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| Snow: UK sees lowest March temperatures since 2010 | Snow: UK sees lowest March temperatures since 2010 |
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| Dog walkers out in the early morning snow on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle, Berkshire | Dog walkers out in the early morning snow on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle, Berkshire |
| The UK has recorded its coldest March temperature since 2010, with the wintry spring conditions bringing snowfall in several parts of the country. | The UK has recorded its coldest March temperature since 2010, with the wintry spring conditions bringing snowfall in several parts of the country. |
| In the Highlands the mercury plummeted to -15.2C overnight in Kinbrace. | In the Highlands the mercury plummeted to -15.2C overnight in Kinbrace. |
| More snow is on the way, with a new amber warning issued for the Peak District and Pennines from Thursday, and rural areas could be cut off. | More snow is on the way, with a new amber warning issued for the Peak District and Pennines from Thursday, and rural areas could be cut off. |
| Less severe yellow weather warnings for snow and ice remain in place for areas around the UK until early Thursday. | Less severe yellow weather warnings for snow and ice remain in place for areas around the UK until early Thursday. |
| The Met Office operates a tiered warning system, with amber being a higher level of risk. | The Met Office operates a tiered warning system, with amber being a higher level of risk. |
| It warns heavy snow on Thursday could mean"significant disruption" with "travel delays on roads, stranding some vehicles and passengers" and power cuts expected. | It warns heavy snow on Thursday could mean"significant disruption" with "travel delays on roads, stranding some vehicles and passengers" and power cuts expected. |
| Some evening rush hour commuters will face disruption, and the Met Office is warning power cuts are likely. | Some evening rush hour commuters will face disruption, and the Met Office is warning power cuts are likely. |
| National Highways has warned drivers in the West Midlands and the East of England not to travel unless their journey is essential. | National Highways has warned drivers in the West Midlands and the East of England not to travel unless their journey is essential. |
| A spokesman for the RAC told the BBC there had been an "increase in breakdowns in a zone that stretched from London west along the M4 corridor and into Wales earlier [on Wednesday] morning". | A spokesman for the RAC told the BBC there had been an "increase in breakdowns in a zone that stretched from London west along the M4 corridor and into Wales earlier [on Wednesday] morning". |
| He said based on breakdown volumes it appeared many drivers had chosen to work from home instead of braving the cold weather. | He said based on breakdown volumes it appeared many drivers had chosen to work from home instead of braving the cold weather. |
| "Even a little snow and ice can make roads treacherous, so we're advising everyone who does set out to proceed extremely cautiously," he added. | "Even a little snow and ice can make roads treacherous, so we're advising everyone who does set out to proceed extremely cautiously," he added. |
| Watch latest UK weather forecast: Will I get snow in my area tomorrow and into the weekend? | |
| Watch latest UK weather forecast: Will I get snow in my area tomorrow and into the weekend? | |
| ScotRail says it aims to run a full service this week, but has advised passengers to check their journeys as disruption is possible. National Rail has also warned snowy and icy conditions could affect south-eastern services over the next few days. | ScotRail says it aims to run a full service this week, but has advised passengers to check their journeys as disruption is possible. National Rail has also warned snowy and icy conditions could affect south-eastern services over the next few days. |
| The current warnings in place are: | The current warnings in place are: |
| An amber snow warning is in place for the Peak District and Pennines from 15:00 GMT Thursday until midday on Friday | An amber snow warning is in place for the Peak District and Pennines from 15:00 GMT Thursday until midday on Friday |
| A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place across parts of Wales, and southern and central parts of England until 07:00 on Thursday | A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place across parts of Wales, and southern and central parts of England until 07:00 on Thursday |
