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Edited by Owen Amos

  1. It's bye for now - stay warm

    Snowy rooftops in Wolverhampton this morningPA Media

    A snowy scene in Wolverhampton this morning

    We're going to pause our coverage here - thanks very much for following along with us this morning.

    As a reminder:

    • Many of the Met Office's yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been lifted, although some remain in place
    • A new ice warning will kick in for more of the east coast of England from 16:00, as well as much of mid and north Wales, Northern Ireland, the West Midlands and North West England
    • In Scotland, almost 100 schools are closed today and up to 5cm of snow is expected to fall in northern Scotland

    You can read more about the cold weather here. Take care, stay warm!

    This page was edited by Marita Moloney, Tinshui Yeung and Owen Amos and written by Adam Goldsmith and Ruth Comerford.

    The scene in Newtonhill, Aberdeenshire this morning@slynchie / BBC Weather Watchers

    The scene in Newtonhill, Aberdeenshire this morning

  2. RAC records 'really sharp rise in breakdowns'

    Darnell Saunders of Buffalo checks his car, following a deadly Christmas blizzard, in the western portion of New York, U.S., December 27, 2022Reuters

    The RAC is reporting this morning that many drivers' batteries have failed because of the cold weather.

    Spokesman Rod Dennis says his roadside assistance teams have seen "a really sharp rise in breakdowns", which he puts down largely to people's batteries "failing in the cold".

    Dennis says this is "inevitable" but also urges people to try not to rush out of the house without planning their journeys.

  3. Met Office clears most weather warnings across England and Wales

    The Met Office has lifted most of the yellow weather warnings that had been covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

    A yellow snow and ice warning remains in place for northern and western Scotland, as well as the east coast of England.

  4. BBC Weather Watchers capture a snowy start across the UK

    A dog runs through snow with his ears flapping@Curly Claire/BBC Weather Watchers

    There were no concerns about a disrupted commute for this furry friend in Hoveringham, Nottinghamshire

    A fawn in the snow@Beverley/ BBC Weather Watchers

    Wildlife in Rossendale, Lancashire also took time to explore their snowy surroundings

    A snowy scene with hills and trees@Olga/BBC Weather Watchers

    There was a snowy sunrise in Bettws Gwerfil Goch, Denbighshire

    A view of the snow covered rail tracks and platforms at Goathland train station in North YorkshirePA Media

    And covered the tracks at Goathland railway station in North Yorkshire

  5. Nearly 100 schools and nurseries closed in Scotland

    Katy Scott
    BBC Scotland news

    Nearly 100 schools and nurseries have been closed due to adverse weather in Scotland.

    In Aberdeenshire, 46 schools have closed with many others opening later on or without pupil transport.

    The Highland Council have closed 33 schools and nurseries and Moray Council have closed 11.

    Two schools in Shetland are closed and some transport has been cancelled to schools that remain open.

    And school transport in Orkney could be delayed depending on local conditions.

  6. Met Office issues new yellow warning for snow and ice in Scotland

    The Met Office has issued another yellow warning for snow and ice across northern and western Scotland.

    The update mentions that areas including Inverness, Peterhead, and Lochgilphead should prepare for frequent snow showers with a risk of hail.

    They predict 2-5cm of snow will fall widely, which may lead to power cuts and affect mobile coverage.

    This warning is expected to remain in effect from 10:00 today until 12:00 tomorrow.

    We'll keep you updated with any further news.

    You can also check back to our earlier summary for the warnings that are still in place.

  7. Your pictures: Overnight snowfall dusts streets and gardens

    If you're just waking up and putting the kettle on, why not snap a picture and show us the view from your window?

    Here's a selection of how some of the UK's gardens and streets are looking after last night's snowfall:

    A garden covered in a deep blanket of snowViv Cakici

    In Shropshire, residents such as Viv awoke to a heavy blanket of snow covering their gardens

    A snowy road with a cathedral tower in the distance in HerefordRodric Jenkin

    Driving conditions appear difficult in Hereford, where snow has settled on roads and parked cars overnight

    A snowy road and a cathedral in HerefordKurt Radford

    In another view of Hereford, it's a wintery scene as Christmas lights hover over the snowy road

  8. It feels like freezing for most of us

    Simon King
    BBC weather presenter and meteorologist

    Temperatures at this time in November would normally be around 7 to 11C across the United Kingdom.

