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/england/8447070.stm

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

Version 0 Version 1
Temperatures set to fall to -20C Temperatures set to fall to -20C
(10 minutes later)
Snow storms and widespread icy conditions are set to be followed by bitterly cold winds and "penetrating frosts" overnight, forecasters warned.Snow storms and widespread icy conditions are set to be followed by bitterly cold winds and "penetrating frosts" overnight, forecasters warned.
The Met Office said temperatures could fall to as low as -20C in England.The Met Office said temperatures could fall to as low as -20C in England.
As the freezing weather tightened its grip, a man was found dead under ice in a Surrey lake and a 16-year-old boy died in a crash in North Yorkshire.As the freezing weather tightened its grip, a man was found dead under ice in a Surrey lake and a 16-year-old boy died in a crash in North Yorkshire.
Sever weather warnings remained in place for several regions and drivers were again told to beware of ice.Sever weather warnings remained in place for several regions and drivers were again told to beware of ice.
Dave Britton, a Met Office forecaster, said England was in line for its coldest night this winter.Dave Britton, a Met Office forecaster, said England was in line for its coldest night this winter.
He said there would be "bitterly cold winds and ice".He said there would be "bitterly cold winds and ice".
"I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in England it will go down to -20C (-4F) overnight," he said."I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in England it will go down to -20C (-4F) overnight," he said.
"The coldest temperature ever in England was -26.1C at Newport in Shropshire in January 1982.""The coldest temperature ever in England was -26.1C at Newport in Shropshire in January 1982."
The BBC Weather Centre said the village of Benson in Oxfordshire had recorded the lowest temperatures overnight on Wednesday, at -18C (0.4F).The BBC Weather Centre said the village of Benson in Oxfordshire had recorded the lowest temperatures overnight on Wednesday, at -18C (0.4F).
The Department of Health urged people in all areas of the country to protect themselves against the risks faced by going out in the cold.The Department of Health urged people in all areas of the country to protect themselves against the risks faced by going out in the cold.
Snow showers expected overnight Oxfordshire village coldest place Thousands of homes without power Organic milk threatened by snow Weather delays flights at Gatwick Snow helps police catch suspects School snow closure 'unnecessary'Snow showers expected overnight Oxfordshire village coldest place Thousands of homes without power Organic milk threatened by snow Weather delays flights at Gatwick Snow helps police catch suspects School snow closure 'unnecessary'
The Met Office issued warnings of snow overnight and into Friday morning for the East, Yorkshire and Humber, the North East and the West Midlands.The Met Office issued warnings of snow overnight and into Friday morning for the East, Yorkshire and Humber, the North East and the West Midlands.
Richard Young, chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: "Temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing across most of the country by day, with severe and penetrating frosts at night.Richard Young, chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: "Temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing across most of the country by day, with severe and penetrating frosts at night.
"Strong east to north-easterly winds will pick up across many areas later Friday, making it feel bitterly cold."Strong east to north-easterly winds will pick up across many areas later Friday, making it feel bitterly cold.
"Drifting snow will become an additional hazard over the weekend.""Drifting snow will become an additional hazard over the weekend."
The warnings came after a day of misery for commuters. Roads in many areas were described as "treacherous", with some continuing to be impassable.The warnings came after a day of misery for commuters. Roads in many areas were described as "treacherous", with some continuing to be impassable.
The 16-year-old boy who died in North Yorkshire had been trying to get to safety after the car he was in crashed on an icy stretch of the A1.The 16-year-old boy who died in North Yorkshire had been trying to get to safety after the car he was in crashed on an icy stretch of the A1.
He was hit by a lorry as he got out of the car. His mother was seriously injured.He was hit by a lorry as he got out of the car. His mother was seriously injured.
The man found dead in the lake in Surrey was a darts fan who had been watching the World Championships at the Lakeside Complex.The man found dead in the lake in Surrey was a darts fan who had been watching the World Championships at the Lakeside Complex.
A member of staff discovered his body on Thursday morning.A member of staff discovered his body on Thursday morning.
Up to 20,000 people were affected by power cuts in Hampshire after a cable fell on the A3 near Clanfield.Up to 20,000 people were affected by power cuts in Hampshire after a cable fell on the A3 near Clanfield.
The UK's busiest container port, the Port of Felixstowe, reopened on a limited basis after the weather had forced its closure.The UK's busiest container port, the Port of Felixstowe, reopened on a limited basis after the weather had forced its closure.
Many teachers stayed at home because their children were off schoolMany teachers stayed at home because their children were off school
Grit shortages continued, with Leeds City Council deciding to limit gritting to only the city's main roads in a move aimed at preserving its stocks.Grit shortages continued, with Leeds City Council deciding to limit gritting to only the city's main roads in a move aimed at preserving its stocks.
Eurostar services were suspended at 0830 GMT after a Eurostar train travelling from Brussels to London's Kings Cross station was delayed for an hour inside a tunnel.Eurostar services were suspended at 0830 GMT after a Eurostar train travelling from Brussels to London's Kings Cross station was delayed for an hour inside a tunnel.
The delay was due to "traction problems", a Eurotunnel spokesman said.The delay was due to "traction problems", a Eurotunnel spokesman said.
Southern Trains warned of "severe disruption" and Southeastern was running a revised timetable.Southern Trains warned of "severe disruption" and Southeastern was running a revised timetable.
First Great Western was operating a reduced timetable across some of its network due to the weather.First Great Western was operating a reduced timetable across some of its network due to the weather.
Parents angryParents angry
About 2,000 schools closed across northern England, as well as hundreds in the Midlands and more than 1,000 in the South West, along with the University of Bath.About 2,000 schools closed across northern England, as well as hundreds in the Midlands and more than 1,000 in the South West, along with the University of Bath.
The rest of southern England was badly hit, with more than 900 shut in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, 250 in Oxfordshire, 380 in Surrey and 600 in the Solent area.The rest of southern England was badly hit, with more than 900 shut in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, 250 in Oxfordshire, 380 in Surrey and 600 in the Solent area.
Nearly 600 were shut in East Anglia, with a further 500 in Kent and 200 in Essex.Nearly 600 were shut in East Anglia, with a further 500 in Kent and 200 in Essex.
There was growing anger from some parents as hundreds of thousands of children were given another day off school.There was growing anger from some parents as hundreds of thousands of children were given another day off school.
Manchester Council leader Sir Richard Leese attacked head teachers, saying many closures "seem to be unnecessary".Manchester Council leader Sir Richard Leese attacked head teachers, saying many closures "seem to be unnecessary".
The Warwickshire village of Preston-on-Stour has been almost completely cut off during the past few days.The Warwickshire village of Preston-on-Stour has been almost completely cut off during the past few days.
Nina Harding, who runs a shop in the village, said: "We didn't have any milk or bread or coal, so we've had people going out, obviously in 4x4s, and collecting bread and milk for everybody."Nina Harding, who runs a shop in the village, said: "We didn't have any milk or bread or coal, so we've had people going out, obviously in 4x4s, and collecting bread and milk for everybody."
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
Are you in the affected areas? Send us your comments and experiences using the form below.Are you in the affected areas? Send us your comments and experiences using the form below.
Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124. If you have a large file you can upload here.Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124. If you have a large file you can upload here.
Read the terms and conditionsRead the terms and conditions
At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws.At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws.
The BBC may edit your comments and not all emails will be published. Your comments may be published on any BBC media worldwide. Terms & ConditionsThe BBC may edit your comments and not all emails will be published. Your comments may be published on any BBC media worldwide. Terms & Conditions