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Rain, sleet and snow are set to affect most parts of the UK on Wednesday, weather forecasters say.Rain, sleet and snow are set to affect most parts of the UK on Wednesday, weather forecasters say.
The Met Office has issued warnings of heavy snow in parts of Wales, the West Midlands, London and southern England.The Met Office has issued warnings of heavy snow in parts of Wales, the West Midlands, London and southern England.
The snowfall has already caused 50 schools across Gloucestershire to close for the day.The snowfall has already caused 50 schools across Gloucestershire to close for the day.
Drivers have also been warned to stay clear of the A417 in Gloucester and a meeting at Newbury Racecourse has been abandoned due to snow.Drivers have also been warned to stay clear of the A417 in Gloucester and a meeting at Newbury Racecourse has been abandoned due to snow.
However, the weather is not expected to reach the Arctic conditions experienced across the UK during the past few weeks.However, the weather is not expected to reach the Arctic conditions experienced across the UK during the past few weeks.
Although south Wales valleys, Powys, Monmouthshire and north Wales could see between 5-10cm (2-4in), particularly on higher ground.Although south Wales valleys, Powys, Monmouthshire and north Wales could see between 5-10cm (2-4in), particularly on higher ground.
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Gloucestershire County Council has said that students' external exams are still expected to go ahead this week despite the closures.Gloucestershire County Council has said that students' external exams are still expected to go ahead this week despite the closures.
The weather has caused severe delays in the area, with police again being forced to use 4x4 vehicles to get to traffic accidents.The weather has caused severe delays in the area, with police again being forced to use 4x4 vehicles to get to traffic accidents.
The A419 at Sapperton was closed due to a jack-knifed lorry while police blamed delays on the A436 at Severn Springs on the snow.The A419 at Sapperton was closed due to a jack-knifed lorry while police blamed delays on the A436 at Severn Springs on the snow.
Nine schools in Shropshire, 13 in Herefordshire and seven in Worcestershire have also closed because of the weather.Nine schools in Shropshire, 13 in Herefordshire and seven in Worcestershire have also closed because of the weather.
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 websiteWEATHER 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
Seven schools in Torfaen and one in Powys have also shut.Seven schools in Torfaen and one in Powys have also shut.
Newbury Racecourse clerk Richard Osgood said he made his decision to abandon the meet after rain turned into snow.Newbury Racecourse clerk Richard Osgood said he made his decision to abandon the meet after rain turned into snow.
He said: "It's getting worse and the snow is falling on the course and it's dangerous."He said: "It's getting worse and the snow is falling on the course and it's dangerous."
The Environment Agency has issued several flood warnings.The Environment Agency has issued several flood warnings.
Places to be careful around include the River Severn flowing from Tewkesbury to Gloucester, and the footpaths along the River Ouse in York.Places to be careful around include the River Severn flowing from Tewkesbury to Gloucester, and the footpaths along the River Ouse in York.
The snow is the result of cold air from the continent meeting a frontal system originating in the Atlantic.The snow is the result of cold air from the continent meeting a frontal system originating in the Atlantic.
BBC weatherman Philip Avery says Plymouth will be the first place to experience milder weather.BBC weatherman Philip Avery says Plymouth will be the first place to experience milder weather.
The cold snap comes as the UK prepares to receive stores of grit ordered from abroad.The cold snap comes as the UK prepares to receive stores of grit ordered from abroad.
On Tuesday Transport Secretary Lord Adonis advised ministers that stocks of gritting salt were being replenished after supplies were heavily depleted by the snowfalls of recent weeks.On Tuesday Transport Secretary Lord Adonis advised ministers that stocks of gritting salt were being replenished after supplies were heavily depleted by the snowfalls of recent weeks.
Meanwhile it has been confirmed that the bad weather between 13 December and 19 January affected the punctuality of the UK's trains.Meanwhile it has been confirmed that the bad weather between 13 December and 19 January affected the punctuality of the UK's trains.
Network Rail said 20% of trains across the network failed to run on time.Network Rail said 20% of trains across the network failed to run on time.
A spokesman for the Association of Train Operating Companies said that train companies had managed to keep services running in "extremely testing circumstances" and staff had worked "around the clock" to "ensure disruption remained at a minimum".A spokesman for the Association of Train Operating Companies said that train companies had managed to keep services running in "extremely testing circumstances" and staff had worked "around the clock" to "ensure disruption remained at a minimum".
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