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Snow flurries forecast across UK Snow flurries forecast across UK
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Snow is expected to fall over much of the UK and is likely to cause disruption in some areas on Thursday.Snow is expected to fall over much of the UK and is likely to cause disruption in some areas on Thursday.
The Met Office said about 2cm of snow is likely in central and southern England, with up to 5cm in north-east England and eastern Scotland. The BBC Weather Centre said south-east England and East Anglia could see 4cm of snow, with north-east England and eastern Scotland likely to get 5cm.
The Met Office says "there is the possibility of disruption due to snow across many parts of the UK." The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning across many parts of the UK for Thursday and Friday.
But the cold snap is expected to pass quickly, with milder weather on Friday and Saturday. However, the cold snap is expected to pass quickly, with milder weather on Friday and Saturday.
Central and southern England is expected to see the most snow on Thursday morning, with about 2cm expected in Hampshire, Lincolnshire, Kent and London. Motorways and other major roads are being treated ahead of the forecast snow, the Highways Agency said.
The snow will settle inland, but not in coastal areas where there is likely to be rain. Strong winds
We will need to be prepared and wrap up well against the cold weather as we head back to work in 2008 Brian GoldingMet Office The Met Office has forecast most of the snow in southern England for Thursday morning, with about 2cm expected in Hampshire, Lincolnshire, Kent and London.
Daytime temperatures will struggle to get above 2 or 3C in these areas and a strong wind is likely to make the weather feel much colder. The snow may settle briefly inland, but not in coastal areas where there is likely to be rain.
And temperatures will be around 3C in Cardiff. ADVICE FOR DRIVERS Carry warm clothing, food, water, boots, de-icer, torch and spade in your carPlan your journey before leaving homeCheck the weather forecastCheck your route for delaysSource: Highways Agency
The cold weather is expected to move north over the course of the day. Daytime temperatures will struggle to get above 2 or 3C in these areas and a strong wind could make it feel much colder. Temperatures in Cardiff will be about 3C.
The north-east of England and east Scotland is set to see the coldest weather in the afternoon and evening, with up to 5cm of snow in some areas and deeper snowfall in the Grampians. The cold weather is expected to move north during the day.
'Real change' The north-east of England and east Scotland are set to see the coldest weather in the afternoon and evening, with up to 5cm of snow in some areas and deeper snowfall in the Grampians.
And the likelihood of frost and icy roads - coupled with poor visibility - may make driving hazardous in the worst hit areas, particularly on untreated roads. Poor visibility
Brian Golding, head of forecasting at the Met Office, said: "We will notice a real change to some cold and wintry weather. The likelihood of frost and icy roads - coupled with poor visibility - may make driving hazardous in the worst hit areas, particularly on untreated roads.
"We will need to be prepared and wrap up well against the cold weather as we head back to work in 2008." The Highways Agency has advised drivers to check weather forecasts and road conditions, prepare for their journey and delay travelling if the weather becomes severe.
A Met Office spokesman added that "the cold snap will not last long". A Highways Agency spokesman said: "Our winter fleet will be out treating our network of motorways and all major A roads."
"It will become milder on Friday through to Saturday," he said. BBC weather presenter Chris Fawkes said there would be little time for building snowmen, especially in southern England.
"It will turn milder on Thursday night across the South. But snow in eastern Scotland and the North East could settle."
The weekend however would be warmer, with wind and rain, he said.
Parts of Wales and the Midlands were under snow last November, the first fall this winter.
And last February, there was gridlock on the roads and many schools were closed after heavy snow fell over some parts of England and Wales.