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Heavy snow is beginning to fall across parts of the UK, as forecasters warn that large swathes of England could see up to 4in (10cm) fall on Monday.	Heavy snow is beginning to fall across parts of the UK, as forecasters warn that large swathes of England could see up to 4in (10cm) fall on Monday.
Met Office amber warnings to "be prepared" for snow remain in place in north-east and east England, Yorkshire and Humber, and the East Midlands.	Met Office amber warnings to "be prepared" for snow remain in place in north-east and east England, Yorkshire and Humber, and the East Midlands.
It follows a light dusting in some parts of England and Wales overnight.	It follows a light dusting in some parts of England and Wales overnight.
Parts of Scotland are also seeing heavy snowfall, causing some travel disruption for motorists.	Parts of Scotland are also seeing heavy snowfall, causing some travel disruption for motorists.
The fresh snowfall marks the start of what forecasters are predicting will be a bitterly cold week.	The fresh snowfall 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 -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 -5C across other parts of northern and eastern England.
Northern and eastern regions of England are expected to have the highest snow accumulations on Monday.	Northern and eastern regions of England are expected to have the highest snow accumulations on Monday.
There could be as much as 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). Parts of Wales and Scotland will also see up to 2in.	There could be as much as 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). Parts of Wales and Scotland will also see up to 2in.
South-east England - mostly to the north and east of London - ~~are~~ also expected to see some snow this evening, with the far south-west of England and Northern Ireland being the only regions untouched by the severe cold.	South-east England - mostly to the north and east of London - is also expected to see some snow this evening, with the far south-west of England and Northern Ireland being the only regions untouched by the severe cold.
In other developments:	In other developments:
Ice is likely to be a "widespread problem" in Wales later, the Met Office says Councils in Scotland are prepared to cope with snow and widespread ice, the country's transport minister says, while heavy snow causes travel disruption in the Grampian area Several schools are closed in Leicestershire and Rutland Major UK airports - including Heathrow and Gatwick - said they were operating as usual but advised passengers to check before they travel Leeds Bradford Airport says it is monitoring the situation after the conditions caused disruption to some flights Rail operator Greater Anglia has issued a series of service alterations and cancellations for services to East Anglia from London Liverpool Street. Speed restrictions are also in place, meaning journey times may be extended by up to 30 minutes	Ice is likely to be a "widespread problem" in Wales later, the Met Office says Councils in Scotland are prepared to cope with snow and widespread ice, the country's transport minister says, while heavy snow causes travel disruption in the Grampian area Several schools are closed in Leicestershire and Rutland Major UK airports - including Heathrow and Gatwick - said they were operating as usual but advised passengers to check before they travel Leeds Bradford Airport says it is monitoring the situation after the conditions caused disruption to some flights Rail operator Greater Anglia has issued a series of service alterations and cancellations for services to East Anglia from London Liverpool Street. Speed restrictions are also in place, meaning journey times may be extended by up to 30 minutes
BBC duty weather manager, Holly Green, said the location of the amber warnings has been shifting southwards out of the far north-east and into East Anglia.	BBC duty weather manager, Holly Green, said the location of the amber warnings has been shifting southwards out of the far north-east and into East Anglia.
"Snow is currently falling in north-east England, the Midlands and parts of southern England, and moving south-eastwards, but the risk of heavier snow and the largest total through today and tonight are going to be for Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and East Anglia, where we could see 5-10cm building up," she said.	"Snow is currently falling in north-east England, the Midlands and parts of southern England, and moving south-eastwards, but the risk of heavier snow and the largest total through today and tonight are going to be for Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and East Anglia, where we could see 5-10cm building up," she said.
During Sunday, snow fell in many parts of northern and central England, as well as in eastern Wales - although there was 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 was little travel disruption early on Monday, despite warnings.
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.
BBC forecaster Steve Cleaton said there could be some travel disruption for those in eastern parts later.	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.	"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.
	Tasmin Jeff-Johnson, from the RAC, urged motorists to take sensible shoes and a warm coat on any snow-affected journey. She also advised drivers to take a shovel and pieces of old carpet to provide traction in case of breakdown.
The four Met Office amber warnings were re-issued at about 11:30 GMT on Monday and run until 23:55 GMT.	The four Met Office amber warnings were re-issued at about 11:30 GMT on Monday and run until 23:55 GMT.
The public should be prepared for the risk of disruption, particularly to travel, the Met Office said.	The public should be prepared for the risk of disruption, particularly to travel, the Met Office said.
Yellow warnings - advising people to "be aware" of severe weather - remain in place for much of the UK.	Yellow warnings - advising people to "be aware" of severe weather - 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.
Tuesday will see some wintry showers in eastern areas - but not the amount of snow that Monday's weather front has brought in, BBC forecasters said.	Tuesday will see some wintry showers in eastern areas - but not the amount of snow that Monday's weather front has brought in, BBC forecasters said.
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