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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. |