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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 set to blast Britain, with much of the country braced for snow showers. Snow is falling across much of the UK, with drivers being warned to beware of black ice on the roads.
Drivers are being warned of black ice on roads, after snow in Scotland and rain on frozen surfaces overnight. Snow and freezing rain from the Arctic affecting Scotland spread to parts of Yorkshire and Cumbria overnight.
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. The conditions are forecast to hit much of northern England, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and parts of the west, the Midlands and south east.
Several roads remain closed in central Scotland and Grampian after heavy falls led to treacherous conditions. In Greater Manchester, the M62 has been closed eastbound between junctions 21 and 22 because of ice.
Several roads remain closed in central Scotland and Grampian after snow on Saturday led to treacherous conditions on higher ground.
The A93 between Spittal of Glenshee and Braemar and sections of the A939 are shut.The A93 between Spittal of Glenshee and Braemar and sections of the A939 are shut.
A Met Office severe weather warning for icy roads and heavy snow is in force across the affected areas of the UK. A Met Office severe weather warning for icy roads and heavy snow is in force across the affected areas of the UK. 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
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). Snow falls are expected to reach 2-4cm (0.8-1.6 in).
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 would improve first across northern England and eastern Scotland, but it would 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.Milder air from the west is accompanied by a blustery north west wind and heavy 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.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.
More snow fell overnight in Scotland (picture: Innes Wilson)
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.Several centimetres of snow fell in some parts of the UK on Saturday, with 5cm (2in) recorded in Aberdeen.
Send your pictures of snowy weather to yourpics@bbc.co.uk, text them to 61124 or if you have a large file you can upload here.Send your pictures of snowy weather to yourpics@bbc.co.uk, text them to 61124 or if you have a large file you can upload here.
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