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| Freezing weather hits parts of UK | Freezing weather hits parts of UK |
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| Snow and bitter winds are sweeping across some areas of Britain and the Met Office has issued a weather warning for motorists. | Snow and bitter winds are sweeping across some areas of Britain and the Met Office has issued a weather warning for motorists. |
| The first snowflakes have already started falling in Scotland and north east England as strong easterly winds bring temperatures down. | |
| The Highways Agency has also warned drivers to be careful and to pack extra clothing in case of breakdowns. | The Highways Agency has also warned drivers to be careful and to pack extra clothing in case of breakdowns. |
| But forecasters predict that snowfalls will be patchy across the country. | But forecasters predict that snowfalls will be patchy across the country. |
| Eastern Scotland is likely to be worst affected , and London and south east England may see some light flurries, turning to sleet and rain later in the day. | Eastern Scotland is likely to be worst affected , and London and south east England may see some light flurries, turning to sleet and rain later in the day. |
| Gritting lorries are treating motorways and major roads, and hundreds of council workers are working on local roads. | Gritting lorries are treating motorways and major roads, and hundreds of council workers are working on local roads. |
| Temperatures will range between 0 and 3 degrees Celsius (32 to 37 Fahrenheit), but the wind will make it feel even colder. | Temperatures will range between 0 and 3 degrees Celsius (32 to 37 Fahrenheit), but the wind will make it feel even colder. |
| But the first cold snap of the New Year is likely to be short-lived, with temperatures in southern England reaching as high as 8C by tomorrow. | But the first cold snap of the New Year is likely to be short-lived, with temperatures in southern England reaching as high as 8C by tomorrow. |