This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/8432437.stm

The article has changed 36 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 13 Version 14
Met Office warning of heavy snow Met Office warning of heavy snow
(10 minutes later)
Heavy snow is forecast across much of the UK during Tuesday, with several severe weather warnings in place.Heavy snow is forecast across much of the UK during Tuesday, with several severe weather warnings in place.
The Met Office says northern Scotland, north-east and central England and east Wales are all at risk, with up to 25cm (10in) possible on high ground.The Met Office says northern Scotland, north-east and central England and east Wales are all at risk, with up to 25cm (10in) possible on high ground.
Widespread icy roads are also likely across much of the northern UK and eastern Northern Ireland.Widespread icy roads are also likely across much of the northern UK and eastern Northern Ireland.
Transport services and power supplies are likely to face disruption, the Met Office added.Transport services and power supplies are likely to face disruption, the Met Office added.
'Blizzard conditions''Blizzard conditions'
Warnings of heavy snow are in place for Grampian and Highlands and Eilean Siar.Warnings of heavy snow are in place for Grampian and Highlands and Eilean Siar.
Inverness airport in the Scottish Highlands was closed because of bad weather, while train services to and from Glasgow were also affected. Inverness Airport in the Scottish Highlands was closed because of bad weather but passengers are advised to check in if their airline thinks it will be able to fly later in the day.
Train services to and from Glasgow were also affected by the conditions.
NHS Grampian said between 20% and 25% of people arriving at the Accident and Emergency department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary since Christmas Day had fractures, compared to about 10% normally.
The majority of these were wrist and ankle injuries, which are common in falls.
There are further snow warnings for Wales and the West Midlands, with 10-15cm (4-6in) widely forecast and up to 25cm (10in) in the Welsh hills.There are further snow warnings for Wales and the West Midlands, with 10-15cm (4-6in) widely forecast and up to 25cm (10in) in the Welsh hills.
The Met Office warning said the wintry conditions would continue in these areas into Wednesday, adding: "The snow will be heavy at times with drifting likely in strong easterly winds, leading to blizzard conditions over hills."The Met Office warning said the wintry conditions would continue in these areas into Wednesday, adding: "The snow will be heavy at times with drifting likely in strong easterly winds, leading to blizzard conditions over hills."
Fog caused travel disruption on Monday in LiverpoolFog caused travel disruption on Monday in Liverpool
The Welsh assembly government said contingency plans were ready to keep main roads open and that its stock of salt for motorways was available as a reserve for councils.The Welsh assembly government said contingency plans were ready to keep main roads open and that its stock of salt for motorways was available as a reserve for councils.
Passengers planning to travel from Cardiff Airport have been advised to check whether flights are running on schedule.Passengers planning to travel from Cardiff Airport have been advised to check whether flights are running on schedule.
Snow could also affect Yorkshire and Humber, north-east England and southern Scotland in the next 48 hours.Snow could also affect Yorkshire and Humber, north-east England and southern Scotland in the next 48 hours.
Elsewhere, the BBC's Weather Centre predicts that other parts of Wales and southern England could also see snow at times, but this will be mixed in with spells of sleet and heavy rain.Elsewhere, the BBC's Weather Centre predicts that other parts of Wales and southern England could also see snow at times, but this will be mixed in with spells of sleet and heavy rain.
BBC weather forecaster Laura Tobin said rain was making its way across England and Wales from the south, turning to snow across Bristol, Bath, the West Midlands and central part of Wales.BBC weather forecaster Laura Tobin said rain was making its way across England and Wales from the south, turning to snow across Bristol, Bath, the West Midlands and central part of Wales.
New Year's freezeNew Year's freeze
The Highways Agency is warnings drivers throughout the UK to take care in the next few days as many roads are likely to be icy.The Highways Agency is warnings drivers throughout the UK to take care in the next few days as many roads are likely to be icy.
Further snow and ice are also forecast for New Year's Eve.Further snow and ice are also forecast for New Year's Eve.
There are more than a dozen rail engineering works taking place on Tuesday, but Network Rail said more trains were running over the Christmas and New Year period than in the festive period last year.There are more than a dozen rail engineering works taking place on Tuesday, but Network Rail said more trains were running over the Christmas and New Year period than in the festive period last year.
Seven incoming flights were diverted and 10 outgoing flights cancelled at Liverpool's John Lennon airport on Monday after visibility on the runway was reduced to just 300m (984ft).Seven incoming flights were diverted and 10 outgoing flights cancelled at Liverpool's John Lennon airport on Monday after visibility on the runway was reduced to just 300m (984ft).
Meanwhile, it has emerged that a man died after slipping on ice while visiting his mother's grave on Christmas Day.Meanwhile, it has emerged that a man died after slipping on ice while visiting his mother's grave on Christmas Day.
Jimmy Halpin, 53, suffered serious head and neck injuries after he fell in Urmston Cemetery, Greater Manchester, while making his annual visit to lay a wreath on the grave of his mother, Mary.Jimmy Halpin, 53, suffered serious head and neck injuries after he fell in Urmston Cemetery, Greater Manchester, while making his annual visit to lay a wreath on the grave of his mother, Mary.
FORECAST FROM BBC WEATHER FORECAST FROM BBC WEATHER
The enhanced content on this page requires Javascript and Flash Player 9The enhanced content on this page requires Javascript and Flash Player 9

Map Key

  • Land
  • Cloud
  • Lakes, Rivers & Sea

Fog

Light Heavy

Frost

Light Heavy

Pressure Fronts

Cold Warm Occluded

Rain

Light Heavy Extreme

Snow

Light Heavy

Map Key

  • Land
  • Cloud
  • Lakes, Rivers & Sea

Fog

Light Heavy

Frost

Light Heavy

Pressure Fronts

Cold Warm Occluded

Rain

Light Heavy Extreme

Snow

Light Heavy
Temperature tab onlyTemperature tab only

Temperature (°C)

More details from BBC Weather

Temperature (°C)

More details from BBC Weather
More details from BBC WeatherMore details from BBC Weather