| A yellow warning for snow and ice for the Scottish Highlands from 18:00 this evening until 10:00 on Thursday | A yellow warning for snow and ice for the Scottish Highlands from 18:00 this evening until 10:00 on Thursday |
| Another yellow warning for snow and ice in the south east of Scotland, taking in the coast from Edinburgh down to Newcastle upon Tyne, taking effect from 17:00 Wednesday until 07:00 on Thursday | Another yellow warning for snow and ice in the south east of Scotland, taking in the coast from Edinburgh down to Newcastle upon Tyne, taking effect from 17:00 Wednesday until 07:00 on Thursday |
| A yellow warning for just snow is in place from 07:00 on Thursday until 14:00 on Friday, taking in Northern Ireland, parts of Wales, central and northern England, and the Scottish central belt. The snow warning had earlier taken in a larger area including central and northeast Scotland | A yellow warning for just snow is in place from 07:00 on Thursday until 14:00 on Friday, taking in Northern Ireland, parts of Wales, central and northern England, and the Scottish central belt. The snow warning had earlier taken in a larger area including central and northeast Scotland |
| A Met Office amber warning for #snow has been issued for parts of the Peak District and Pennines tomorrow into Friday. Significant disruption is likely. https://t.co/USszqI4UI4 pic.twitter.com/Kvrx8Y5Q9Y | A Met Office amber warning for #snow has been issued for parts of the Peak District and Pennines tomorrow into Friday. Significant disruption is likely. https://t.co/USszqI4UI4 pic.twitter.com/Kvrx8Y5Q9Y |
| BBC Weather has said many areas of the UK will only see rain during the day on Wednesday, with heavier snowfall across the north of England, north Wales, Northern Ireland and most of Scotland more likely to arrive on Thursday. | BBC Weather has said many areas of the UK will only see rain during the day on Wednesday, with heavier snowfall across the north of England, north Wales, Northern Ireland and most of Scotland more likely to arrive on Thursday. |
| Wednesday temperatures dropped to lows of -8C in the north of England. | Wednesday temperatures dropped to lows of -8C in the north of England. |
| Flights from Bristol Airport were earlier suspended due to the snowfall, with a number of routes cancelled. | Flights from Bristol Airport were earlier suspended due to the snowfall, with a number of routes cancelled. |
| In the north of Scotland, temperatures will stay below freezing over the course of Wednesday. | In the north of Scotland, temperatures will stay below freezing over the course of Wednesday. |
| Across the hills of Wales, temperatures will remain close to freezing, while across the south of England, temperatures will come up to 2C or 3C during the afternoon - making it well below average for this time of year. | Across the hills of Wales, temperatures will remain close to freezing, while across the south of England, temperatures will come up to 2C or 3C during the afternoon - making it well below average for this time of year. |
| More than 100 schools in south Wales have now been closed due to the snow. | More than 100 schools in south Wales have now been closed due to the snow. |
| Follow live as UK records coldest March night since 2010 | Follow live as UK records coldest March night since 2010 |
| How to drive in snow and icy weather | How to drive in snow and icy weather |
| The snow-covered Alnwick Castle and surrounding fields was postcard-perfect | The snow-covered Alnwick Castle and surrounding fields was postcard-perfect |
| BBC Weather's Jennifer Bartram says the cold spell is due to a change in wind direction "with northerly winds bringing cold air down from the Arctic". | BBC Weather's Jennifer Bartram says the cold spell is due to a change in wind direction "with northerly winds bringing cold air down from the Arctic". |
| It is predicted snow is more likely to settle as the cold weather moves across much of northern England, Northern Ireland and most of Scotland on Thursday. | It is predicted snow is more likely to settle as the cold weather moves across much of northern England, Northern Ireland and most of Scotland on Thursday. |
| She said although it was not unusual to have snow and cold weather at the start of March, "this feels like a bit of a shock to the system after what was a mild and relatively dry February for most". | She said although it was not unusual to have snow and cold weather at the start of March, "this feels like a bit of a shock to the system after what was a mild and relatively dry February for most". |
