This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21115289

The article has changed 20 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 5 Version 6
Ice and snow hit travel and schools Ice and snow hit travel and schools
(about 1 hour later)
Freezing temperatures and icy conditions, as well as heavy snow in some areas, are disrupting travel as the working week begins. More than 3,000 schools have been closed across the UK as snow and icy conditions continue for a fourth day.
Hundreds of schools are closed and rail, roads and flights are hit on the fourth day of severe wintry weather. Travel has also been affected, with disruption to road and train journeys.
Met Office amber "be prepared" warnings suggest north-east England and the Scottish Borders could see 10-20cm (4-8in) of snow. Flights are suspended at East Midlands, Manchester and Leeds Bradford airports, and Heathrow has cancelled one in 10 flights because of poor visibility.
Warnings of ice affect East Anglia, southern England and south Wales. Snow is currently falling in northern England and southern and eastern Scotland, where Met Office amber "be prepared" warnings are in force.
Forecasters say they expect 10-20cm (4-8in) of snow could fall during the day and are also warning of ice affecting East Anglia, southern England and south Wales.
In other developments:In other developments:
In the areas of England and Scotland expecting the heaviest snow on Monday, it would be "blown in on a very strong easterly wind which will just blow the snow around and drift it in places, making for some really poor travelling conditions", said BBC forecaster Ben Rich. The Met Office said in the areas of England and Scotland expecting the heaviest snow on Monday, drifting is likely in strong to gale force easterly winds.
The Met Office has also imposed yellow "be aware" snow warnings for much of the eastern side of England and Scotland as well as Northern Ireland. It has also imposed yellow "be aware" snow warnings for much of the eastern side of England and Scotland as well as Northern Ireland, but says falls in these areas should ease during the day.
And forecasters also warned sub-zero overnight temperatures would lead to ice forming where snow had fallen or melted during Sunday. The forecasters warned sub-zero overnight temperatures would lead to ice forming where snow had fallen or melted during Sunday.
There are particular problems of ice predicted from an area of wet weather due to hit south-west England on Monday morning, bringing rainfall on to frozen ground as it moves across southern England. There are particular problems of ice predicted from an area of wet weather due to hit south-west England, bringing rainfall on to frozen ground as it moves across southern England.
John Caldwell, from the Highways Agency, said main roads should be clear of snow. href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21116116" >Heathrow Airport has reduced its schedule by about 10% - cutting about 130 flights - in anticipation of low visibility. A spokesman said disruption at some European airports may also have a knock-on effect to its schedule during the day.
He added: "Although we've treated the roads consistently throughout the night the roads could still have patches of ice, so those people who do have to drive, we're asking them to keep their speed down, keep the distance between themselves and the car in front to avoid any sharp braking." Meanwhile, the runway at East Midlands Airport is href="http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/emaweb.nsf" >currently closed due to poor visibility and Robin Hood Airport near Doncaster is also shut because of the weather. At Leeds Bradford airport, flights have been suspended to allow the runway to be cleared of snow.
The Highways Agency said main roads should be clear of snow.
Spokesman Jon Caldwell said: "Although we've treated the roads consistently throughout the night, the roads could still have patches of ice, so those people who do have to drive, we're asking them to keep their speed down, keep the distance between themselves and the car in front to avoid any sharp braking."
He said "hard shoulders and some of the local roads will still be very difficult".He said "hard shoulders and some of the local roads will still be very difficult".
Latest local news, travel and weather

Find your local BBC site

 Latest local news, travel and weather

Find your local BBC site

At about 05:30 GMT on Monday, BBC Radio Humberside reported a number of roads in North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire where there was 1-3ft of snow and routes were virtually impassable or only open to 4x4s.
Heathrow said the details of flight cancellations would be announced by airlines when they had finalised their schedules.
A statement from the airport added: " It is possible that weather conditions at other European airports will increase the number of cancellations."
On Sunday evening, a number of British Airways flights to Heathrow's terminal five were diverted to other UK airports after BA was unable to de-ice planes on the ground quickly enough to clear the stands.On Sunday evening, a number of British Airways flights to Heathrow's terminal five were diverted to other UK airports after BA was unable to de-ice planes on the ground quickly enough to clear the stands.
Heathrow cancelled 300 flights on Sunday, as weather conditions also forced temporary closures of Birmingham Airport and Belfast City Airport to allow snow to be cleared, and led to more than 40 cancellations at London City Airport.Heathrow cancelled 300 flights on Sunday, as weather conditions also forced temporary closures of Birmingham Airport and Belfast City Airport to allow snow to be cleared, and led to more than 40 cancellations at London City Airport.
Later on in the week, the BBC Weather centre forecasts further sleet and snow at times, with widespread frost and ice likely.Later on in the week, the BBC Weather centre forecasts further sleet and snow at times, with widespread frost and ice likely.
For more information on the weather and transport situation in your area, visit the BBC Weather website and BBC Travel News.For more information on the weather and transport situation in your area, visit the BBC Weather website and BBC Travel News.
The enhanced content on this page requires Javascript and Flash Player 9The enhanced content on this page requires Javascript and Flash Player 9

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
Temperature tab onlyTemperature tab only

Temperature (°C)

More details from BBC Weather

Temperature (°C)

More details from BBC Weather
Have you been affected by the snow? Has your travel been disrupted? Are you stuck at an airport in the UK? Please send us your comments and pictures using the form below.Have you been affected by the snow? Has your travel been disrupted? Are you stuck at an airport in the UK? Please send us your comments and pictures using the form below.
Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here.Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here.
Read the terms and conditionsRead the terms and conditions