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Arctic winds bring snow across UK Arctic winds bring snow across UK
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Freezing winds from the Arctic are blasting Britain, with much of the country braced for snow showers. Freezing winds from the Arctic are set to blast Britain, with much of the country braced for snow showers.
Several roads have been closed in northern Scotland after heavy snow made driving conditions treacherous. Drivers are being warned of black ice on roads, after snow in Scotland and rain on frozen surfaces overnight.
Snow is spreading down eastern England, hitting north Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and may affect the west and parts of the south east later. Snow is spreading into eastern England, hitting north Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. It may affect the west and parts of the south east later.
Drivers are being warned of black ice on roads, after snow and rain on frozen surfaces overnight. Several roads remain closed in central Scotland and Grampian after heavy falls led to treacherous conditions.
A Met Office severe weather warning for icy roads and heavy snow is in force across affected areas. The A93 between Spittal of Glenshee and Braemar and sections of the A939 are shut.
Temperatures fell as low as -6C overnight in Scotland and eastern England. A Met Office severe weather warning for icy roads and heavy snow is in force across the affected areas of the UK.
In Scotland, several centimetres of snow fell on Saturday, with 5cm (2in) recorded in Aberdeen. Snow showers are expected to become more widespread into Sunday, affecting eastern England, the Midlands and the south east, with snow falls of 2-4cm (0.8-1.6 in).
The showers are due to become more widespread into Sunday, affecting eastern England, the Midlands and the south east. BBC Weather presenter Matt Taylor said conditions would improve first across northern England and eastern Scotland, but it would remain icy where overnight snow remains on the ground. class="lp" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/default.stm">HAVE YOUR SAY I absolutely froze standing outside playing my saxophone for three hours at a Christmas fair. My fingers and feet have just about recovered! Louise Privett, Surrey class="" href="http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=5687">Send comments and pictures
BBC Weather presenter Matt Taylor said conditions will improve first across northern England and eastern Scotland but it will remain icy where overnight snow remains on the ground. Milder air from the west is accompanied by a blustery north west wind and heavy rain.
The warmer air from the west is accompanied by a blustery north west wind and rain. Afternoon temperatures will range from 8-12C for Northern Ireland and the west of the UK, but will climb no higher than 6C in the east.
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The AA has advised motorists to be aware of the greater stopping distances required in ice and snow.The AA has advised motorists to be aware of the greater stopping distances required in ice and snow.
Councils across the country have used gritter lorries to clear roads of any snow and ice.Councils across the country have used gritter lorries to clear roads of any snow and ice.
And older people are being warned by charity Age Concern to take extra care to stay warm in the freezing weather.And older people are being warned by charity Age Concern to take extra care to stay warm in the freezing weather.
Bookmakers William Hill have slashed the odds on snow falling on Christmas Day in London from 8/1 to 6/1 and in Glasgow the odds are 7/2.Bookmakers William Hill have slashed the odds on snow falling on Christmas Day in London from 8/1 to 6/1 and in Glasgow the odds are 7/2.
Several centimetres of snow fell in some parts of the UK on Saturday, with 5cm (2in) recorded in Aberdeen.
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