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UK weather: Snow warnings as temperatures plummet UK weather: Snow warnings as temperatures plummet
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Snow and ice are expected to cause more disruption in parts of the UK as temperatures plunge overnight.Snow and ice are expected to cause more disruption in parts of the UK as temperatures plunge overnight.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning in northern England for Friday morning with heavy snow predicted around the southern Pennines.The Met Office has issued an amber warning in northern England for Friday morning with heavy snow predicted around the southern Pennines.
A wider yellow warning for snow is also in place for Northern Ireland, parts of England and southern Scotland.A wider yellow warning for snow is also in place for Northern Ireland, parts of England and southern Scotland.
The Met Office warned the country could see the "coldest night of the year so far" in rural Scotland.The Met Office warned the country could see the "coldest night of the year so far" in rural Scotland.
A spokeswoman said: "The coldest temperature we have seen this year is minus 13C in Scotland, and we are likely to see temperatures slightly below that."A spokeswoman said: "The coldest temperature we have seen this year is minus 13C in Scotland, and we are likely to see temperatures slightly below that."
Highways England has issued a severe weather warning and said it expects snow to affect the road network during Friday morning.Highways England has issued a severe weather warning and said it expects snow to affect the road network during Friday morning.
Road users in the north of England and northern areas of the Midlands are advised to check road conditions before travelling.Road users in the north of England and northern areas of the Midlands are advised to check road conditions before travelling.
Chris Chadwick, emergency planning officer at Highways England, said people should "plan their journeys, monitor weather reports and pack a snow kit of blankets, food, water and a shovel if they really need to travel".
Snowfall of 5-10 cm is expected in parts of northern England, with up to 15cm possible over higher ground.Snowfall of 5-10 cm is expected in parts of northern England, with up to 15cm possible over higher ground.
The amber warning is in place between 04:00 GMT on Friday until 11:00 GMT. The Met Office said delays to road, rail and air travel were "likely" and warned of possible power cuts.The amber warning is in place between 04:00 GMT on Friday until 11:00 GMT. The Met Office said delays to road, rail and air travel were "likely" and warned of possible power cuts.
A yellow warning for ice on Friday has also been issued for large parts of the UK, northern Scotland and Northern Ireland.A yellow warning for ice on Friday has also been issued for large parts of the UK, northern Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Meanwhile, in Manchester, the Mancunian Way, a two-mile stretch of elevated motorway, was closed in both directions on Thursday morning, following a crash involving four vehicles.Meanwhile, in Manchester, the Mancunian Way, a two-mile stretch of elevated motorway, was closed in both directions on Thursday morning, following a crash involving four vehicles.
There were no reports of any serious injuries in the incident.There were no reports of any serious injuries in the incident.
However, with the weather set to worsen in the region, Greater Manchester Police advised people not to travel "unless absolutely necessary".However, with the weather set to worsen in the region, Greater Manchester Police advised people not to travel "unless absolutely necessary".
Flights were expected "to operate as scheduled" at Stansted Airport on Thursday, after "adverse weather conditions" forced dozens of flights to be cancelled or delayed on Wednesday.Flights were expected "to operate as scheduled" at Stansted Airport on Thursday, after "adverse weather conditions" forced dozens of flights to be cancelled or delayed on Wednesday.
Passengers, many of whom were obliged to sleep in temporary beds at the Essex airport overnight, vented their frustration on social media.Passengers, many of whom were obliged to sleep in temporary beds at the Essex airport overnight, vented their frustration on social media.
Luton Airport said it was open and the runway "operational", but flights "may be subject to delay" and passengers should check with their airline.Luton Airport said it was open and the runway "operational", but flights "may be subject to delay" and passengers should check with their airline.