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Severe weather warning after snow Severe warning about ice on roads
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The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the North East after a morning of heavy snowfall. The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning as icy conditions look set to grip roads in the North East.
More than 100 schools were closed on Thursday across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Teesside. After a day of heavy snowfall, temperatures dropped to minus two degrees overnight.
Two flights from Newcastle Airport were cancelled and three were diverted as snow was cleared from the runway. Passengers can expect some delays. More than 100 schools were closed on Thursday as snow up to six centimetres deep caused chaos.
Durham Tees Valley airport remains closed this evening. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines. Flights from Newcastle airport were affected and Durham and Tees Valley airport was forced to close. Passengers are advised to check before flying.
Northumbria Police has warned drivers only to go out if necessary, describing some areas as "treacherous". Northumbria Police has confirmed that all roads are open but warned motorists to be extra careful when embarking on journeys.
The A68 at Carter Bar, Northumberland, was shut because of the weather.
Visibility on the A1 around Tyneside was poor, according to police.Visibility on the A1 around Tyneside was poor, according to police.
A spokeswoman said: "Northumbria Police are warning motorists to stay at home unless their journey is essential because of heavy snowfall on the region's roads. Up to 6cm is expected in some places." Berwick, Bellingham and Carter Bar areas were badly affected.
She said the Berwick, Bellingham and Carter Bar areas were badly effected. The Highways Agency confirmed that there were severe delays and accidents on main roads across the region.
The Highways Agency said: "Drivers in the North East, Yorkshire and Humber are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel today as snow and freezing temperatures are forecast."
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