    With the cold Arctic air across the UK today however, maximum temperatures will range from 2 to 7C.

    That doesn’t tell the whole story, unfortunately, because there’ll be quite a brisk north or north-westerly wind and that brings wind chill. It will therefore feel like it’s freezing for most of us.

    Map of temperatures around the UK

  9. Here are some tips for driving in snow and ice

    First, clear your windscreen, windows, roof and lights of any snow - but don't use boiling water, as this can crack the glass.

    If you drive a manual car, pull away gently in second gear and stay in a higher gear for better control. Most automatics have a "snow" or "winter" gearbox mode.

    Careful driving is all about looking ahead. Brake, steer and accelerate smoothly, but don't drive too slowly or you might lose momentum when you need it.

    And remember, stopping distances are up to 10 times greater in snow and ice, so give yourself plenty of time to react.

    A graphic of stopping distances for cars driving in snow and ice. These increase by up to 10 times.

  10. Train delays in north Wales

    A frosty start has led to ongoing delays for some commuters in north Wales.

    There are expected delays on the rail line between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog because of severe weather.

    The line was closed on Sunday, with replacement buses running until 7:00 this morning.

    Trains are now running, but National Rail says "there may be some delays" until 09:00.

    We'll keep an eye on any transport delays due to the weather and bring you the latest updates here.

  11. Bus and train services in parts of Scotland likely facing disruption

    Ken Gibson
    BBC Scotland Aberdeen

    Forty schools are closed in Aberdeenshire this morning and eight are shut in Moray after further heavy snow overnight.

    Stagecoach says a number of bus services are likely to be delayed, altered or cancelled due to the conditions, while a fallen tree is blocking the rail line between Huntly and Keith.

    A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice covering the north of Scotland is in place until 10:00 GMT.

  12. Northern Ireland escapes worst of the weather

    Ciaran McCauley
    BBC News NI

    Northern Ireland has avoided the worst of the snow.

    Some higher areas – such as the hilly Glenshane Pass in County Londonderry – have seen a heavier amount but the roads remain open.

    Some areas of lower ground, like Ballymena, has woken up to a light layer. But life continues pretty much as normal for commuters and schoolchildren this morning.

  13. Forty schools closed in Scotland as temperatures dip

    Katy Scott
    BBC Scotland news

    Heavy snow was falling in Lochcarron in the Highlands@Ingrid/BBC Weather Watches

    Heavy snow was falling in Lochcarron in the Highlands overnight

    After the coldest start to winter Scotland has seen since 1998 yesterday, the freezing weather is only set to continue.

    Warnings for snow and ice cover north, west and south-east Scotland until 10:00 GMT.

    Motorists have been warned of potential icy conditions on the roads, with more snowfall seen across the Highlands and Aberdeenshire.

    For central, southern and eastern parts it’s dry but temperatures aren’t much above freezing.

    A tree has fallen on the train line between Keith in Moray and Huntly in Aberdeenshire, which could impact the line between Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

    About 32 schools have been closed due to the weather in Aberdeenshire as well as ten schools and nurseries in Moray.

  14. In pictures: UK wakes up to chilly conditions and snowfall

    It’s a cold, frosty and icy start to your Wednesday.

    While locally across Scotland, northern England and north Wales the temperature fell as low as -7C last night, most of us will be waking up to temperatures below freezing this morning.

    The BBC's Weather Watchers have been up early to capture the conditions in their part of the UK:

    Snow and a pink sunrise Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire@Tammy/BBC Weather Wacthers

    The icy start brought a scenic sunrise this morning in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire

    Heavy snow in a back garden@Tyke/BBC Weather Watchers

    There were lots of accumulations in this back garden in Auchleven, Aberdeenshire overnight

    Housing estate with cars and road covered in snow@Stormchaser Al/BBC Weather Watchers

    And this wintry scene was captured in Halesowen, Dudley

  15. The latest forecast: Bitterly cold day ahead with more snow to fall in some areas

    Simon King
    BBC weather presenter and meteorologist

    Temperatures this morning fell to -7.8C in the Grampians, -7C in Shap, Cumbria and -6.4 in Bala, Gwynedd.

