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Icy roads alert after heavy snow	Icy roads alert after heavy snow
2010-01-14 10:10:32 UTC	2010-01-14 10:20:28 UTC (10 minutes later)
Motorists and pedestrians face treacherous driving conditions after untreated roads turned icy when overnight temperatures plunged.	Motorists and pedestrians face treacherous driving conditions after untreated roads turned icy when overnight temperatures plunged.
The Met Office warns of "widespread ice" for most of the UK, though snow on Thursday should be limited to parts of Scotland. It advises avoiding travel.	The Met Office warns of "widespread ice" for most of the UK, though snow on Thursday should be limited to parts of Scotland. It advises avoiding travel.
Hundreds of schools remain shut after Wednesday's snow, which caused crashes and hit transport in England and Wales.	Hundreds of schools remain shut after Wednesday's snow, which caused crashes and hit transport in England and Wales.
More freezing conditions are forecast, before a weekend thaw threatens floods.	More freezing conditions are forecast, before a weekend thaw threatens floods.
Warmer temperatures and heavy rain are forecast across England on Saturday, although temperatures are set to plunge again on Monday.	Warmer temperatures and heavy rain are forecast across England on Saturday, although temperatures are set to plunge again on Monday.
Most schools are again open for students sitting A-level, AS-level and GCSE exams.	Most schools are again open for students sitting A-level, AS-level and GCSE exams.
WEATHER AND TRAVEL INFO Get the latest on school closures and travel problems via your BBC Local websiteCheck if snow is forecast in your area at BBC Weather Details of motorway and local road closures and public transport disruption are available at BBC Travel News For advice on handling difficult driving conditions, see the Highways Agency websiteFor information about severe weather warnings, see the Met Office websiteFor information about staying healthy in the cold weather, see the NHS Winter Health website Drivers stuck in snow for hours Road jam not our fault say police Fresh snow: Your pictures	WEATHER AND TRAVEL INFO Get the latest on school closures and travel problems via your BBC Local websiteCheck if snow is forecast in your area at BBC Weather Details of motorway and local road closures and public transport disruption are available at BBC Travel News For advice on handling difficult driving conditions, see the Highways Agency websiteFor information about severe weather warnings, see the Met Office websiteFor information about staying healthy in the cold weather, see the NHS Winter Health website Drivers stuck in snow for hours Road jam not our fault say police Fresh snow: Your pictures
However, many were closed to other pupils. In West Yorkshire, 200 are shut. Across Wales, at least 360 are not open - the majority in the southern valleys.	However, many were closed to other pupils. In West Yorkshire, 200 are shut. Across Wales, at least 360 are not open - the majority in the southern valleys.
Exams watchdog Ofqual said it had not been informed of any centres being unable to hold exams, although some may have made alternative arrangements such as switching pupils to alternative venues or estimating grades.	Exams watchdog Ofqual said it had not been informed of any centres being unable to hold exams, although some may have made alternative arrangements such as switching pupils to alternative venues or estimating grades.
Meanwhile, one West Yorkshire head teacher encouraged pupils to stay safe by crossing an icy road on their hands and knees.	Meanwhile, one West Yorkshire head teacher encouraged pupils to stay safe by crossing an icy road on their hands and knees.
Some rural communities remain cut off, while others are coping with power cuts, water leaks, increasing numbers of potholes and cancelled rubbish collections.	Some rural communities remain cut off, while others are coping with power cuts, water leaks, increasing numbers of potholes and cancelled rubbish collections.
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said the bad weather had brought the economy to a standstill and estimated it was costing £600m a day.	The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said the bad weather had brought the economy to a standstill and estimated it was costing £600m a day.
Airports are open after a day of delays and cancellations at Gatwick, London City, Birmingham International, Southampton and Cardiff, where snow closed runways.	Airports are open after a day of delays and cancellations at Gatwick, London City, Birmingham International, Southampton and Cardiff, where snow closed runways.
Nearly 300 flights were cancelled at Heathrow on Wednesday.	Nearly 300 flights were cancelled at Heathrow on Wednesday.
Most train operators are running normal timetables again, after serious disruption, according to National Rail. Four Eurostar services are cancelled East Coast services in Scotland and between Leeds and London are still disrupted, while First TransPennine Express is operating replacement buses in north-east England Meanwhile, serous crashes have forced the closure of the northbound M42 near Tamworth in Warwickshire and the anti-clockwise M60 near Rochdale in Greater Manchester In Scotland, a number of roads in the Highlands remain closed because of snow	Most train operators are running normal timetables again, after serious disruption, according to National Rail. Four Eurostar services are cancelled East Coast services in Scotland and between Leeds and London are still disrupted, while First TransPennine Express is operating replacement buses in north-east England Meanwhile, serous crashes have forced the closure of the northbound M42 near Tamworth in Warwickshire and the anti-clockwise M60 near Rochdale in Greater Manchester In Scotland, a number of roads in the Highlands remain closed because of snow
A woman became the latest person to die as a result of the severe weather after falling into a freezing lake near Nazeing, Essex, while trying to rescue her dog.	A woman became the latest person to die as a result of the severe weather after falling into a freezing lake near Nazeing, Essex, while trying to rescue her dog.
