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| Snow hits parts of the UK with amber weather warnings in place | Snow hits parts of the UK with amber weather warnings in place |
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| Snow and ice warnings issued for parts of UK | Snow and ice warnings issued for parts of UK |
| Snow and freezing rain have swept parts of the UK, with some areas covered by amber weather warnings told to expect considerable disruption. | Snow and freezing rain have swept parts of the UK, with some areas covered by amber weather warnings told to expect considerable disruption. |
| Areas of northern England, the Midlands and Wales were forecast to be among the worst hit by the wintry weather overnight into Sunday, with as much as 20-40cm (7.8-15.7in) of snow in some places. | Areas of northern England, the Midlands and Wales were forecast to be among the worst hit by the wintry weather overnight into Sunday, with as much as 20-40cm (7.8-15.7in) of snow in some places. |
| Runways at Manchester and Liverpool airports were shut early on Sunday morning while teams worked to clear the snow. | |
| Less severe yellow weather warnings are also in force for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and elsewhere in England. | Less severe yellow weather warnings are also in force for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and elsewhere in England. |
| The amber weather warnings in place are: | The amber weather warnings in place are: |
| A warning for snow and freezing rain covering most of Wales and central England, including the Midlands and the north-west cities of Liverpool and Manchester, until noon on Sunday | A warning for snow and freezing rain covering most of Wales and central England, including the Midlands and the north-west cities of Liverpool and Manchester, until noon on Sunday |
| A separate warning for snow covering most of northern England including Leeds, Sheffield and the Lake District until midnight on Sunday. | A separate warning for snow covering most of northern England including Leeds, Sheffield and the Lake District until midnight on Sunday. |
| Your striking pictures of snow and frost across UK | Your striking pictures of snow and frost across UK |
| Amber warnings are more serious than yellow warnings and indicate a possible risk to life, as well as more significant travel disruption. | Amber warnings are more serious than yellow warnings and indicate a possible risk to life, as well as more significant travel disruption. |
| Photographs show snow settling on the ground in a number of places around the country on Saturday evening. | Photographs show snow settling on the ground in a number of places around the country on Saturday evening. |
| Areas include many parts of Wales along with western, central and southern counties in England including Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire. | Areas include many parts of Wales along with western, central and southern counties in England including Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire. |
| Bristol airport halted flights for a period of Saturday evening. Operations restarted around around 23:00 GMT but passengers were warned there could be ongoing delays on Sunday and to check with their airline before traveling. | Bristol airport halted flights for a period of Saturday evening. Operations restarted around around 23:00 GMT but passengers were warned there could be ongoing delays on Sunday and to check with their airline before traveling. |
| Wiltshire Police said the weather was "causing chaos" all over the county, while Avon and Somerset Police warned of significant road disruption. Both forces advised only to travel if necessary. | Wiltshire Police said the weather was "causing chaos" all over the county, while Avon and Somerset Police warned of significant road disruption. Both forces advised only to travel if necessary. |
| The National Grid said there were a number of power cuts and they were working to restore power to some properties, including in Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff. | The National Grid said there were a number of power cuts and they were working to restore power to some properties, including in Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff. |
| Snow has fallen in a number of places on Saturday night including Gloucestershire (pictured), Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire in England, as well as in Wales | Snow has fallen in a number of places on Saturday night including Gloucestershire (pictured), Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire in England, as well as in Wales |
| A zone of wet weather will continue to move northwards across England and Wales overnight, turning readily to snow as it interacts with the cold air that is sitting across the UK. | A zone of wet weather will continue to move northwards across England and Wales overnight, turning readily to snow as it interacts with the cold air that is sitting across the UK. |
| The heaviest snow is expected in higher parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England with up to 30-40cm possible over the mountains of north Wales, the Peak District and the Pennines. | The heaviest snow is expected in higher parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England with up to 30-40cm possible over the mountains of north Wales, the Peak District and the Pennines. |
| At lower levels some disruptive snow is likely but in places this will mix with rain - falling on cold surfaces, leading to the threat of ice. | At lower levels some disruptive snow is likely but in places this will mix with rain - falling on cold surfaces, leading to the threat of ice. |
| Much of England and Wales is covered by a separate yellow warning for snow and freezing rain into Sunday, though there is uncertainty over how disruptive the adverse weather could be, with milder temperatures forecast. | Much of England and Wales is covered by a separate yellow warning for snow and freezing rain into Sunday, though there is uncertainty over how disruptive the adverse weather could be, with milder temperatures forecast. |
| Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather? | Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather? |
| What are cold weather payments and who can get them? | What are cold weather payments and who can get them? |
| How to keep babies warm during cold weather and other winter tips | How to keep babies warm during cold weather and other winter tips |
| How to drive in snow and icy weather | How to drive in snow and icy weather |
| How do cold weather health alerts work? | How do cold weather health alerts work? |
| Does the UK get less snow than it used to? | Does the UK get less snow than it used to? |
| Prof Liz Bentley, chief executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that freezing rain occurs when droplets fall onto surfaces at temperatures below zero degrees and instantly freeze, causing a "glazed ice" on the ground. | Prof Liz Bentley, chief executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that freezing rain occurs when droplets fall onto surfaces at temperatures below zero degrees and instantly freeze, causing a "glazed ice" on the ground. |
| Eastern parts of Northern Ireland could also see a small amount of snow overnight, with up to 10cm possible over the hills. | Eastern parts of Northern Ireland could also see a small amount of snow overnight, with up to 10cm possible over the hills. |
| Snow and ice will affect parts of southern and eastern Scotland through the early hours, with wintry showers in the north also giving the chance of slippery conditions. | Snow and ice will affect parts of southern and eastern Scotland through the early hours, with wintry showers in the north also giving the chance of slippery conditions. |
| Across southern counties of England and southern Wales any snow is likely to turn back to rain as milder air pushes in, with temperatures in parts south west England set to be as high as 12C by the end of the night. | Across southern counties of England and southern Wales any snow is likely to turn back to rain as milder air pushes in, with temperatures in parts south west England set to be as high as 12C by the end of the night. |
| Snow covering a residential road in Pontypridd, Wales | Snow covering a residential road in Pontypridd, Wales |
| On Sunday further snow is expected to accumulate across parts of northern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, where it will remain cold. | On Sunday further snow is expected to accumulate across parts of northern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, where it will remain cold. |
| Heavy rain will be more of an issue across Wales, central and southern England where milder conditions will develop. | Heavy rain will be more of an issue across Wales, central and southern England where milder conditions will develop. |
| Fresh yellow weather warnings will also come into force in some areas on Sunday. | Fresh yellow weather warnings will also come into force in some areas on Sunday. |
| Heavy rain and thawing snow could lead to flooding in some parts of north-west England and Wales, while localised snow and ice warnings cover parts of Scotland where it will remain cold. | Heavy rain and thawing snow could lead to flooding in some parts of north-west England and Wales, while localised snow and ice warnings cover parts of Scotland where it will remain cold. |
| Temperatures are forecast to dip again from Monday, and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) amber cold weather health alerts for all of England remain in place. | Temperatures are forecast to dip again from Monday, and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) amber cold weather health alerts for all of England remain in place. |
| You can keep up to date with BBC Weather forecasts online and on the app. | You can keep up to date with BBC Weather forecasts online and on the app. |
| Join the BBC Weather Watchers community here. | Join the BBC Weather Watchers community here. |
| Get in touch | Get in touch |
| Has your area been affected by the adverse weather? Share your stories. | Has your area been affected by the adverse weather? Share your stories. |