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Icy roads hazard after snow fell in England and Wales	Icy roads hazard after snow fell in England and Wales
2012-02-10 16:10:05 UTC	2012-02-10 18:20:15 UTC (about 2 hours later)
The snow that fell in England and Wales overnight will turn to ice later, causing potentially hazardous driving conditions, the Met Office has warned.	The snow that fell in England and Wales overnight will turn to ice later, causing potentially hazardous driving conditions, the Met Office has warned.
Snow fell in many areas, while other parts of the UK mainly had rain.	Snow fell in many areas, while other parts of the UK mainly had rain.
Dozens of schools in England closed, including 30 in Staffordshire and Cheshire, one in Wiltshire, four in Lincolnshire and two in Cambridgeshire.	Dozens of schools in England closed, including 30 in Staffordshire and Cheshire, one in Wiltshire, four in Lincolnshire and two in Cambridgeshire.
Temperatures will drop to -10C (14F) in rural areas and -4C (25F) in towns on Friday night, said BBC forecasters.	Temperatures will drop to -10C (14F) in rural areas and -4C (25F) in towns on Friday night, said BBC forecasters.
The Met Office has issued "yellow" warnings, telling people to "be aware" of ice between 17:00 GMT on Friday and midday on Saturday across England and Wales.	The Met Office has issued "yellow" warnings, telling people to "be aware" of ice between 17:00 GMT on Friday and midday on Saturday across England and Wales.
Motorists should be aware that driving conditions could become hazardous, it said.	Motorists should be aware that driving conditions could become hazardous, it said.
Cold alert	Cold alert
A "level three" cold weather alert, issued by the Met Office on behalf of the Department of Health, also remains in place for England, telling people to "be prepared" for severe cold weather and icy conditions until Monday morning.	A "level three" cold weather alert, issued by the Met Office on behalf of the Department of Health, also remains in place for England, telling people to "be prepared" for severe cold weather and icy conditions until Monday morning.
The largest amount of snow overnight fell in Lincolnshire, which had up to 8cm (3in), and the coldest temperature, of -7C, was recorded at Houghton Hall in Norfolk.	The largest amount of snow overnight fell in Lincolnshire, which had up to 8cm (3in), and the coldest temperature, of -7C, was recorded at Houghton Hall in Norfolk.
BBC forecaster Laura Gilchrist said snow began falling in north-east England and the north-west Midlands on Thursday evening, before gradually moving through the East Midlands and down towards central southern England.	BBC forecaster Laura Gilchrist said snow began falling in north-east England and the north-west Midlands on Thursday evening, before gradually moving through the East Midlands and down towards central southern England.
The largest snowfalls were seen in South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, she said, but nearly all parts of England would have seen snow overnight.	The largest snowfalls were seen in South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, she said, but nearly all parts of England would have seen snow overnight.
There was little snow elsewhere in the UK, although parts of Monmouthshire, Powys and the south Wales valleys had a "dusting".	There was little snow elsewhere in the UK, although parts of Monmouthshire, Powys and the south Wales valleys had a "dusting".
Clear skies will lead to a hard frost on Friday night across England and Wales, with temperatures dropping to as low as -8C.	Clear skies will lead to a hard frost on Friday night across England and Wales, with temperatures dropping to as low as -8C.
'Ghost trains'	'Ghost trains'
Ice and snow continued to affect many parts of England and Wales on Friday morning, although not severely enough to cause major problems for travellers, forecasters said.	Ice and snow continued to affect many parts of England and Wales on Friday morning, although not severely enough to cause major problems for travellers, forecasters said.
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London's commuters faced delays on a number of Tube lines after the capital had several centimetres of snow overnight.	London's commuters faced delays on a number of Tube lines after the capital had several centimetres of snow overnight.
There were delays on the Circle, District, and Hammersmith & City lines, Transport for London said.	There were delays on the Circle, District, and Hammersmith & City lines, Transport for London said.
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In south Wales, a man died in a collision involving a lorry and car on the A470 in Powys early on Friday.	In south Wales, a man died in a collision involving a lorry and car on the A470 in Powys early on Friday.
Icy conditions on the roads are being reported across south Wales, where temperatures remain close to freezing.	Icy conditions on the roads are being reported across south Wales, where temperatures remain close to freezing.
Network Rail has been running empty "ghost" trains and de-icer units to try to keep tracks and overhead cables free of snow and ice.	Network Rail has been running empty "ghost" trains and de-icer units to try to keep tracks and overhead cables free of snow and ice.
The Association of Train Operating Companies said: "The whole industry will be working hard to get people from A to B as quickly and reliably as possible."	The Association of Train Operating Companies said: "The whole industry will be working hard to get people from A to B as quickly and reliably as possible."
Passengers heading to Heathrow are advised to check their flight's status before setting off and to allow extra time for their journey after it was hit by light snow overnight.	Passengers heading to Heathrow are advised to check their flight's status before setting off and to allow extra time for their journey after it was hit by light snow overnight.
However, a spokesman said no disruption was expected.	However, a spokesman said no disruption was expected.
Gatwick, London Luton, Birmingham International and Stansted airports said they were open and operating as normal and were not expecting disruption.	Gatwick, London Luton, Birmingham International and Stansted airports said they were open and operating as normal and were not expecting disruption.
'Perfect storm'	'Perfect storm'
On Thursday, the A66 trans-Pennine route was closed after a number of lorries jack-knifed near Stainmore in Cumbria and there have been a large number of crashes on the M6. There were more than 100 road incidents in Cumbria.	On Thursday, the A66 trans-Pennine route was closed after a number of lorries jack-knifed near Stainmore in Cumbria and there have been a large number of crashes on the M6. There were more than 100 road incidents in Cumbria.
A spokesman for Cumbria County Council warned road conditions are expected to remain hazardous, describing Thursday's freezing rain as a "perfect storm".	A spokesman for Cumbria County Council warned road conditions are expected to remain hazardous, describing Thursday's freezing rain as a "perfect storm".
Meanwhile, tributes have been paid to a classic car enthusiast who died after falling into a lake at a golf club in Surrey.	Meanwhile, tributes have been paid to a classic car enthusiast who died after falling into a lake at a golf club in Surrey.
It is thought Tim Waddingham, 53, from Rudgwick, West Sussex, may have been trying to rescue his dog from the ice.	It is thought Tim Waddingham, 53, from Rudgwick, West Sussex, may have been trying to rescue his dog from the ice.
The sports schedule has been affected by the weather.	The sports schedule has been affected by the weather.
Saturday's League One games between Brentford and Oldham, Stevenage and Carlisle and MK Dons and Bury have been postponed. No new dates have been confirmed.	Saturday's League One games between Brentford and Oldham, Stevenage and Carlisle and MK Dons and Bury have been postponed. No new dates have been confirmed.
The opening round of rugby league's Northern Rail Cup on Sunday was also affected. London Skolars' home game against Toulouse was called off because of snow and Swinton's tie at York was also postponed.	The opening round of rugby league's Northern Rail Cup on Sunday was also affected. London Skolars' home game against Toulouse was called off because of snow and Swinton's tie at York was also postponed.
The horse racing meetings at Newbury, Uttoxeter and Warwick also fell victim to the freezing conditions.	The horse racing meetings at Newbury, Uttoxeter and Warwick also fell victim to the freezing conditions.
Charities are warning that elderly people are among the most vulnerable in the cold weather and urge people to check on their older relatives or neighbours.	Charities are warning that elderly people are among the most vulnerable in the cold weather and urge people to check on their older relatives or neighbours.
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