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UK weather: Travel disruption after fresh snow	UK weather: Travel disruption after fresh snow
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~~Fresh snow across parts of the UK has caused further travel disruption.~~	Fresh snow falls across parts of the UK has caused further travel disruption.
~~Norwich airport is currently closed and trains ~~between~~ the city ~~and~~ ~~Cambridge~~ have been cancelled or are running with ~~delays~~ ~~amid~~ ~~heavy~~ ~~snow~~ ~~showers.~~~~	Norwich airport is currently closed and trains to Cambridge and London from the city have been cancelled or are running with delays.
Yellow warnings advising the public to "be aware" of frozen conditions and hazardous roads in eastern England and south-east Scotland have been issued by the Met Office.	Yellow warnings advising the public to "be aware" of frozen conditions and hazardous roads in eastern England and south-east Scotland have been issued by the Met Office.
Forecasters said the cold spell would continue until Friday.	Forecasters said the cold spell would continue until Friday.
Snow has also fallen in other parts of East Anglia, as well as the East Midlands, south-east England, north-east England, south-west Scotland, Lothian and the Borders and Yorkshire and the Humber.	Snow has also fallen in other parts of East Anglia, as well as the East Midlands, south-east England, north-east England, south-west Scotland, Lothian and the Borders and Yorkshire and the Humber.
Temperatures across the UK range between 0C and 4C but forecasters said sleet and snow could result in icy stretches overnight into Wednesday as surfaces freeze under them.	Temperatures across the UK range between 0C and 4C but forecasters said sleet and snow could result in icy stretches overnight into Wednesday as surfaces freeze under them.
In other developments:	In other developments:
In Suffolk, police reported more than 30 accidents involving vehicles on roads overnight in the county and a gritting lorry crashed into a ditch during a snow flurry on the B1115 at Little Waldingfield near Sudbury In Norfolk, more than 40 schools have also been closed because of the snow. Norwich Airport said it had been closed until further notice, advising people to contact their airline The horse racing schedule has been affected, with Wednesday's meeting at Newcastle and Thursday's meeting at Market Rasen abandoned due to snow on the courses Schools have closed across Wales, where widespread icy conditions caused delays on roads and the temporary closure of the A4067 between Glais, Swansea, and Junction 45 of the M4 Many roads in the north-east of Scotland are described as hazardous, including the A90 north and south of Aberdeen. A car landed on its roof after an accident on the B979 near the Tyrebagger. Aberdeen International Airport has already seen some cancellations and at least 15 schools in the area are closed	In Suffolk, police reported more than 30 accidents involving vehicles on roads overnight in the county and a gritting lorry crashed into a ditch during a snow flurry on the B1115 at Little Waldingfield near Sudbury In Norfolk, more than 40 schools have also been closed because of the snow. Norwich Airport said it had been closed until further notice, advising people to contact their airline The horse racing schedule has been affected, with Wednesday's meeting at Newcastle and Thursday's meeting at Market Rasen abandoned due to snow on the courses Schools have closed across Wales, where widespread icy conditions caused delays on roads and the temporary closure of the A4067 between Glais, Swansea, and Junction 45 of the M4 Many roads in the north-east of Scotland are described as hazardous, including the A90 north and south of Aberdeen. A car landed on its roof after an accident on the B979 near the Tyrebagger. Aberdeen International Airport has already seen some cancellations and at least 15 schools in the area are closed
Greater Anglia said snow between Norwich and Ely meant trains were running at reduced speed and warned passengers of delays of up to 15 minutes. At ~~least~~ ~~two~~ ~~services~~ ~~were~~ ~~cancelled~~ ~~due~~ to ~~the~~ ~~weather.~~	Greater Anglia said snow between Norwich and Ely meant trains were running at reduced speed and warned passengers of delays of up to 15 minutes.
On Monday, snow across large swathes of England and parts of Scotland - particularly Aberdeenshire - led to a number of problems, including school closures and travel delays.	On Monday, snow across large swathes of England and parts of Scotland - particularly Aberdeenshire - led to a number of problems, including school closures and travel delays.
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Steve Crosthwaite, of the Highways Agency, said motorists should check the latest travel advice before they set out, check their vehicle was 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 was prepared for the conditions and take warm clothing and food.
He told BBC News: "We are using salt to treat the road network and have ploughs and snow blowers on standby if necessary. Our traffic officers are working around the clock to monitor our road network, deal with any incidents and keep traffic moving."	He told BBC News: "We are using salt to treat the road network and have ploughs and snow blowers on standby if necessary. Our traffic officers are working around the clock to monitor our road network, deal with any incidents and keep traffic moving."
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.	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.
Three Met Office yellow warnings - advising people to "be aware" of severe weather - were put in place for much of the UK on Monday afternoon.	Three Met Office yellow warnings - advising people to "be aware" of severe weather - were put in place for much of the UK on Monday afternoon.
Eddy Carroll, chief forecaster for the Met Office, said: "With some very low temperatures over the next few nights we also expect ice in many places and people should be prepared for travel problems."	Eddy Carroll, chief forecaster for the Met Office, said: "With some very low temperatures over the next few nights we also expect ice in many places and people should be prepared for travel problems."
The Met Office has issued a cold weather alert, warning of a 90% probability of severe cold weather or icy conditions until Friday in parts of England.	The Met Office has 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 below a national emergency - warns the weather could increase health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt services, and notifies the authorities to take action.	The level three alert - one below 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.
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Map Key Land Cloud Lakes, Rivers & Sea Fog Light Heavy Frost Light Heavy Pressure Fronts Cold Warm Occluded Rain Light Heavy Extreme Snow Light Heavy	Map Key Land Cloud Lakes, Rivers & Sea Fog Light Heavy Frost Light Heavy Pressure Fronts Cold Warm Occluded Rain Light Heavy Extreme Snow Light Heavy
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Have you been affected by the snow? Have you experienced any disruption? You can send us your experiences using the form below.	Have you been affected by the snow? Have you experienced any disruption? You can send us your experiences using the form below.
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