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Snow continued to fall over parts of south Wales and south-west England overnight as the cold spell carried on, forecasters have said. | Snow continued to fall over parts of south Wales and south-west England overnight as the cold spell carried on, forecasters have said. |
The Met Office has amber weather warnings for snow in force, affecting these areas of the country. | The Met Office has amber weather warnings for snow in force, affecting these areas of the country. |
But BBC weather forecaster Alex Deakin said there was an end in sight to the cold and wintry weather that has caused problems for the past five days. | |
He said snow flurries would ease down through Wednesday morning. | He said snow flurries would ease down through Wednesday morning. |
Milder, wet and windy weather would arrive for the weekend, he added. | Milder, wet and windy weather would arrive for the weekend, he added. |
Fresh snowfall caused further disruption as sub-zero temperatures and icy conditions affected the UK for a fifth successive day and night. | Fresh snowfall caused further disruption as sub-zero temperatures and icy conditions affected the UK for a fifth successive day and night. |
Hundreds of schools across the UK were closed for the day on Tuesday but far fewer than on Monday. | Hundreds of schools across the UK were closed for the day on Tuesday but far fewer than on Monday. |
Flights at some UK airports were cancelled and delayed, and roads and rail networks were also affected. | Flights at some UK airports were cancelled and delayed, and roads and rail networks were also affected. |
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Heathrow cancelled dozens of flights on Tuesday and warned passengers to expect further cancellations and delays, as the airport normally runs at almost 100% capacity and there is no slack in the system. | Heathrow cancelled dozens of flights on Tuesday and warned passengers to expect further cancellations and delays, as the airport normally runs at almost 100% capacity and there is no slack in the system. |
There were also delays at airports including Gatwick, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton. | There were also delays at airports including Gatwick, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton. |
National Rail said all UK train companies were expected to run a full service on Wednesday. | National Rail said all UK train companies were expected to run a full service on Wednesday. |
A Met Office amber weather warning means people should "be prepared". | A Met Office amber weather warning means people should "be prepared". |
Less severe yellow warnings for snow and ice - meaning "be aware" - are in place for most of the rest of the UK. | Less severe yellow warnings for snow and ice - meaning "be aware" - are in place for most of the rest of the UK. |
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