    But widely, temperatures across the UK fell to around -1 to -4C, giving a widespread frost this morning.

    This also means it’ll be icy on untreated surfaces.

    Further heavy snow has fallen in northern Scotland but there’s also fresh snow on the ground in north Wales and the Midlands as wintry showers moved through early this morning.

    Throughout today there’ll be more snow in parts of Scotland, north Wales and also over higher ground of eastern England. Otherwise, lots of sunshine expected.

    It will feel bitterly cold for the time of year with maximum temperatures around 1 to 5C, but add on the wind chill, it’ll feel more like below freezing for most of us.

  16. Has your morning been disrupted by the snow?

    Snow in SandwellBBC Weather Watchers

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  17. Where do the snow and ice warnings cover?

    A BBC map showing areas of the UK under yellow weather warning. Northern Ireland, western and northern Scotland along with eastern, southern and central areas of England and eastern parts of Wales.

    As we've reported, yellow warnings for ice and snow are in place for areas in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

    A yellow ice warning covers large areas of England, including much of the south and West Midlands, until at least 10:00 GMT.

    Five other yellow snow and ice warnings are also in place, also expected to last until 10:00 for the most part. They cover these regions:

    • The east coast of England - from East Anglia up to north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (this is the only warningdue to last until 12:00 today)
    • Most of Wales, as well as some areas of the West Midlands in England
    • The west coast of Scotland, including the Outer Hebrides
    • Northern Scotland, including Shetland and Orkney
    • Most of Northern Ireland

  18. Parts of UK set for disruption after heavy snowfall

    Snow in Aberdeenshire@Tyke/BBC Weather Watchers

    Welcome back to our live coverage of the first snow of the season, with many parts of the UK waking up this morning to chilly temperatures and blankets of flurries.

    The freezing temperatures and snowfall are expected to cause travel disruption during this morning's rush hour.

    Yellow warnings for ice and snow are in effect across parts of all four nations, meaning it is likely that the weather will cause disruption to travel, and the danger of slips and falls on icy ground.

    Forecasters are advising that vehicles could be stranded, power cuts may occur and rural areas could be cut off.

    National Rail has advised passengers to check their journey before they travel, with various routes set to be affected across the UK.

    Our teams here in London and across the four nations will be bringing you live updates - plus lots of snow pictures - so stay with us.

  19. We're cl-cl-closing our UK snow coverage, so here's the latest

    Rachel Flynn
    Live reporter

    A family and a dog enjoy the snow, sledging down a hillPA Media

    People play in the snow on the hills of Buxton, Derbyshire

    The UK had its first taste of winter today, as icy conditions covered areas across Northern England, Wales and the Midlands.

    It brought snow days - after more than 200 schools closed - and significant travel disruption, with thousands of passengers facing difficulty.

    The Met Office has issued six active yellow weather warnings, covering the east of England, northern and western Scotland, Northern Ireland, and central and southern Wales - with many continuing overnight.

    Jack Frost will be out in Scotland tonight, with some parts predicted to face temperatures of -9C (16F).

    BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the weekend is set to be a lot milder - see the rest of the UK's weather forecast here.

    This page was edited by Marita Moloney, Nathan Williams, Matt Spivey and Adam Durbin. It was written by Asya Robbins, Seher Asaf, Alex Loftus, Imogen James, Adam Goldsmith and myself, thanks for joining us.

  20. Where do the snow and ice warnings cover?

    Several weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office over the course of the day, so here’s a final look at where and what is in place for the evening and into tomorrow:

    A yellow ice warning covers large areas of England, including much of the south and West Midlands, until at least 10:00 GMT.

    Five other yellow snow and ice warnings are also in place, also expected to last until 10:00 for the most part. They cover these regions:

    • The east coast of England - from East Anglia up to north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (this is the only warningdue to last until 12:00 tomorrow)
    • Most of Wales, as well as some areas of the West Midlands in England
    • The west coast of Scotland, including the Outer Hebrides
    • Northern Scotland, including Shetland and Orkney
    • Most of Northern Ireland

    For a reminder of the difference between these levels of warnings, and what precautions you can take to keep safe, have a look at our post from earlier on.