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Frozen UK braced for more ice and snow Frozen UK braced for more ice and snow
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Ice and freezing temperatures are to continue across the UK, as further snow falls. Ice and freezing temperatures are continuing to affect the UK, as further snow falls.
The Met Office said a band of snow was spreading north across parts of south-east and east England and the Midlands.The Met Office said a band of snow was spreading north across parts of south-east and east England and the Midlands.
The snow, up to 8cm (3in) in places, is expected to reach north Wales and north-eastern England later.The snow, up to 8cm (3in) in places, is expected to reach north Wales and north-eastern England later.
The weather is affecting both air and rail services in the south of England. Heathrow airport has been hit by a third day of cancellations.The weather is affecting both air and rail services in the south of England. Heathrow airport has been hit by a third day of cancellations.
The airport has reduced Sunday's flight schedule by 20% because of forecast snow and low visibility.The airport has reduced Sunday's flight schedule by 20% because of forecast snow and low visibility.
Airport managers said the planned reduction - which amounts to 200-250 flights - should create enough space in the timetable to prevent any further cancellations.Airport managers said the planned reduction - which amounts to 200-250 flights - should create enough space in the timetable to prevent any further cancellations.
London City Airport has also been affected and has closed its runway until 14:00 GMT. London City Airport has also been affected and has closed its runway until 14:30 GMT. The airport urged passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport.
The airport urged passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport. Belfast City Airport's runway was also temporarily closed to allow snow to be cleared, but has since re-opened.
Gatwick and Stansted airports are operating as normal, with teams on standby to clear snow if required.
The weather has also disrupted train services with some trains being replaced by buses.The weather has also disrupted train services with some trains being replaced by buses.
Eurostar, Southeastern, South West Trains, Southern and First Capital Connect have all reported either delays or cancellations due to the adverse conditions.Eurostar, Southeastern, South West Trains, Southern and First Capital Connect have all reported either delays or cancellations due to the adverse conditions.
Southern and South West Trains will also be operating amended timetables on Monday.Southern and South West Trains will also be operating amended timetables on Monday.
In other developments:In other developments:
  • Scotland's first minister, Alex Salmond, said an avalanche in which four climbers were killed on Saturday was an 'appalling tragedy'.
  • In County Down, power has been restored to homes after engineers worked through Friday and Saturday. The power cut due to heavy snow and high winds had affected more than 2,000 homes.
  • The eastbound carriageway of the M48 Severn Bridge has reopened but the westbound carriageway remains closed due to ice.
  • In Essex, a crash in heavy snow has blocked the southbound carriageway of the A12.
The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" ice warning covering almost the whole of England, all of Wales and Northern Ireland, and the south-west corner of Scotland.The Met Office has issued a yellow "be aware" ice warning covering almost the whole of England, all of Wales and Northern Ireland, and the south-west corner of Scotland.
The warning says: "The public should be aware of the risk of localised difficult travel conditions due either to existing snow cover, or to icy surfaces."The warning says: "The public should be aware of the risk of localised difficult travel conditions due either to existing snow cover, or to icy surfaces."
Road conditions in parts of the south have been described as "miserable" and drivers have been warned to take extra care after sub-zero temperatures turned snow on some roads to black ice.Road conditions in parts of the south have been described as "miserable" and drivers have been warned to take extra care after sub-zero temperatures turned snow on some roads to black ice.
Meanwhile, Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital, which put out a call for help from 4x4 drivers to help transport staff, said it had been "overwhelmed" by the response.Meanwhile, Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital, which put out a call for help from 4x4 drivers to help transport staff, said it had been "overwhelmed" by the response.
More than 80 people had volunteered their vehicles, the hospital said.More than 80 people had volunteered their vehicles, the hospital said.
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There are also yellow snow warnings for eastern parts of England and Scotland, stretching across the Midlands into north Wales. There are also yellow warnings for snow in eastern parts of England and Scotland, stretching across the Midlands into north Wales.
A fresh band of snow started falling in parts of south-east England on Sunday morning.A fresh band of snow started falling in parts of south-east England on Sunday morning.
This is expected to move slowly north during the day to reach north-east England overnight and much of eastern Scotland by 06:00 GMT on Monday.This is expected to move slowly north during the day to reach north-east England overnight and much of eastern Scotland by 06:00 GMT on Monday.
Forecasters said the snowfall would continue in much of eastern Scotland and north-east England on Monday, while there could also be flurries in southern England and Northern Ireland.Forecasters said the snowfall would continue in much of eastern Scotland and north-east England on Monday, while there could also be flurries in southern England and Northern Ireland.
Cold weather is anticipated across the UK throughout Sunday, with temperatures at or about freezing in most areas.Cold weather is anticipated across the UK throughout Sunday, with temperatures at or about freezing in most areas.
For more information on the weather and transport situation in your area, visit the BBC Weather website and BBC Travel News.For more information on the weather and transport situation in your area, visit the BBC Weather website and BBC Travel News.
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