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Flood warning as more snow falls in parts of UK	Flood warning as more snow falls in parts of UK
2013-01-25 22:20:04 UTC	2013-01-25 22:55:07 UTC (35 minutes later)
Heavy snow is falling across parts of Scotland and England, amid warnings of flooding to come this weekend.	Heavy snow is falling across parts of Scotland and England, amid warnings of flooding to come this weekend.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow, meaning be prepared, across much of Scotland, northern and eastern England and the Midlands.	The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow, meaning be prepared, across much of Scotland, northern and eastern England and the Midlands.
Flooding has caused major disruption to parts of Wales, with police and fire crews reportedly inundated with calls.	Flooding has caused major disruption to parts of Wales, with police and fire crews reportedly inundated with calls.
Meanwhile, a man who died when his car crashed into a Derbyshire river has been named as David Cox from Buxton.	Meanwhile, a man who died when his car crashed into a Derbyshire river has been named as David Cox from Buxton.
His wife's car crashed into the river five minutes later but she and their son escaped, as did his daughter who was in the car with him. Mr Cox, 42, worked for the BBC at its offices in Salford, Greater Manchester.	His wife's car crashed into the river five minutes later but she and their son escaped, as did his daughter who was in the car with him. Mr Cox, 42, worked for the BBC at its offices in Salford, Greater Manchester.
The fire brigade said the weather "certainly contributed" to the accident near Buxton.	The fire brigade said the weather "certainly contributed" to the accident near Buxton.
In other developments:	In other developments:
The runway at Leeds Bradford airport is temporarily closed due to snow and is expected to reopen at 23:30 GMT Flights at Manchester Airport had to be diverted after snow closed one of its runways Rail services between Stockport and Buxton are delayed by up to 60 minutes due to signalling problems caused by heavy snow In Wales, the A4601 Bwlch mountain road is closed in both directions because of ice while the A48 Cowbridge bypass is closed westbound at Aberthin, in the Vale of Glamorgan, also because of ice Cheltenham racecourse officials are "confident" of holding their key Festival Trials Day event on Saturday, but will hold an inspection on Saturday morning In West Yorkshire, the principal engineer at Kirklees Council, Stuart Hodgson, said they would have 32 gritters working across the area and 21,000 tons of rock salt available.	The runway at Leeds Bradford airport is temporarily closed due to snow and is expected to reopen at 23:30 GMT Flights at Manchester Airport had to be diverted after snow closed one of its runways Rail services between Stockport and Buxton are delayed by up to 60 minutes due to signalling problems caused by heavy snow In Wales, the A4601 Bwlch mountain road is closed in both directions because of ice while the A48 Cowbridge bypass is closed westbound at Aberthin, in the Vale of Glamorgan, also because of ice Cheltenham racecourse officials are "confident" of holding their key Festival Trials Day event on Saturday, but will hold an inspection on Saturday morning In West Yorkshire, the principal engineer at Kirklees Council, Stuart Hodgson, said they would have 32 gritters working across the area and 21,000 tons of rock salt available.
Snow is currently falling across parts of Scotland, northern England, the Midlands and into eastern England, causing disruption in some areas.	Snow is currently falling across parts of Scotland, northern England, the Midlands and into eastern England, causing disruption in some areas.
	The Environment Agency has five flood warnings and more than 70 flood alerts in place.
Met Office amber "be prepared" warnings are currently in place until 23:59 GMT for Wales, north-east and north-west England, Yorkshire and Humber, the east and west Midlands and the east of England.	Met Office amber "be prepared" warnings are currently in place until 23:59 GMT for Wales, north-east and north-west England, Yorkshire and Humber, the east and west Midlands and the east of England.
In Scotland, amber warnings cover the Highlands, Grampian, Strathclyde, Central, Tayside, Fife, south-west Scotland, Lothians and the Borders.	In Scotland, amber warnings cover the Highlands, Grampian, Strathclyde, Central, Tayside, Fife, south-west Scotland, Lothians and the Borders.
