Large parts of the UK, including London and the South East, are braced for heavy snow, sub-zero temperatures and freezing rain which could lead to disruption this weekend. Stranded vehicles on the roads, delayed or cancelled rail and air travel and power cuts are all likely as the country grapples with a week-long Arctic blast of wintry conditions, the Met Office said amid two amber weather warnings.
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Its latest radar maps show a mixture of rain, sleet and snow moving into southern parts of England and Wales during the spell. There is also a “good chance” that rural communities could be cut off thanks to the weather, with up to 30cm of snowfall expected in some areas.
Councils across London and southern England have activated emergency measures, including additional accommodation to help rough sleepers stay safe during the cold snap. Snow fell in Basingstoke, Watford and Wiltshire. The National Grid said there were a number of power cuts where it was working to restore power across the Midlands, south-west England and South Wales on Saturday evening, including in Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff.
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Bristol Airport suspended its operations due to the snowfall, and advised customers to contact their airlines directly. Cumbria Police said on Saturday afternoon that it had received numerous calls about a six-vehicle collision on Wrynose Pass in the Lake District.
