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Warnings remain in place as England hit by more snow	Warnings remain in place as England hit by more snow
2012-02-10 08:50:24 UTC	2012-02-10 09:30:08 UTC (40 minutes later)
Severe weather warnings for ice and snow are in place across much of England, after the second significant snowfall in less than a week.	Severe weather warnings for ice and snow are in place across much of England, after the second significant snowfall in less than a week.
Snow fell in most parts of England and parts of Wales overnight but other areas of the UK largely saw rain.	Snow fell in most parts of England and parts of Wales overnight but other areas of the UK largely saw rain.
Ice in parts of Wales and England is causing hazardous driving conditions.	Ice in parts of Wales and England is causing hazardous driving conditions.
The largest amount of snow fell in Lincolnshire - 8cm (3in) - and the coldest temperature, of -7C, was recorded at Houghton Hall in Norfolk.	The largest amount of snow fell in Lincolnshire - 8cm (3in) - and the coldest temperature, of -7C, was recorded at Houghton Hall in Norfolk.
Further light snow will affect some areas of Wales and south-west England during Friday morning, but amounts are expected to be small.	Further light snow will affect some areas of Wales and south-west England during Friday morning, but amounts are expected to be small.
'Quieter weekend'	'Quieter weekend'
There should be a slight thaw setting in over the weekend, BBC forecasters said.	There should be a slight thaw setting in over the weekend, BBC forecasters said.
However, an "amber" warning from the Met Office - the ~~second-highest~~ level of alert - remains in place for nine parts of England, telling people to "be prepared" for severe cold weather, icy conditions and heavy snow until Monday.	However, an "amber" warning from the Met Office - the third-highest level of alert - remains in place for nine parts of England, telling people to "be prepared" for severe cold weather, icy conditions and heavy snow until Monday.
"Yellow" warnings, telling people to "be aware" for snow and ice are also in place for much of England and southern and eastern Wales.	"Yellow" warnings, telling people to "be aware" for snow and ice are also in place for much of England and southern and eastern Wales.
BBC forecaster Laura Gilchrist said snow began falling in north-west 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-west 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, although parts of Monmouthshire, Powys and the south Wales valleys saw a "dusting" of snow.	There was little snow elsewhere, although parts of Monmouthshire, Powys and the south Wales valleys saw a "dusting" of snow.
Our forecaster said it was cold overnight but there had not been any "significant" drops in temperature.	Our forecaster said it was cold overnight but there had not been any "significant" drops in temperature.
She said no more snow was expected on Friday, and it was "easing away now".	She said no more snow was expected on Friday, and it was "easing away now".
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.
'Potential disruption'	'Potential disruption'
Ice and snow continue to affect many parts of England and Wales this morning, although not severe enough to cause major problems for travellers, forecasters said.	Ice and snow continue to affect many parts of England and Wales this morning, although not severe enough to cause major problems for travellers, forecasters said.
Surrey Police are advising residents and motorists to take care, with up to 5cm of snow expected to have fallen by early on Friday.	Surrey Police are advising residents and motorists to take care, with up to 5cm of snow expected to have fallen by early on Friday.
"The freezing conditions could lead to some potential disruption on the road network, particularly during the morning rush hour," a spokesman said.	"The freezing conditions could lead to some potential disruption on the road network, particularly during the morning rush hour," a spokesman said.
In south Wales, the A470 is closed after two vehicles crashed on ice near Nant Ddu between Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil at 05:45 GMT on Friday. Icy conditions on the roads are being reported in parts of north and south Wales, where temperatures remain close to freezing.	In south Wales, the A470 is closed after two vehicles crashed on ice near Nant Ddu between Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil at 05:45 GMT on Friday. Icy conditions on the roads are being reported in parts of north and south Wales, where temperatures remain close to freezing.
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Train companies are also gearing up to deal with the bad weather, with Network Rail running empty "ghost" trains and de-icer units being used to try to keep tracks and overhead cables free of snow and ice.	Train companies are also gearing up to deal with the bad weather, with Network Rail running empty "ghost" trains and de-icer units being used 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 for 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 for 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 said they were open and operating as normal and were not expecting disruption despite the wintry weather.	Gatwick, London Luton, Birmingham International and Stansted said they were open and operating as normal and were not expecting disruption despite the wintry weather.
'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 that road conditions are expected to remain hazardous, describing Thursday's freezing rain as a "perfect storm".	A spokesman for Cumbria County Council warned that 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.
North West Ambulance Service said its control centres answered more than 700 emergency calls on Thursday and responded to 187 incidents where patients had fallen.	North West Ambulance Service said its control centres answered more than 700 emergency calls on Thursday and responded to 187 incidents where patients had fallen.
Meanwhile, 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.	Meanwhile, 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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