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UK set for more winter disruption Rain and snow promise more chaos
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Further disruption is expected across the UK later with the arrival of a winter storm bringing rain and snow. Further disruption is expected to hit the UK, with much of the country braced for heavy rain or more snow.
Heavy rain is falling over southern and south-western England, while more snow is due to arrive in Wales and the Midlands, creating blizzard conditions. Up to two inches of rain is expected in southern England, with six flood warnings issued across the south west.
It follows a week which saw the heaviest snowfall in the UK for 18 years, closing schools and crippling transport networks. More snow is due to arrive in Wales and the Midlands later, creating blizzard conditions at a time when road salt supplies are running out in many areas.
Some councils have begun to run out of supplies of salt for gritting. It follows a week which saw the UK's heaviest snowfall for 18 years, closing schools and crippling public transport.
Overnight, some snow fell in Northern Ireland, southern and central Scotland, and parts of the Midlands and the north west of England.Overnight, some snow fell in Northern Ireland, southern and central Scotland, and parts of the Midlands and the north west of England.
In Aviemore, Inverness-shire, the temperature dropped to -18C (-0.4F) overnight, which the Met Office said was the lowest temperature since January 2003.In Aviemore, Inverness-shire, the temperature dropped to -18C (-0.4F) overnight, which the Met Office said was the lowest temperature since January 2003.
The storm will spread from southern England and Wales to the Midlands and continue overnight into Tuesday, the BBC Weather Centre said. There will be heavy-lying snow by tomorrow morning Matt TaylorBBC weather forecaster Map: UK snowfall Monday has brought at least an inch of rain to almost all of the south of England, with some areas experiencing twice that amount. There will be heavy-lying snow by tomorrow morning Matt TaylorBBC weather forecaster Map: UK snowfall
It could bring up to six inches of snow (15cm) in some areas, and up to an inch-and-a-half of rain in others. Where it is falling on areas that have already seen snow, the rain is adding to the threat of flooding.
Gale force winds will cause drifting where snow is falling and exacerbate already freezing temperatures. The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings affecting homes and businesses near parts of the rivers Axe and Coly, near Axminster in Devon; along with the Wey, Char and upper Frome, in Dorset; and the River Cam and Doniford Stream in Somerset.
Rain falling on areas that have already seen snow will add to the potential for flooding. A further 24 areas in the south west are on flood watch - meaning low lying land and roads could be affected - along with 16 more in southern England and the Anglia region.
BBC forecaster Matt Taylor said heaviest rain was falling over England's southern counties. Elsewhere, the agency is warning of flooding in coastal areas of north-eastern England, while Gloucestershire County Council is warning residents to be prepared for localised problems.
He said snow was likely to begin falling over eastern Wales and the west and southern Midlands on Monday evening, spreading north as far as Nottinghamshire overnight. BBC forecaster Matt Taylor said the rain will turn to snow over eastern Wales and the west and southern Midlands on Monday evening, spreading north as far as Nottinghamshire overnight.
"There will be heavy-lying snow by tomorrow morning - up to 5cm (2in) of snow generally but we could see 10cm in some places and 15cm on higher ground," he said. Up to six inches (15cm) could fall in some areas. Gale force winds will cause drifting where snow is falling and exacerbate already freezing temperatures.
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"There will be heavy-lying snow by tomorrow morning - up to 5cm (2in) of snow generally but we could see 10cm in some places and 15cm on higher ground," he said.
Localised sleet and light snow in the north of England should have less of an impact, while Northern Ireland and Scotland should escape further significant snowfall.Localised sleet and light snow in the north of England should have less of an impact, while Northern Ireland and Scotland should escape further significant snowfall.
However, it will be another freezing night in the Highlands, Mr Taylor added.However, it will be another freezing night in the Highlands, Mr Taylor added.
Some councils in England have already been running out of road salt, with the Highways Agency saying supplies were "very limited".Some councils in England have already been running out of road salt, with the Highways Agency saying supplies were "very limited".
There was some relief in Scotland as a ship unloaded 6,000 tonnes of salt from Tarragona in Spain at Aberdeen harbour. The city's council said it was a scheduled delivery.HAVE YOUR SAYWe had a further two inches of snow overnight, on top of the four inches of ice that has been accumulating since last MondayBrendan, East YorkshireSend us your commentsThere was some relief in Scotland as a ship unloaded 6,000 tonnes of salt from Tarragona in Spain at Aberdeen harbour. The city's council said it was a scheduled delivery.HAVE YOUR SAYWe had a further two inches of snow overnight, on top of the four inches of ice that has been accumulating since last MondayBrendan, East YorkshireSend us your comments
Another container ship is travelling from Spain, laden with a further 40,000 tonnes of salt, and a third is also heading to the UK with salt from Germany. Both are expected to dock on Wednesday.Another container ship is travelling from Spain, laden with a further 40,000 tonnes of salt, and a third is also heading to the UK with salt from Germany. Both are expected to dock on Wednesday.
Monday saw far fewer schools closed across Britain, although 55 were shut in Aberdeenshire. There were 13 closed across Wales and eight in Bedfordshire, with just a handful shut in other local authority areas across southern England.Monday saw far fewer schools closed across Britain, although 55 were shut in Aberdeenshire. There were 13 closed across Wales and eight in Bedfordshire, with just a handful shut in other local authority areas across southern England.
Meanwhile, the debate continues over whether last week's snow caused Britain to grind to a halt too easily.Meanwhile, the debate continues over whether last week's snow caused Britain to grind to a halt too easily.
The leader of Devon and Cornwall Business Council Tim Jones said too many schools and businesses "panicked", costing the region's economy £40m.The leader of Devon and Cornwall Business Council Tim Jones said too many schools and businesses "panicked", costing the region's economy £40m.
In London, Tube workers are angry at being told they will not be paid if they failed to turn up for work during last week's heavy snow.In London, Tube workers are angry at being told they will not be paid if they failed to turn up for work during last week's heavy snow.
They have accused Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for London of hypocrisy, given that all bus services in the capital and much of the Tube network were withdrawn last Monday.They have accused Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for London of hypocrisy, given that all bus services in the capital and much of the Tube network were withdrawn last Monday.
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