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27/02/2004
Cold spell set to continue over weekend
Motorists were warned on Friday to only travel if their journey was necessary, as heavy snow showers swept southwards across Britain.
Weather forecasters are expecting heavy snow falls in parts of Scotland, the West Country, East Anglia and southern England today. Temperatures are not expected to climb much above 3°C this afternoon.
Heavy snowfalls with gale force winds are expected to hit northern Scotland causing drifting in places. A heavy snow warning is in force for Wales, Devon and Cornwall.
The AA estimates that since the last significant snowfalls in England and Wales in 1995-1996, 4.5 million new drivers have taken to the road and most will never have driven in such difficult driving conditions.
Motoring experts recommend that drivers should exercise extreme caution when driving on snow or ice. A vehicle's stopping distance may be more than ten times that of a dry road.
If heavy snowfalls are expected and the journey is unavoidable, the AA recommend that motorists should take blankets and a shovel.
(SP)
Weather forecasters are expecting heavy snow falls in parts of Scotland, the West Country, East Anglia and southern England today. Temperatures are not expected to climb much above 3°C this afternoon.
Heavy snowfalls with gale force winds are expected to hit northern Scotland causing drifting in places. A heavy snow warning is in force for Wales, Devon and Cornwall.
The AA estimates that since the last significant snowfalls in England and Wales in 1995-1996, 4.5 million new drivers have taken to the road and most will never have driven in such difficult driving conditions.
Motoring experts recommend that drivers should exercise extreme caution when driving on snow or ice. A vehicle's stopping distance may be more than ten times that of a dry road.
If heavy snowfalls are expected and the journey is unavoidable, the AA recommend that motorists should take blankets and a shovel.
(SP)
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More Snow, More Closures
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A band of heavy snow affecting most of the UK has caused widespread transport disruption and the closure of hundreds of schools. 70 flights out of Heathrow Airport have been cancelled, alongside the closure of runways at Bristol, Cardiff and Southampton airports. Hazardous conditions are being reported on many roads.
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Heavy Snow Fall Brings Further Disruption
Heavy snow falls throughout Britain have caused further havoc and brought fresh travel disruption. The Met Office has issued a number of severe weather warnings for heavy snow in much of southern and central England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Motorists have been warned to expect delays and to exercise extra caution.
Heavy Snow Fall Brings Further Disruption
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
