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17/12/2010
Big Freeze Returns To British Isles
All part of the UK and the Irish Republic are today heading for a blanket of heavy show as the Met Office predicted night-time temperatures will drop to -5C in some parts of the country.
Snow began to fall in central London today and in Essex, and there were even fears that grit supplies nationwide have not been replenished since the cold snap in January, raising the prospect of further difficulties for motorists.
In Northern Ireland motorists are being warned of treacherous conditions and asked only to travel if absolutely necessary and the Met Office has a weather warning in place until 6pm on Friday amid warnings of more heavy showers.
Flights are suspended at Belfast City Airport until noon while City of Derry Aiport and Belfast International Airport are also currently closed.
In the mainland, the coldest weather will occur between Wednesday and Friday, with up to 10cm (4in) of snow forecast across the east of Scotland and England, raising the prospect of disruption to travel on rail and roads.
The areas likely to be worst hit are Kent, East Sussex, and East Anglia. Snow is also expected to settle in the northeast of England and on the North York Moors.
Later in the week, western parts of the UK will bear the brunt of the low temperatures because of limited cloud cover, with temperatures falling as low as -6C overnight. Eastern parts of the country will experience temperatures as low as -3C, the Met Office said.
In the Republic of Ireland, a government briefing has been arranged as another bout of severe weather hits there too.
In response to the influx of freezing conditions, the Inter Agency Co-ordination Group on Severe Weather was meeting this morning in Dublin to discuss the matter.
A weather warning from their Met Office said very cold wintry weather would continue into next week with ice by day and by night.
Further snow showers are expected today, mainly in Connacht, Ulster and West Munster, while total accumulations up to lunchtime were predicted to reach five to ten centimetres over Ulster and Connacht with the worst of the snow is expected for high ground, with the possibly some drifting, but totals of 2-5 cm were recorded elsewhere.
(BMcC/GK)
Snow began to fall in central London today and in Essex, and there were even fears that grit supplies nationwide have not been replenished since the cold snap in January, raising the prospect of further difficulties for motorists.
In Northern Ireland motorists are being warned of treacherous conditions and asked only to travel if absolutely necessary and the Met Office has a weather warning in place until 6pm on Friday amid warnings of more heavy showers.
Flights are suspended at Belfast City Airport until noon while City of Derry Aiport and Belfast International Airport are also currently closed.
In the mainland, the coldest weather will occur between Wednesday and Friday, with up to 10cm (4in) of snow forecast across the east of Scotland and England, raising the prospect of disruption to travel on rail and roads.
The areas likely to be worst hit are Kent, East Sussex, and East Anglia. Snow is also expected to settle in the northeast of England and on the North York Moors.
Later in the week, western parts of the UK will bear the brunt of the low temperatures because of limited cloud cover, with temperatures falling as low as -6C overnight. Eastern parts of the country will experience temperatures as low as -3C, the Met Office said.
In the Republic of Ireland, a government briefing has been arranged as another bout of severe weather hits there too.
In response to the influx of freezing conditions, the Inter Agency Co-ordination Group on Severe Weather was meeting this morning in Dublin to discuss the matter.
A weather warning from their Met Office said very cold wintry weather would continue into next week with ice by day and by night.
Further snow showers are expected today, mainly in Connacht, Ulster and West Munster, while total accumulations up to lunchtime were predicted to reach five to ten centimetres over Ulster and Connacht with the worst of the snow is expected for high ground, with the possibly some drifting, but totals of 2-5 cm were recorded elsewhere.
(BMcC/GK)
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Rare Red Weather Warning Issued
The Met Office has issued a "rare" red warning for snow for parts of Wales on Friday. The weather service said that while snow is expected across much of Wales the warning applies to the Heads of the Valleys and Brecon Beacons areas of south Wales. A red warning is "rare and means take action", BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway has said.
Rare Red Weather Warning Issued
The Met Office has issued a "rare" red warning for snow for parts of Wales on Friday. The weather service said that while snow is expected across much of Wales the warning applies to the Heads of the Valleys and Brecon Beacons areas of south Wales. A red warning is "rare and means take action", BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway has said.
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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.
