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| Parts of Scotland and northern England are facing blizzard conditions and could see snowfalls of 20cm (7.8in), weather forecasters say. | Parts of Scotland and northern England are facing blizzard conditions and could see snowfalls of 20cm (7.8in), weather forecasters say. |
| The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning across the whole of Yorkshire, where the conditions have already closed several roads. | The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning across the whole of Yorkshire, where the conditions have already closed several roads. |
| Passengers checking into Leeds Bradford International Airport face "indefinite delays" because of the snow. | Passengers checking into Leeds Bradford International Airport face "indefinite delays" because of the snow. |
| Police have warned motorists of hazardous driving conditions. | Police have warned motorists of hazardous driving conditions. |
| Several parts of the UK saw snowfall overnight with Scotland and northern England worst affected. | Several parts of the UK saw snowfall overnight with Scotland and northern England worst affected. |
| Across southern England and south Wales, heavy rain is forecast to fall, but this could turn to ice in places. | Across southern England and south Wales, heavy rain is forecast to fall, but this could turn to ice in places. |
| Up to six inches of snow have already fallen on high ground in North Yorkshire. | Up to six inches of snow have already fallen on high ground in North Yorkshire. |
| Blizzard conditions have closed the Trans-Pennine route between the A67 and Brough and problems have been reported on the M62. | Blizzard conditions have closed the Trans-Pennine route between the A67 and Brough and problems have been reported on the M62. |
| The A1 northbound has closed after a lorry jack-knifed between junctions 56-57 and Durham Police have closed the snow gates on the A66 at Bowes both ways until the heavy snow subsides. | The A1 northbound has closed after a lorry jack-knifed between junctions 56-57 and Durham Police have closed the snow gates on the A66 at Bowes both ways until the heavy snow subsides. |
| 'Virtually impassable' | 'Virtually impassable' |
| Northumbria Police have warned motorists taking the A1 north of Alnwick to be extremely careful. They have blamed snowfall for a number of accidents caused by drivers crashing into parked cars. | Northumbria Police have warned motorists taking the A1 north of Alnwick to be extremely careful. They have blamed snowfall for a number of accidents caused by drivers crashing into parked cars. |
| The A68 at Carter Bar and at Ellishaw, towards Otterburn, was reported to be "virtually impassable". | The A68 at Carter Bar and at Ellishaw, towards Otterburn, was reported to be "virtually impassable". |
| In Lancashire, more than 100 schools have closed because of the heavy weather conditions while heavy and drifting snow in parts of County Durham and Darlington have also been reported. | In Lancashire, more than 100 schools have closed because of the heavy weather conditions while heavy and drifting snow in parts of County Durham and Darlington have also been reported. |
| More than 100 schools in West Yorkshire, 70 schools in North Yorkshire and 29 in the Newcastle area have closed because of the snow. | |
| The main travel routes in Scotland are open, although the A9 is "passable with care" at Drumochter. | The main travel routes in Scotland are open, although the A9 is "passable with care" at Drumochter. |
| Snow has also been reported in Argyll, Dumfries and Galloway and on high ground throughout the country. | Snow has also been reported in Argyll, Dumfries and Galloway and on high ground throughout the country. |
| A Met Office spokesman said: "The main risk is for falls of snow across the north Midlands, northern England and Scotland. | A Met Office spokesman said: "The main risk is for falls of snow across the north Midlands, northern England and Scotland. |
| "On higher ground we could see up to 20cm and lower down and in more populated areas 2cm-5cm (1in-2in) is likely. | "On higher ground we could see up to 20cm and lower down and in more populated areas 2cm-5cm (1in-2in) is likely. |
| "There may be a dusting for inland Wales and parts of the Midlands."The north of England has been buffeted by cold weather this week | "There may be a dusting for inland Wales and parts of the Midlands."The north of England has been buffeted by cold weather this week |
| The snow is expected to be accompanied by strong winds. | The snow is expected to be accompanied by strong winds. |
| MeteoGroup weather forecaster Rachel Vince blamed last night's big freeze on precipitation moving in from the west and turning into snow as it met the cold air. | MeteoGroup weather forecaster Rachel Vince blamed last night's big freeze on precipitation moving in from the west and turning into snow as it met the cold air. |
| She said: "As this rain moves in it is bringing in some milder air. In most places it will have turned to rain during the morning. | She said: "As this rain moves in it is bringing in some milder air. In most places it will have turned to rain during the morning. |
| "Only the hills of northern England and eastern parts of Scotland will see much snow lying on the ground later today. Elsewhere, rain will have washed the snow away." | "Only the hills of northern England and eastern parts of Scotland will see much snow lying on the ground later today. Elsewhere, rain will have washed the snow away." |
| Through Thursday temperatures are expected to lift to 3-4C (37-39F) in Scotland and 10C (50F) across southern England. | Through Thursday temperatures are expected to lift to 3-4C (37-39F) in Scotland and 10C (50F) across southern England. |
| Alternative transport | Alternative transport |
| The Met Office spokesman said Thursday's morning rush-hour would be difficult, but that much of the snow in England would be gone by lunchtime although it is tipped to stay longer in Scotland. | The Met Office spokesman said Thursday's morning rush-hour would be difficult, but that much of the snow in England would be gone by lunchtime although it is tipped to stay longer in Scotland. |
| The AA advised commuters to keep to main roads and drive at a speed suitable for the conditions. | The AA advised commuters to keep to main roads and drive at a speed suitable for the conditions. |
| AA president Edmund King said: "Commuters can help themselves by checking information on the local weather and travel situation, following practical tips like not leaving your car on a sloped drive overnight, and thinking about walking or using public transport if practical." | AA president Edmund King said: "Commuters can help themselves by checking information on the local weather and travel situation, following practical tips like not leaving your car on a sloped drive overnight, and thinking about walking or using public transport if practical." |
| Meanwhile, bookmakers have cut the odds on a white Christmas in the wake of the snow already seen and the further falls forecast. | Meanwhile, bookmakers have cut the odds on a white Christmas in the wake of the snow already seen and the further falls forecast. |
| Ladbrokes has cut the odds on a white Christmas in London to 11/4 from 3/1 following another run of money. | Ladbrokes has cut the odds on a white Christmas in London to 11/4 from 3/1 following another run of money. |
| The bookmaker was originally offering 7/1 for snow on 25 December in the capital. | The bookmaker was originally offering 7/1 for snow on 25 December in the capital. |
| Glasgow is 2/1 to see snow, from an opening quote of 8/1. Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester are at 4/1. | Glasgow is 2/1 to see snow, from an opening quote of 8/1. Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester are at 4/1. |
| Send your pictures and videos of snow to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124. If you have a large file you can upload here. | Send your pictures and videos of snow to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124. If you have a large file you can upload here. |
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