Hospitals are dealing with many more fractures as people slip on ice, with the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham seeing "unprecedented" numbers and 97 people in Antrim breaking bones in a week.	Hospitals are dealing with many more fractures as people slip on ice, with the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham seeing "unprecedented" numbers and 97 people in Antrim breaking bones in a week.
The Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading said nearly a quarter of those admitted to casualty last week had fallen in snow, although the overall number of people treated did not rise.	The Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading said nearly a quarter of those admitted to casualty last week had fallen in snow, although the overall number of people treated did not rise.
An Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust spokesman said that because people were playing less sport and restricting their movements, the total number of emergencies had not risen.	An Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust spokesman said that because people were playing less sport and restricting their movements, the total number of emergencies had not risen.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service reported a four-fold increase in calls on Wednesday morning, with black ice a hazard across the county.	Yorkshire Ambulance Service reported a four-fold increase in calls on Wednesday morning, with black ice a hazard across the county.
Gordon Brown has said the government is confident it will be able to "maintain the road network".	Gordon Brown has said the government is confident it will be able to "maintain the road network".
"I fell down, and decided to crawl across"	"I fell down, and decided to crawl across"
He said one UK salt producer was stepping up production and imports were expected in the coming days.	He said one UK salt producer was stepping up production and imports were expected in the coming days.
The prime minister also pledged to review the arrangements for keeping Britain moving in severe weather.	The prime minister also pledged to review the arrangements for keeping Britain moving in severe weather.
The Highways Agency and councils have already cut salt use by half - up from the 25% agreed last week - to protect supplies.	The Highways Agency and councils have already cut salt use by half - up from the 25% agreed last week - to protect supplies.
And no councils in England or Wales have run out of salt, despite facing freezing conditions for a third week, according to the Local Government Association.	And no councils in England or Wales have run out of salt, despite facing freezing conditions for a third week, according to the Local Government Association.
British Salt director David Stephen said up to 30 authorities turned down the offer of cut-price de-icing salt last April.	British Salt director David Stephen said up to 30 authorities turned down the offer of cut-price de-icing salt last April.
The AA predicts the thaw will reveal a 30% increase in the usual number of potholes. Councils spent £67m filling in almost 1m last year, figures suggest.	The AA predicts the thaw will reveal a 30% increase in the usual number of potholes. Councils spent £67m filling in almost 1m last year, figures suggest.
AA President Edmund King told the BBC: "If they are not filled in, you can pay out more in compensation. Last year, £47m was paid out in compensation for people's vehicles damaged, bicycles, motorcycles, or indeed injuries."	AA President Edmund King told the BBC: "If they are not filled in, you can pay out more in compensation. Last year, £47m was paid out in compensation for people's vehicles damaged, bicycles, motorcycles, or indeed injuries."
Flood risk	Flood risk
The Environment Agency said there may be an increased risk of flooding in some areas over the weekend due to predicted heavy rain and the partial thawing of snow in higher temperatures.	The Environment Agency said there may be an increased risk of flooding in some areas over the weekend due to predicted heavy rain and the partial thawing of snow in higher temperatures.
It said the small amount of water from melted snow was not expected to cause significant flooding problems if it "happens steadily over many days" but with the forecast rainfall, this thawing may "happen more quickly".	It said the small amount of water from melted snow was not expected to cause significant flooding problems if it "happens steadily over many days" but with the forecast rainfall, this thawing may "happen more quickly".
BBC weather forecaster Darren Bett said the only snowfall on Thursday would be in parts of Scotland, including Perthshire and Glasgow.	BBC weather forecaster Darren Bett said the only snowfall on Thursday would be in parts of Scotland, including Perthshire and Glasgow.
Wales would be very cold with icy conditions, Northern Ireland dry and some rain or sleet was likely in Dorset and southern England, "adding to the icy mix", he said.	Wales would be very cold with icy conditions, Northern Ireland dry and some rain or sleet was likely in Dorset and southern England, "adding to the icy mix", he said.
Temperatures for many parts would be 1 or 2C (34 or 36F), he added.	Temperatures for many parts would be 1 or 2C (34 or 36F), he added.
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