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26/11/2010
Snow And Ice Sweeps The UK
Large parts of the UK have been affected by snow and ice as the current cold weather snap continues.
The Met Office has issued warnings of heavy snow for northern Scotland, Wales and east England, while there are warnings of widespread icy conditions across Northern Ireland, west Wales and south-west England.
Thursday saw the earliest widespread snowfall in the country for 17 years, which caused disruption across the UK, with as much as six inches of snow falling in the Scottish Highlands and northern England.
There has been widespread disruption to schools and traffic chaos across the country.
There are fears that the freezing temperatures could continue for two weeks, with more snow forecast.
(KMcA/GK)
The Met Office has issued warnings of heavy snow for northern Scotland, Wales and east England, while there are warnings of widespread icy conditions across Northern Ireland, west Wales and south-west England.
Thursday saw the earliest widespread snowfall in the country for 17 years, which caused disruption across the UK, with as much as six inches of snow falling in the Scottish Highlands and northern England.
There has been widespread disruption to schools and traffic chaos across the country.
There are fears that the freezing temperatures could continue for two weeks, with more snow forecast.
(KMcA/GK)
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Commuters are to face further disruption as Britain's 'Big freeze' continues to spread chaos across the country. Forecasters have warned northern England, Scotland and Wales could be battered with the worst of the wintry conditions, which yesterday affected bus, train and air travel and saw hundreds of schools closed.
Commuters Face Delays As Big Freeze Continues
Commuters are to face further disruption as Britain's 'Big freeze' continues to spread chaos across the country. Forecasters have warned northern England, Scotland and Wales could be battered with the worst of the wintry conditions, which yesterday affected bus, train and air travel and saw hundreds of schools closed.
11 March 2004
Gritters readied as northern England prepares for snow
With snow forecast to affect western, central and northern England over the next few days, the Highways Agency's gritting fleet is being mobilised to treat ice and snow on motorways and other strategic roads. The Agency receives regular weather forecasts and mobilises its fleet gritting operation whenever ice or snow is predicted, it said.
Gritters readied as northern England prepares for snow
With snow forecast to affect western, central and northern England over the next few days, the Highways Agency's gritting fleet is being mobilised to treat ice and snow on motorways and other strategic roads. The Agency receives regular weather forecasts and mobilises its fleet gritting operation whenever ice or snow is predicted, it said.
02 February 2009
Heavy Snow Causes Chaos Across Britain
Heavy snow and wintry weather is causing chaos across Britain, with hundreds of schools being forced to shut and bus, train and air travel services temporarily closed. South-east England is the worst affected by the worst snow seen in the area for 18 years.
Heavy Snow Causes Chaos Across Britain
Heavy snow and wintry weather is causing chaos across Britain, with hundreds of schools being forced to shut and bus, train and air travel services temporarily closed. South-east England is the worst affected by the worst snow seen in the area for 18 years.
10 February 2012
Snow Follows Ice Across Parts Of England And Wales
The wintry weather will continue over the next few days as Atlantic weather systems stall as they move across the UK, bringing the mix of rain, sleet and snow. As expected, freezing rain and ice brought treacherous conditions across northern Britain on Thursday, and many parts of England and east Wales could will see snow today Friday.
Snow Follows Ice Across Parts Of England And Wales
The wintry weather will continue over the next few days as Atlantic weather systems stall as they move across the UK, bringing the mix of rain, sleet and snow. As expected, freezing rain and ice brought treacherous conditions across northern Britain on Thursday, and many parts of England and east Wales could will see snow today Friday.
22 February 2005
Cold weather set to continue
The current cold spell gripping the UK is set to continue, the Met Office has warned, with more snow showers expected across England and Wales today. South East England could see accumulations of snow of between 3 to 7cm, due to persistent snow showers, the Met Office warned.
Cold weather set to continue
The current cold spell gripping the UK is set to continue, the Met Office has warned, with more snow showers expected across England and Wales today. South East England could see accumulations of snow of between 3 to 7cm, due to persistent snow showers, the Met Office warned.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