The Met Office warned of up to 10cm (4in) of snow spreading from the west, and said people should be prepared for likely disruption particularly to travel.	The Met Office warned of up to 10cm (4in) of snow spreading from the west, and said people should be prepared for likely disruption particularly to travel.
It warned that strong winds would also lead to drifting and blizzard-like conditions.	It warned that strong winds would also lead to drifting and blizzard-like conditions.
In Wales, flooding is causing major disruption to parts of Carmarthenshire, Haverfordwest and Pembrokeshire, with some residents battling to keep water out of their homes.	In Wales, flooding is causing major disruption to parts of Carmarthenshire, Haverfordwest and Pembrokeshire, with some residents battling to keep water out of their homes.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service began receiving calls at about 19:00 GMT, and local councils were asked to assist with sandbags and unblocking drains.	Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service began receiving calls at about 19:00 GMT, and local councils were asked to assist with sandbags and unblocking drains.
Meanwhile, heavy snow is causing problems for drivers in parts of south and west Cumbria.	Meanwhile, heavy snow is causing problems for drivers in parts of south and west Cumbria.
Local police are advising drivers not to travel unless they have to and have dealt with reports of a number of vehicles unable to move because of snow on the A590 at Lindale and on the A592 by the side of Windermere.	Local police are advising drivers not to travel unless they have to and have dealt with reports of a number of vehicles unable to move because of snow on the A590 at Lindale and on the A592 by the side of Windermere.
There are lane closures on the M6 motorway through the county.	There are lane closures on the M6 motorway through the county.
~~The Environment Agency has four flood warnings and more than 60 flood alerts in place.~~
Milder weather	Milder weather
BBC weather forecaster Steve Cleaton said there was a mixed picture: "When a weather front coming in from the west meets the cold air which has been hovering over the country the rain will turn to snow in Scotland, central and eastern England.	BBC weather forecaster Steve Cleaton said there was a mixed picture: "When a weather front coming in from the west meets the cold air which has been hovering over the country the rain will turn to snow in Scotland, central and eastern England.
"But there will be heavy rain in Wales, western England and Northern Ireland."	"But there will be heavy rain in Wales, western England and Northern Ireland."
He said several inches of snow had already been reported in Glasgow and Stirling.	He said several inches of snow had already been reported in Glasgow and Stirling.
Mr Cleaton said temperatures would rise over the next few days and, with the heavy rain in the west, there was the potential for flooding over the weekend in some parts.	Mr Cleaton said temperatures would rise over the next few days and, with the heavy rain in the west, there was the potential for flooding over the weekend in some parts.
The Environment Agency has warned of the risk of minor localised flooding in some areas due to the rapid thaw.	The Environment Agency has warned of the risk of minor localised flooding in some areas due to the rapid thaw.
Flood risk manager Phil Rothwell said: "We are closely monitoring the situation and have teams ready to respond to any potential flooding. People should check out if they are in a flood risk area, and sign up to free flood warnings on the Environment Agency website."	Flood risk manager Phil Rothwell said: "We are closely monitoring the situation and have teams ready to respond to any potential flooding. People should check out if they are in a flood risk area, and sign up to free flood warnings on the Environment Agency website."
Darron Burness of the AA warned motorists that ice would be a threat on sheltered stretches and higher ground, and melting snow was "likely to cause some localised flooding" so he said people should "take care and stay out of flood water".	Darron Burness of the AA warned motorists that ice would be a threat on sheltered stretches and higher ground, and melting snow was "likely to cause some localised flooding" so he said people should "take care and stay out of flood water".
The AA said it expected to attend more than 13,000 breakdowns before Saturday, compared with about 9,500 on an average Friday.	The AA said it expected to attend more than 13,000 breakdowns before Saturday, compared with about 9,500 on an average Friday.
A spokesman said breakdowns had been coming in at more than 1,000 an hour.	A spokesman said breakdowns had been coming in at more than 1,000 an hour.
He said the busiest areas were South Wales, parts of the West Country and London.	He said the busiest areas were South Wales, parts of the West Country and London.

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