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The Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for London as temperatures are expected to drop overnight leading to hazardous icy conditions.
It comes as several sporting events across the UK were cancelled due to extreme weather, including Crewe’s match against Bristol Rovers in the FA cup, and several Scottish League games.
Freezing temperatures this morning dropping to -10C in some parts of Scotland forced Glasgow Airport to o suspend all flight operations for most of the morning despite working overnight to clear the runway. Two flights set to arrive at Glasgow were forced divert to Edinburgh and Prestwick airports.
The Met Office said: “Rain or sleet is expected to spread from west to east across the area overnight, falling onto frozen surfaces and leading to icy patches, perhaps even where treatment has been applied.”
Fresh yellow and amber weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office as temperatures are forecast to possibly drop to a low of -12C overnight in Scotland, where many awoke to severe frozen conditions this morning.
The warnings, for snow and ice, cover much of the Midlands, Yorkshire, the North West and Wales.
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Met Office issues fresh yellow warning for large parts of UK
The Met Office has issued a new set of yellow weather warnings across the UK, where snow and ice are set to bring hazardous conditions. The warning covers large parts of the Midlands, Yorkshire, the North West and Wales. The office advises that roads and railways will likely be affected.
Met Office yellow warnings for December 02
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Albert Toth2 December 2023 11:57
Cumbria Police advise caution
Cumbria Police have advised residents to travel ‘only if necessary’ today, as the Met Office’s amber snow warning remains in place for the region. Pictures show how much snow has settled in the area.
Snow covers the ground on a road in the Lake District, Cumbria
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Albert Toth2 December 2023 18:30
London Fire Brigade issue warning
The London Fire Brigade has issued advice to anyone in the capital this weekend as temperatures are set to be ‘freezing cold’.
Albert Toth2 December 2023 18:00
In Pictures
A man carries a Christmas tree with a snow covered field with his family at Mill Farm, Bodsham
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Children play in the snow in Victoria Park, Glasgow
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Sheep stand in a snow covered field in Kent Downs
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A man feeds the ducks in Victoria Park, Glasgow
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Albert Toth2 December 2023 17:00
Mapped: Snow and ice Met Office warnings as UK hit by near -10C freeze
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Albert Toth2 December 2023 16:30
London: New Met Office weather warning issued for capital
The Met Office has issued fresh weather warnings for Sunday which includes all of London. The warning for ice is far-reaching, extending to South Wales, the Midlands, Surrey and the East. People in these areas are warned to expect slippery conditions when walking or driving.
The Met Office said: “Rain or sleet is expected to spread from west to east across the area overnight, falling on to frozen surfaces and leading to icy patches, perhaps even where treatment has been applied.”
Met Office weather warnings in place for Sunday
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Albert Toth2 December 2023 16:15
Sports cancelled across UK due to weather
A number of scheduled sports events have been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Crewe Alexandra and Bristol Rovers were due to face off today at Mornflake Stadium, Crewe’s home ground. That match has now been postponed to December 12.
Likewise, the FA cup game between non-league teams Alfreton and Walsall was postponed – only five minutes before kickoff.
Football isn’t the only sport to suffer from the cold snap either, with today’s racing at Newcastle also cancelled.
Albert Toth2 December 2023 15:56
Unhappy flyers after Glasgow Airport stops flights for morning
On X/Twitter, Glasgow Airport said at dawn: “Flight operations are currently suspended due to heavier than forecast snow. Our winter teams have been working through the night and we hope to resume operations as soon as possible.
“Please check with your airline for further flight updates.”
One passenger wrote in response: “The whole country knew it was going [to] snow, so why weren’t you prepared? You have caused misery with closing the runway, which has resulted in Tui canceling the Lapland flight.”
Another wrote: “Plane load of crying weans, due to see Santa in Lapland, leaving the airport now due to your total mismanagement.”
Glasgow Airport’s runway after heavy snow
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Albert Toth2 December 2023 15:40
In Pictures
A farmer with her cattle amongst the snow in North York Moors National Park
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Snow covers roads in the Kent Downs, United Kingdom
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A view of snow covered houses in Dover, Kent
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Albert Toth2 December 2023 15:20