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22/01/2007
Winter weather warning alert
Wintry weather warnings have been issued for all parts of the UK except for the south east.
Roads were closed across England last night as several inches of snow fell.
Britain and Ireland are to face a cold spell of weather that will see temperatures hover around zero in some parts as biting winds, sleet and snow are expected as far south as Kent.
Last night many routes in Derbyshire and Yorkshire were closed by snowfalls.
Today temperatures are forecast to plummet as cold weather moves across the UK towards Thursday.
Further snow is expected in northern regions on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Roads were closed across England last night as several inches of snow fell.
Britain and Ireland are to face a cold spell of weather that will see temperatures hover around zero in some parts as biting winds, sleet and snow are expected as far south as Kent.
Last night many routes in Derbyshire and Yorkshire were closed by snowfalls.
Today temperatures are forecast to plummet as cold weather moves across the UK towards Thursday.
Further snow is expected in northern regions on Wednesday and Thursday.
(SP/EF)
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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.
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with clear skies this evening. Patchy cloud will increase at times overnight, but some clear spells too. Light winds and some patchy shallow mist or fog towards dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