| Early morning braved the cold at King Edward's Bay, near Tynemouth on the north east coast of England on Wednesday morning | Early morning braved the cold at King Edward's Bay, near Tynemouth on the north east coast of England on Wednesday morning |
| A picturesque snow-covered mountain reflects off the water at Lochcarron in the Highlands | A picturesque snow-covered mountain reflects off the water at Lochcarron in the Highlands |
| BBC forecaster Simon King said there was a lot of sleet of rain across the coast and the far south of England" following the snowfall, so it was "a bit messy". | BBC forecaster Simon King said there was a lot of sleet of rain across the coast and the far south of England" following the snowfall, so it was "a bit messy". |
| "That will turn into snow in parts of Wales, the Midlands and the south Pennines as we go into the evening." | "That will turn into snow in parts of Wales, the Midlands and the south Pennines as we go into the evening." |
| To prepare for the cold spell, two old coal-fired power plants to help prevent potential shortfalls. | To prepare for the cold spell, two old coal-fired power plants to help prevent potential shortfalls. |
| The plants in West Burton in Lincolnshire were due to close last September, but the government requested they stay open for an extra six months amid fears of possible power shortages. | The plants in West Burton in Lincolnshire were due to close last September, but the government requested they stay open for an extra six months amid fears of possible power shortages. |
| Even the sheep seem to be enjoying the snow in north England | Even the sheep seem to be enjoying the snow in north England |
| The snow fell heavily in Aberdeen, Scotland | The snow fell heavily in Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Some ski resorts in Scotland have opened runs after the heavy snowfall, with Snowsport Scotland saying it hoped the recent weather would be "the start to another boost for the mountains". | Some ski resorts in Scotland have opened runs after the heavy snowfall, with Snowsport Scotland saying it hoped the recent weather would be "the start to another boost for the mountains". |
| "Looking at the forecast, this could be our biggest week of the year," said Alison Grove from Snowsport Scotland. | "Looking at the forecast, this could be our biggest week of the year," said Alison Grove from Snowsport Scotland. |
| Altnaharra in the Scottish Highlands dropped to -7.6C (18F) overnight on Monday and the hamlet was covered in 12cm (4.7in) of snow - more snow than anywhere else in the UK. | Altnaharra in the Scottish Highlands dropped to -7.6C (18F) overnight on Monday and the hamlet was covered in 12cm (4.7in) of snow - more snow than anywhere else in the UK. |
| In Scotland, dozens of schools have already been closed as heavy snow continues to cause disruption. | In Scotland, dozens of schools have already been closed as heavy snow continues to cause disruption. |
| A group of women swimmers brave the freezing conditions as they gather to celebrate International Women's Day at King Edward's Bay, near Tynemouth | A group of women swimmers brave the freezing conditions as they gather to celebrate International Women's Day at King Edward's Bay, near Tynemouth |
| Some people took their four-legged friends for a stroll in near the beach at Blyth | Some people took their four-legged friends for a stroll in near the beach at Blyth |
| A level three cold alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the whole of England, which is likely to be reviewed in coming days. | A level three cold alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the whole of England, which is likely to be reviewed in coming days. |
| Dr Agostinho Sousa, the agency's head of extreme events and health protection, advised people to check on vulnerable relatives, adding that pensioners or anyone with an underlying health condition should heat their home to at least 18C (64F). | Dr Agostinho Sousa, the agency's head of extreme events and health protection, advised people to check on vulnerable relatives, adding that pensioners or anyone with an underlying health condition should heat their home to at least 18C (64F). |
| A wild horse leaves footprints in the snow in Colpy, Aberdeenshire | A wild horse leaves footprints in the snow in Colpy, Aberdeenshire |
| Cars battled tricky conditions on A1 motorway in Alnwick, Northumberland | Cars battled tricky conditions on A1 motorway in Alnwick, Northumberland |
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| Met Office | Met Office |
| Goathland | Goathland |
| Snow | Snow |
| Blyth | Blyth |
| Alnwick | Alnwick |
| Isle of Skye | Isle of Skye |
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen |