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Parts of England and Wales have seen light snow overnight, as forecasters warn a second, heavier, band will fall across large areas of the UK later. A heavy and more widespread band of snow is on its way later, with up to 4in (10cm) expected to fall in some parts of England, forecasters say.
The Met Office has issued an amber "be prepared" warning for snow disruption in north-east England, Yorkshire and Humber, and the East Midlands.The Met Office has issued an amber "be prepared" warning for snow disruption in north-east England, Yorkshire and Humber, and the East Midlands.
The heaviest overnight snowfall was 1in (3cm) in Nottingham and the Pennines. It follows a light dusting in some parts of England and Wales overnight.
Parts of Scotland, which already experienced snowy scenes on Sunday, can expect to see more snow on Monday. Parts of Scotland, which already experienced snowy scenes on Sunday, can also expect to see more snow on Monday.
It marks the start of what forecasters are predicting will be a bitterly cold week.It marks the start of what forecasters are predicting will be a bitterly cold week.
Temperatures are expected to drop to around -10C across rural Scotland on Monday night and possibly as low as -4C or minus -5C across other parts of northern and eastern England. Temperatures are expected to drop to around -10C across rural Scotland on Monday night, and possibly as low as -4C or minus -5C across other parts of northern and eastern England.
During Sunday, snow fell in many parts of northern and central England, as well as in eastern Wales - although there has been little travel disruption early on Monday, despite warnings.During Sunday, snow fell in many parts of northern and central England, as well as in eastern Wales - although there has been little travel disruption early on Monday, despite warnings.
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North-east England, eastern England and Kent also saw snow late on Sunday and into Monday.North-east England, eastern England and Kent also saw snow late on Sunday and into Monday.
One of the last places to see snow was London, where it began falling after 05:00 GMT.One of the last places to see snow was London, where it began falling after 05:00 GMT.
Northern and eastern regions of England are expected to have the highest snow accumulations on Monday, the Met Office warned. There could be as much as nearly 4in (10cm) in some parts of eastern England, with more on higher ground, while central parts of the country will see up to 2in (5cm).Northern and eastern regions of England are expected to have the highest snow accumulations on Monday, the Met Office warned. There could be as much as nearly 4in (10cm) in some parts of eastern England, with more on higher ground, while central parts of the country will see up to 2in (5cm).
Wales and south-east England are also expected to see some snow during Monday, with the far south-west of England and Northern Ireland being the only regions untouched by the severe cold.Wales and south-east England are also expected to see some snow during Monday, with the far south-west of England and Northern Ireland being the only regions untouched by the severe cold.
BBC forecaster Steve Cleaton said there could be some travel disruption for those in eastern parts later. "I think particularly around Nottingham. It looks like it's going to be more of a problem this afternoon and into this evening," he said. BBC forecaster Steve Cleaton said there could be some travel disruption for those in eastern parts later.
"I think particularly around Nottingham. It looks like it's going to be more of a problem this afternoon and into this evening," he said.
Steve Crosthwaite, of the Highways Agency, said motorists should check the latest travel advice before they set out, check their vehicle is prepared for the conditions and take warm clothing and food.Steve Crosthwaite, of the Highways Agency, said motorists should check the latest travel advice before they set out, check their vehicle is prepared for the conditions and take warm clothing and food.
He said the snow was "not affecting any of our roads at the moment".He said the snow was "not affecting any of our roads at the moment".
The three Met Office amber warnings were issued at about 16:00 GMT on Sunday, having been upgraded from yellow warnings advising people to "be aware" of severe weather. They cover from 09:00 GMT to 23:00 GMT on Monday.The three Met Office amber warnings were issued at about 16:00 GMT on Sunday, having been upgraded from yellow warnings advising people to "be aware" of severe weather. They cover from 09:00 GMT to 23:00 GMT on Monday.
Yellow warnings remain in place for much of the UK.Yellow warnings remain in place for much of the UK.
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The Met Office also issued a cold weather alert, warning of a 90% probability of severe cold weather or icy conditions until Friday in parts of England. The level three alert - one beneath a national emergency - warns the weather could increase health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt services - and notifies the authorities to take action.The Met Office also issued a cold weather alert, warning of a 90% probability of severe cold weather or icy conditions until Friday in parts of England. The level three alert - one beneath a national emergency - warns the weather could increase health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt services - and notifies the authorities to take action.
The cold spell is being caused by an abrupt jump in temperatures high in the stratosphere, which can bring snow, forecasters explained.The cold spell is being caused by an abrupt jump in temperatures high in the stratosphere, which can bring snow, forecasters explained.
It is set to continue throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, with snow forecast for eastern England and Scotland on those days.It is set to continue throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, with snow forecast for eastern England and Scotland on those days.
Strengthening winds later in the week will make it feeler colder, the Met Office said.Strengthening winds later in the week will make it feeler colder, the Met Office said.

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