East of England snow disruption latest

Summary

More snow predicted as weather continues to cause disruption
Some schools close for the third day in a row
Rescue vehicles stuck in snow while helping others
Drifting snow continues to make some rural areas impassable
Ipswich Town, Norwich City, Northampton Town, Colchester United and Peterborough United matches postponed

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Police 'working hard' to clear roadspublished at 12:30 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Norfolk officers are "working hard" to clear several roads in the county, the force has said.
Teams are out with water and will be carrying out "welfare checks to those who have been stuck in the traffic."
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Snow scenes: Video from around the East of Englandpublished at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
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True gritpublished at 12:20 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
The gritters are already out on their second run in Bedford today and are expected to be out again at 15:00.
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Snow continues to fallpublished at 12:20 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Dan Holley
BBC Look East weather
The Beast From The East is set to continue, with more snow showers expected.
Widespread ice and drifting snow is also forecast overnight.
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Norwich airport closedpublished at 12:18 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Norwich Airport has just announced that because of an "adverse weather alert, external", the airport will be closed until 18:00.
It’s shut so workers can clear and de-ice the runway.
Public transport to and from the airport is "extremely limited" and "hotel accommodation is saturated," bosses said.
Customers are advised to contact airlines directly.
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Cambridge night shelter appeals for hot drink suppliespublished at 11:56 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
A Cambridge night shelter for the homeless is appealing for donations to cope with an increase in people using its services during the freezing weather.
Jimmy's, which is based in East Road in the city, says it's in need of coffee, hot chocolate, sugar and biscuits "due to the extra people we are accommodating during the current cold snap", staff say on Twitter.
The shelter has been running in Cambridge city centre for 20 years.
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Power cuts across Norfolk and Suffolkpublished at 11:31 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
David Keller
BBC News
I've been checking the latest list by UK Power Networks, external.
It appears 362 properties are currently experiencing power loss around Norwich riverside, the Forncetts, south of the city, and on the Broads around Woodbastwick.
About 460 properties are also affected around Carlton Colville and Gisleham in Suffolk.
It's hoped power will be back on this afternoon.
'Be responsible' when contacting policepublished at 11:30 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
A warning has been handed out by Bedfordshire Police for people to "be responsible when contacting them."
Ch Insp Rachael Glendenning said: "When severe weather hits there are additional pressures on the emergency services, so it is important to ensure that you use the emergency 999 number and 101 non-emergency number responsibly.
"When snow came our way in December last year, we received more than 450 extra calls in to our control room one day and not all of them were relevant.
"Using 999 or 101 for something that is not a policing matter ties up our call handlers, and may delay getting help to those who are in real need of police assistance," she said.
Police checking on drivers stuck in Norfolk snowpublished at 11:29 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
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Snowy riverpublished at 11:21 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Life in Bedford seems to be carrying on as normal after some snow fell overnight and this morning.
It's very cold out though and parts of the River Great Ouse are frozen.
Drivers struggle in Hertfordshire snowpublished at 11:19 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
It appears the snow is falling further south...
This is what drivers are currently having to tackle on the hill by St Michael's church in Bishop's Stortford.
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The snow keeps on coming...published at 11:18 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
If you've only just put the snowballs down, a reminder that Greater Anglia services have been badly affected by overnight snowfall in Norfolk.
The train operator has announced that all services may be subject to cancellations or alterations for the rest of the day.
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Meanwhile, British Transport Police have shared this picture of snow falling outside Norwich train station.
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Cambridge in the snow: Your picturespublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Orla Moore
BBC Local Live
Our BBC Radio Cambridgeshire colleague Sue Dougan snapped these freezing frames out on the Great Ouse this morning as the Cambridge women's rowing team took to the water.
Driving advice from Suffolk Policepublished at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
If you're driving today, here are the steps you should take according to police...
- Always ensure all windows are fully cleared of snow, frost and condensation before setting off on a journey - it is illegal to drive with obscured vision.
- Ensure that dirt, salt and snow is cleared away from light fixtures.
- Also clear snow from the top of the car as this can fall down and obscure your windscreen while you are driving.
- Keep windscreen washer fluid topped up as windscreens quickly become dirty from traffic spray and salt from the roads.
- If you get stuck in the snow stay with your car, but in an emergency if you do need to leave it, park it out of the main traffic route, where it won't cause an obstruction when conditions ease. Leave a contact number on the inside of the windscreen and return to your car at the first opportunity you have.
- Allow extra time for your journeys.
- Reduce speed gradually – sharp braking in freezing conditions can result in a skid.
- Increase distance between you and the vehicle in front.
- Make sure you have sufficient fuel.
- Take a fully charged mobile phone with you.
- Take provisions with you for long periods of time in your car.
More heavy snow due in Norfolkpublished at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
The latest warning has been put out by the Met Office, which shows more snow is expected across the Eastern region - and particularly Norfolk.
Image source, Met Office
The "amber" warning from Norwich northwards is due to last until 16:00.
The Met Office says: "Frequent heavy snow showers will continue for much of today. Travel delays on roads are very likely, with snow perhaps leading to some stranded vehicles and passengers; delays or cancellations to rail and air travel are also likely.
"Some rural communities could become cut off briefly. Power cuts may also occur and other services, such as mobile phones, may be affected."
'Only get behind the wheel if completely necessary'published at 10:58 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
David Keller
BBC News
That is the latest advice Norfolk Police has released after heavy snow has fallen across the county.
While the reported number of crashes remains relatively low (one crash where someone has been hurt and 12 non-injury collisions), the road conditions are making travel difficult, with some journeys currently near to impossible.
There are blockages on the A11, A47 and A140.
Image source, BBC Weather Watchers / i'mnotwincywillis
Supt Chris Harvey said: "Only get behind the wheel if it is completely necessary. If you are going to travel, please make sure your vehicle is prepared for the journey ahead.
"Our priority is those who are already stuck or have been involved in an RTC [road traffic collision]. Please bear with us, we have to take the same precautions you do and it may take us slightly longer to get to you.
"This weather is likely to be here for the next 24 hours at least. Please think about how you are going to get around the county and if it is truly necessary."
Major routes around Norfolk remain blocked by snowpublished at 10:37 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
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Snapping the white stuff: Your picturespublished at 10:29 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
BBC Weather Watchers
Thanks to all our Weather Watchers for recording the extreme weather from where you live.
The north of the county is taking the greatest hit so far today.
This shot from Histon by Impington Geoff looks more like a Christmas card:
Image source, Weather Watchers
Weather Watcher Em caught this pretty scene in Helpston, near Peterborough:
Image source, Weather Watchers
And a lot of us will have been arming ourselves with de-icer and dealing with this first thing - thanks to Alpaca Lady in Ramsey St Mary's:
Image source, Weather Watchers
Police warning as snow grips Norfolkpublished at 10:19 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
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Snow dogspublished at 10:19 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
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