers using Manchester Airport are also facing delays because of thick freezing fog, while two flights have been cancelled.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.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.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.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.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. In Wales, Dyfed Powys Police said it had received "several reports" of crashes due to ice while North Wales Police said snow was causing "treacherous" conditions.
There was a serious crash in Neath Port Talbot and a 10-car crash in Swansea on Wednesday morning.
The Met Office's new weather warning for ice is in place from 18:00 GMT on Wednesday until 11:00 GMT on Thursday, and covers large parts of the UK.
It has warned of ice on some roads, pavements and cycle paths, as well as an increased risk of slips and falls on icy surfaces.
Forecasters had predicted the coldest night of the winter so far, and temperatures dropped 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.
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.
Meanwhile, snow and ice on Scottish roads led to 125 crashes on Tuesday, according to Police Scotland.
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.
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.
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