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~~Nearly 5,000 schools ~~have~~ ~~been~~ closed across the UK as snow and icy conditions ~~continue~~ for a fourth day.~~	Nearly 5,000 schools are closed across the UK as snow and icy conditions take hold for a fourth day.
~~Travel has also been affected, with disruption to road and ~~train~~ journeys.~~	Travel has also been affected, with disruption to road and rail journeys.
~~Flights ~~have~~ ~~been~~ suspended at ~~East~~ ~~Midlands~~ ~~and~~ Leeds Bradford ~~airports,~~ and Heathrow ~~has~~ ~~cancelled~~ one in 10 flights because of poor visibility.~~	Flights are currently suspended at Leeds Bradford Airport, and at Heathrow one in 10 flights is cancelled because of poor visibility.
~~Snow is ~~currently~~ falling in northern England and southern and eastern Scotland, where Met Office amber "be prepared" warnings ~~are~~ in force.~~	Snow is falling in northern England and southern and eastern Scotland, where the Met Office has amber "be prepared" warnings in force.
~~Forecasters say they expect 10-20cm (4-8in) of snow ~~could~~ fall during ~~the~~ ~~day~~ and are also warning of ice affecting East Anglia, southern England and south Wales.~~	Forecasters say they expect 10-20cm (4-8in) of snow to fall during Monday and are also warning of ice affecting East Anglia, southern England and south Wales.
Heathrow Airport has reduced its schedule by about 10% - cutting about 130 flights - in anticipation of low visibility. A spokesman said adverse weather conditions at other European airports meant that "further cancellations are inevitable".	Heathrow Airport has reduced its schedule by about 10% - cutting about 130 flights - in anticipation of low visibility. A spokesman said adverse weather conditions at other European airports meant that "further cancellations are inevitable".
Meanwhile, ~~the~~ ~~runway~~ at ~~East~~ ~~Midlands~~ ~~Airport~~ is ~~href="http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/emaweb.nsf"~~ ~~>currently~~ ~~closed~~ ~~due~~ to ~~poor~~ ~~visibility~~ ~~and~~ Robin Hood Airport near Doncaster is also shut because of the weather. At Leeds Bradford ~~airport,~~ flights have been suspended to allow the runway to be cleared of snow.	Meanwhile, Robin Hood Airport near Doncaster is also shut because of the weather. At Leeds Bradford Airport, flights have been suspended to allow the runway to be cleared of snow.
In other developments:	In other developments:
~~Hundreds~~ of schools across England have closed, including about 800 in East Anglia, 500 in the West Midlands, 600 in West Yorkshire, 120 in Northamptonshire and 100 in Surrey. Discussing the closures, the National Association of Head Teachers says heads have a duty of care to pupils In Wales, more than 120 schools are shut, mostly in the south Wales valleys, while in Scotland, a number of schools have closed mainly in the Borders and Aberdeenshire area. There are also closures in Northern Ireland A school bus with 20 children on board skidded off a steep road covered in slush and snow at Abercarn, Caerphilly, but no ~~one~~ was injured in the incident On the rail network, there have been delays on a number of ~~routes~~ ~~into~~ ~~London~~ with Greater Anglia, South West Trains, Southern, Virgin and Southeastern services reporting delays There are also revised services on the Gatwick Express and Eurostar The London Underground saw earlier problems on the District line because of the weather and the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Jubilee lines were running with delays during rush hour due to late running of engineering work Heavy snowfall in North Yorkshire has closed two main roads, the A169 and the A66 A woman has died after she was found collapsed in the snow in Kent A 16-year-old boy is critically ill in hospital after he hit a tree while sledging on Teesside on Sunday Tributes have been paid to climbers who died in an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands on ~~Saturday~~ Thames Valley Police officers are to receive a uniform-issue knitted hat to wear outdoors in cold weather. The force says the new black beanie has "Police" embroidered on the front previous slide next slide	Thousands of schools across England have closed, including about 800 in East Anglia, 500 in the West Midlands, 600 in West Yorkshire, 120 in Northamptonshire and 100 in Surrey. Discussing the closures, the National Association of Head Teachers says heads have a duty of care to pupils In Wales, more than 120 schools are shut, mostly in the south Wales valleys, while in Scotland, a number of schools have closed mainly in the Borders and Aberdeenshire area. There are also closures in Northern Ireland A school bus with 20 children on board skidded off a steep road covered in slush and snow at Abercarn, Caerphilly, but no-one was injured in the incident On the rail network, there have been delays on a number of routes, with Greater Anglia, South West Trains, Southern, Virgin and Southeastern services reporting delays There are also revised services on the Gatwick Express and Eurostar The London Underground saw earlier problems on the District line because of the weather and the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Jubilee lines were running with delays during rush hour due to late running of engineering work Heavy snowfall in North Yorkshire has closed two main roads, the A169 and the A66 A woman has died after she was found collapsed in the snow in Kent A 16-year-old boy is critically ill in hospital after he hit a tree while sledging on Teesside on Sunday Tributes have been paid to climbers who died in an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands on Saturday, meanwhile a fourth victim href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-21120040" >has been named Thames Valley Police officers are to receive a uniform-issue knitted hat to wear outdoors in cold weather. The force says the new black beanie has "Police" embroidered on the front previous slide next slide
The Met Office imposed yellow "be aware" snow warnings for ~~much~~ of ~~the~~ ~~eastern~~ ~~side~~ of ~~England~~ ~~and~~ ~~Scotland~~ as ~~well~~ as Northern Ireland, ~~but~~ ~~says~~ ~~falls~~ in ~~these~~ ~~areas~~ ~~should~~ ~~ease~~ ~~during~~ the ~~day.~~	The Met Office imposed yellow "be aware" snow and ice warnings for Strathclyde, Northern Ireland, Wales, the East Midlands, the east of England, south-west England, London and south-east England.
	However, it says snowfalls in these areas should ease during the day.
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~~~~The~~ ~~forecasters~~ warned sub-zero temperatures would lead to ice forming where snow had fallen or melted during Sunday.~~	Forecasters had warned sub-zero temperatures would lead to ice forming where snow had fallen or melted during Sunday.
There are particular problems of ice predicted from an area of wet weather due to hit south-west England, bringing rainfall on to frozen ground as it moves across southern England.	There are particular problems of ice predicted from an area of wet weather due to hit south-west England, bringing rainfall on to frozen ground as it moves across southern England.
In its latest weather ~~updated,~~ which is valid until 15:00 GMT on Tuesday, the Met Office ~~said~~ persistent snow ~~would~~ continue to affect much of eastern Scotland for the rest of Monday and Tuesday.	In its latest weather update, which is valid until 15:00 GMT on Tuesday, the Met Office says persistent snow will continue to affect much of eastern Scotland for the rest of Monday and Tuesday.
It added that snow should become lighter from the south later on Tuesday and winds would begin to subside.	It added that snow should become lighter from the south later on Tuesday and winds would begin to subside.
However, it warned that the public should be prepared for the risk of further disruption to travel, and the likelihood of road closures, as well as possible disruption to power supplies.	However, it warned that the public should be prepared for the risk of further disruption to travel, and the likelihood of road closures, as well as possible disruption to power supplies.
Meanwhile, the Highways Agency said main roads should be clear of snow.	Meanwhile, the Highways Agency said main roads should be clear of snow.
Later on in the week, the BBC Weather centre forecasts further sleet and snow at times, with widespread frost and ice likely.	Later on in the week, the BBC Weather centre forecasts further sleet and snow at times, with widespread frost and ice likely.
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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