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UK sees return of snow, gales and ice	UK sees return of snow, gales and ice
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Fresh snowfall and gale force winds in parts of the UK are causing disruption, just weeks after severe weather led to school closures and transport problems.	Fresh snowfall and gale force winds in parts of the UK are causing disruption, just weeks after severe weather led to school closures and transport problems.
More than 50 schools have closed in Northern Ireland and Scotland, and Manchester, Leeds Bradford and Belfast City airports are experiencing delays.	More than 50 schools have closed in Northern Ireland and Scotland, and Manchester, Leeds Bradford and Belfast City airports are experiencing delays.
Snow fell overnight in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with up to 4in (10cm) on higher ground.	Snow fell overnight in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with up to 4in (10cm) on higher ground.
More snow is expected throughout the day along with 60mph to 70mph winds.	More snow is expected throughout the day along with 60mph to 70mph winds.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow, meaning be aware, for much of Scotland and England.	The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow, meaning be aware, for much of Scotland and England.
Strong winds are adding to the difficult driving conditions in affected parts of the UK. Drivers are being urged to be careful, particularly on untreated roads.	Strong winds are adding to the difficult driving conditions in affected parts of the UK. Drivers are being urged to be careful, particularly on untreated roads.
Police in Dumfries and Galloway say there has been a spate of minor accidents.	Police in Dumfries and Galloway say there has been a spate of minor accidents.
In other developments:	In other developments:
More than 20 primary schools and secondary schools in Dumfries and Galloway have closed A lorry overturned on the M74 south of junction 20 in Dumfries and Galloway More than 30 schools in Northern Ireland have closed because of the adverse weather George Best Belfast City Airport is experiencing delays to some flights, of up to two hours in some cases Belfast International Airport had a few delays on Tuesday morning but is now generally operating as normal Leeds Bradford Airport is warning of some disruption to flights and is advising passengers to contact their airline or tour operator Manchester Airport is advising travellers to allow extra time for their journey to the airport Tuesday's afternoon meeting at Sedgefield racecourse in County Durham has been abandoned due to snow	More than 20 primary schools and secondary schools in Dumfries and Galloway have closed A lorry overturned on the M74 south of junction 20 in Dumfries and Galloway More than 30 schools in Northern Ireland have closed because of the adverse weather George Best Belfast City Airport is experiencing delays to some flights, of up to two hours in some cases Belfast International Airport had a few delays on Tuesday morning but is now generally operating as normal Leeds Bradford Airport is warning of some disruption to flights and is advising passengers to contact their airline or tour operator Manchester Airport is advising travellers to allow extra time for their journey to the airport Tuesday's afternoon meeting at Sedgefield racecourse in County Durham has been abandoned due to snow
BBC weather forecaster Peter Gibbs said there had been quite a bit of drifting and snow storms would later turn to sleet and rain in some places. He warned of widespread ice on Tuesday night.	BBC weather forecaster Peter Gibbs said there had been quite a bit of drifting and snow storms would later turn to sleet and rain in some places. He warned of widespread ice on Tuesday night.
"However, the weather will not be as severe as a week or two ago. The snow will not settle as much at low levels," he added.	"However, the weather will not be as severe as a week or two ago. The snow will not settle as much at low levels," he added.
Blizzard conditions brought much of the UK to a standstill at the end of January. The cold snap was followed by widespread flooding caused by melting snow and heavy rain.	Blizzard conditions brought much of the UK to a standstill at the end of January. The cold snap was followed by widespread flooding caused by melting snow and heavy rain.

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