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Freezing temperatures grip UK with snow and sleet expected Freezing temperatures grip UK with snow and sleet expected
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Temperatures fell well below zero in much of the UK on Saturday morning, and forecasters are predicting the cold snap will continue.Temperatures fell well below zero in much of the UK on Saturday morning, and forecasters are predicting the cold snap will continue.
Topcliffe in Yorkshire was -5.2C, while Benson, Oxfordshire, had an overnight low of -4.9C. Topcliffe in North Yorkshire was -5.2C, while Benson, Oxfordshire, had an overnight low of -4.9C.
The Met Office issued a yellow “be aware” weather warning for ice across London, the south east and south west of England, warning of the risk of injuries from slips and falls on untreated roads and pavements. The Met Office issued a yellow “be aware” weather warning for ice across London, the south-east and south-west of England, warning of the risk of injuries from slips and falls on untreated roads and pavements.
A further weather warning for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland and Wales, as well as the north of England, Yorkshire and the West Midlands, was issued on Friday night, with both warnings in place until 10am.A further weather warning for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland and Wales, as well as the north of England, Yorkshire and the West Midlands, was issued on Friday night, with both warnings in place until 10am.
Snow and sleet are expected in parts of the country throughout the day.Snow and sleet are expected in parts of the country throughout the day.
A yellow severe weather warning for #ice has been updated: https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs Stay #weatheraware @metofficeuk pic.twitter.com/fBebNh43JVA yellow severe weather warning for #ice has been updated: https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs Stay #weatheraware @metofficeuk pic.twitter.com/fBebNh43JV
The Met Office meteorologist Mark Wilson said: “The forecast is a day of sunshine and wintry showers, mostly across the north and west. It will generally be dry across the central and eastern parts of England.The Met Office meteorologist Mark Wilson said: “The forecast is a day of sunshine and wintry showers, mostly across the north and west. It will generally be dry across the central and eastern parts of England.
“In the north and west of Scotland, the showers will be wintry at times and over higher ground we are likely to see snow, although it could fall on lower ground as well. “In the north and west of Scotland, the showers will be wintry at times and over higher ground we are likely to see snow, though it could fall on lower ground as well.
“It will be a cold and breezy day, feeling incredibly cold for November.“It will be a cold and breezy day, feeling incredibly cold for November.
“Highs across the UK will be seven degrees at best, feeling colder in the wind. There will be a risk of ice throughout Saturday night into Sunday as well.”“Highs across the UK will be seven degrees at best, feeling colder in the wind. There will be a risk of ice throughout Saturday night into Sunday as well.”
National Rail said trains had been suspended between Lewes and Hastings due to “extremely icy conditions”, while Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express trains also faced disruption. National Rail said trains had been suspended between Lewes and Hastings in East Sussex due to “extremely icy conditions”, while Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express trains also faced disruption.
Disruption to Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services expected until 12:00 #UKWeather https://t.co/qHMhytR0oGDisruption to Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services expected until 12:00 #UKWeather https://t.co/qHMhytR0oG
Police reported sleet and snow on the M62 in the early hours of Saturday, while drivers in Kent were urged to be careful on the icy roads.Police reported sleet and snow on the M62 in the early hours of Saturday, while drivers in Kent were urged to be careful on the icy roads.
Public Health England (PHE) warned people to be prepared as forecasters predicted a prolonged spell of cold weather.Public Health England (PHE) warned people to be prepared as forecasters predicted a prolonged spell of cold weather.
Thomas Waite, of PHE’s extreme events team, said some people may fail to take precautions and were at “very real risk”. “We know that every winter thousands of people fall ill and many die because of exposure to cold both in the home and while outdoors,” he said.Thomas Waite, of PHE’s extreme events team, said some people may fail to take precautions and were at “very real risk”. “We know that every winter thousands of people fall ill and many die because of exposure to cold both in the home and while outdoors,” he said.
“Those most at risk include older people, very young children and those with conditions like heart and lung disease.”“Those most at risk include older people, very young children and those with conditions like heart and lung disease.”
Figures earlier this week showed there were more than 34,000 “excess deaths” in England and Wales over the last winter period - the second-highest level in eight years. Figures earlier this week showed there were more than 34,000 “excess deaths” in England and Wales over the last winter period – the second-highest level in eight years.
The Met Office said the cold weather would remain on Sunday, followed by a short-lived milder day on Monday, before a prolonged period of low temperatures throughout the next fortnight. The Met Office said the cold weather would remain on Sunday, followed by a milder day on Monday before a prolonged period of low temperatures throughout the next fortnight.