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UK sees return of snow, gales and ice UK sees return of snow, gales and ice
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Fresh snowfall and gale force winds in parts of the UK are causing disruption, just weeks after severe weather led to school closures and transport problems. Snow and gale force winds in parts of the UK have caused some disruption, just weeks after severe weather led to school closures and transport problems.
More than 50 schools have closed in Northern Ireland and Scotland, and Manchester, Leeds Bradford and Belfast City airports are experiencing delays. More than 50 schools were closed in Northern Ireland and Scotland, and Manchester, Leeds Bradford and Belfast City airports experienced delays.
Snow fell overnight in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with up to 4in (10cm) on higher ground. The problems were caused by snow which fell overnight in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
More snow is expected throughout the day along with 60mph to 70mph winds. The href="http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=map&map=Warnings&zoom=5&lon=-4.50&lat=55.74&fcTime=1359979260" >Met Office has issued some yellow warnings for snow and icy roads.
The href="http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=map&map=Warnings&zoom=5&lon=-4.50&lat=55.74&fcTime=1359979260" >Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow, meaning be aware, for much of Scotland and England. This means people in parts of Scotland, the north of England and the Midlands should be aware.
Strong winds are adding to the difficult driving conditions in affected parts of the UK. Drivers are being urged to be careful, particularly on untreated roads. Overnight, up to 4in (10cm) fell on higher ground, with strong winds adding to the difficult driving conditions in affected parts of the UK. Drivers were urged to be careful, particularly on untreated roads.
Police in Dumfries and Galloway say there has been a spate of minor accidents. Police in Dumfries and Galloway said there had been a spate of minor accidents on Tuesday.
In other developments:In other developments:
BBC weather forecaster Peter Gibbs said there had been quite a bit of drifting and snow storms would later turn to sleet and rain in some places. He warned of widespread ice on Tuesday night. BBC weather forecaster Mike Silverstone said there had been some snow fall during Tuesday but much of it had melted as it fell onto lower ground. The band of snow will be followed by some showers which may fall as snow on higher ground, he added.
"However, the weather will not be as severe as a week or two ago. The snow will not settle as much at low levels," he added. Widespread ice has been forecast for the north of England and Scotland overnight as temperatures fall below freezing.
Blizzard conditions brought much of the UK to a standstill at the end of January. The cold snap was followed by widespread flooding caused by melting snow and heavy rain.Blizzard conditions brought much of the UK to a standstill at the end of January. The cold snap was followed by widespread flooding caused by melting snow and heavy rain.
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