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Snow set to spread to much of UK Snow set to spread to much of UK
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Heavy snow and icy roads are causing chaos across most of the UK, where Met Office severe weather warnings are in place as the "deep freeze" continues.Heavy snow and icy roads are causing chaos across most of the UK, where Met Office severe weather warnings are in place as the "deep freeze" continues.
Hundreds of schools across Britain are shut, while Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool and Manchester airports are closed and many rail services delayed.Hundreds of schools across Britain are shut, while Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool and Manchester airports are closed and many rail services delayed.
Snow fell overnight in Scotland - where temperatures were -15C (5F) in places - in north Wales and northern England.Snow fell overnight in Scotland - where temperatures were -15C (5F) in places - in north Wales and northern England.
Up to 10cm (4in) is expected to fall as the snow moves south during Tuesday.Up to 10cm (4in) is expected to fall as the snow moves south during Tuesday.
On Monday the National Grid issued a gas balancing alert (GBA), for only the second time, asking power suppliers to use less gas as more was sourced overseas.On Monday the National Grid issued a gas balancing alert (GBA), for only the second time, asking power suppliers to use less gas as more was sourced overseas.
Extra gas - including supplies from Belgium and Norway - was necessary to meet rising demand after a 30% rise on normal seasonal use during the cold snap.Extra gas - including supplies from Belgium and Norway - was necessary to meet rising demand after a 30% rise on normal seasonal use during the cold snap.
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Commuters faced major delays during Tuesday's rush hour, with a series of accidents causing jams on major routes including the M1, M5, M6 and M42 in the Midlands.Commuters faced major delays during Tuesday's rush hour, with a series of accidents causing jams on major routes including the M1, M5, M6 and M42 in the Midlands.
Train operators including Virgin Trains and East Coast - which link London and Scotland - Arriva Trains Wales, Cross Country, First TransPennine Express, Northern and Scotrail were all reporting disruption.Train operators including Virgin Trains and East Coast - which link London and Scotland - Arriva Trains Wales, Cross Country, First TransPennine Express, Northern and Scotrail were all reporting disruption.
THE UK AT A GLANCE In Scotland, all schools in the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and Lewis and Harris remain closed since ChristmasSevere weather warning for motorists in Northern Ireland, where icy weather forced closure of the Giant's CausewayTreacherous driving conditions in Wales, where many councils say they are dealing with huge demands on gritSome very heavy snow showers predicted as wintry weather moves south across England Giant's Causeway shut in icy snap Ministers deny salt supply crisis Airports closed after heavy snow Snow in Scotland: Your storiesTHE UK AT A GLANCE In Scotland, all schools in the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and Lewis and Harris remain closed since ChristmasSevere weather warning for motorists in Northern Ireland, where icy weather forced closure of the Giant's CausewayTreacherous driving conditions in Wales, where many councils say they are dealing with huge demands on gritSome very heavy snow showers predicted as wintry weather moves south across England Giant's Causeway shut in icy snap Ministers deny salt supply crisis Airports closed after heavy snow Snow in Scotland: Your stories
Ten services between London and Leeds on the East Coast Main Line have been cancelled.Ten services between London and Leeds on the East Coast Main Line have been cancelled.
In addition to problems at northern airports, budget carrier Easyjet said it had also cancelled some flights at London Luton.In addition to problems at northern airports, budget carrier Easyjet said it had also cancelled some flights at London Luton.
The BBC weather centre said that in most areas where snow had fallen overnight, it would amount to "a good covering of a few centimetres". However, there could be as much as 10cm (4ins) in areas such as the Pennines.The BBC weather centre said that in most areas where snow had fallen overnight, it would amount to "a good covering of a few centimetres". However, there could be as much as 10cm (4ins) in areas such as the Pennines.
There have also been snow showers across both northern and southern Scotland, also of "a few centimetres".There have also been snow showers across both northern and southern Scotland, also of "a few centimetres".
The weather centre said that later in the morning snow showers would become more frequent across the rest of Wales and into the Midlands and south-west England.The weather centre said that later in the morning snow showers would become more frequent across the rest of Wales and into the Midlands and south-west England.
The temperature was expected to hover around freezing across much of the UK throughout Tuesday.The temperature was expected to hover around freezing across much of the UK throughout Tuesday.
And into Tuesday evening there is the possibility of very heavy snow showers across southern England, with up to 25cm (10ins) possible in places overnight.And into Tuesday evening there is the possibility of very heavy snow showers across southern England, with up to 25cm (10ins) possible in places overnight.
School closures remain commonplace across Scotland due to the continued sub-zero conditions, councils said.School closures remain commonplace across Scotland due to the continued sub-zero conditions, councils said.
All schools in the the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and the isles of Lewis and Harris are shut while other regions have partial closures and parents were warned the situation may change on Tuesday morning.All schools in the the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and the isles of Lewis and Harris are shut while other regions have partial closures and parents were warned the situation may change on Tuesday morning.
Hundreds of schools in northern England also closed on Tuesday after heavy snowfall.Hundreds of schools in northern England also closed on Tuesday after heavy snowfall.
Curling fans in Scotland played a match on a frozen lakeCurling fans in Scotland played a match on a frozen lake
Meanwhile, motorists in many areas were being warned to make only essential journeys and to prepare themselves with warm clothes and blankets in case of breakdown.Meanwhile, motorists in many areas were being warned to make only essential journeys and to prepare themselves with warm clothes and blankets in case of breakdown.
On Monday, the AA had been predicting its busiest day ever and was likely to attend more than 25,000 breakdowns over 24 hours.On Monday, the AA had been predicting its busiest day ever and was likely to attend more than 25,000 breakdowns over 24 hours.
In Northern Ireland, rain, sleet and snow are forecast to fall on already icy roads and pavements and snow could disrupt traffic.In Northern Ireland, rain, sleet and snow are forecast to fall on already icy roads and pavements and snow could disrupt traffic.
There are also treacherous driving conditions in Wales amid similar conditions.There are also treacherous driving conditions in Wales amid similar conditions.
Most councils said they had enough grit but a number said they would only treat main routes to preserve stock. Some authorities in Scotland have complained of supplies running low.Most councils said they had enough grit but a number said they would only treat main routes to preserve stock. Some authorities in Scotland have complained of supplies running low.
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