Schools shut, major airport closes runways due to ‘heavy snow’ & significant flooding to hit after -11C weekend carnage
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BRITS are facing travel chaos and school closures this morning with warnings in place for snow, ice and flooding across the UK. Heavy snow over the weekend led to major disruption, including airports closing runways, while cars were left stranded. Temperatures then plummeted to -11C overnight.
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But the thawing snow, combined with heavy rain, means fresh hazards for the start of the new week in some areas. Met Office warnings for snow, ice and rain remain in place until this afternoon. The Environment Agency has also issued nearly 400 warnings and alerts for flooding.
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Deputy chief forecaster Mike Silverstone said: "The low pressure that brought the snow and heavy rain in the south will move out to the east by Monday. "This will allow a cold northerly flow to become established again for much of next week. "This will bring further sleet, snow and hail showers to northern Scotland in particular, but possibly to some other areas, especially near western coasts, with a fair amount of dry and bright weather elsewhere.".
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He added: "Temperatures will remain below average, with widespread frost and the threat of ice at times. "Some areas, especially in the north, may struggle to get above freezing for several days.". Many local authorities are yet to decide on whether schools will be open, and must assess overnight's snowfall in order to reach a call.
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