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The Met Office has issued further weather warnings for Thursday with widespread snow and rain forecast across large parts of the country.
Amber warnings for snow have been issued for parts of northern England and north Wales, while a mixture of yellow rain and snow warnings will be in force across the four nations.
Up to 25cm of snow are forecast across high ground in the Peak District and the southern Pennines, with a warning in force from noon until 6pm on Thursday.
A separate warning for snow and ice will be in place between 8am and 3pm across north Wales and Shropshire, with 10-15cm widely expected in both areas.
Met Office chief meteorologist Kathryn Chalk said: “Make sure you’re staying tuned to the forecast and the Met Office warning page for any updates that we may issue. Before that, make sure that for your journey times you plan longer, especially in the snow.
“Be sure to check your general car situation – if you have to travel check your tyres, the oil and your screen wash, and take longer on your journey time as well.”
Met Office warns snow could lead to poor driving conditions
Met Office meteorologist Amy Bokota said an easterly wind meant that places “inland and higher up” were likely to see the most snow.
She said it was “unlikely” that significant levels of snow would be on the ground for days, but added it could lead to difficult driving conditions on Thursday.
Ms Bokota said: “The snow could cause some pretty poor driving conditions for parts of the Pennines and Wales, particularly through the afternoon and early evening.”
The forecaster added that most places would see a return to milder conditions by the end of Thursday.
She said: “It will be quite a short-lived cold snap for much of the UK, but continuing on a little bit longer through parts of northern England and Scotland into the early hours of Friday and the start of the weekend.”
Snow to shift north at weekend
The snow risk will move north over the weekend, according to forecasters, but many areas will remain wet.
There are signs of a change to more settled weather for some next week.
Map of yellow warning for Scotland on Saturday
Arctic blast to bring 10 inches of snow as Met Office issues amber weather warning
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning, the second most serious alert, for parts of England and Wales. Some yellow weather warnings for rain and snow will also be in effect across almost the entire country.
Up to 10 inches of snow could fall in these regions:
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Snow and ice forecast for Thursday
Almost the entire country is under warnings for snow, ice and rain, with almost 10 inches of snow set to fall on higher ground.
Amber weather warnings for snow have been issued for parts of northern England and north Wales, while a mixture of yellow rain and snow warnings will be in force across the four nations.
Here's a map giving an overview of the amount of rainfall different regions can expect today.
Met Office map shows snow and ice risk on Thursday
South under heavy rain warning
Southern parts of England are currently under a yellow weather warning for heavy rains, which could bring travel disruption for early morning commuters.
The warning came into effect at 2am and will stay in place until 6am.The Met Office has warned of potential flooding in the area, making journey times longer.
Bus and train services will probably be affected due to spray and water logging.
The warning includes the entire southern region including Plymouth, Brighton, London and Cardiff.
Yellow weather warning for rain in effect in southern parts on Thursday morning
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Watch the moment a woman who was shovelling snow in her garden was buried under an avalanche that fell from the roof. Surveillance camera footage from the home of Ms Xu, in the city of Changde, southern China’s Hunan province, showed her clearing snow on 4 February. As she worked in the yard, she was buried under a mass of snow that unexpectedly fell from the roof. Her relatives rushed to get her back on her feet after she was knocked to the floor. Ms Xu told local media that she felt pain in her lower back and spine from the fall, but was grateful she didn’t suffer any serious injuries.
Schools set to close
Schools across areas hit by snow are expected to close on Thursday.
In Flintshire, Wales, all schools are due to shut. Some are also expected to be shut in Powys, Welshpool and Llanfyllin.
Most schools in the Scottish Highlands closed on Wednesday.
Health chiefs issue warning
The UK Health Security Agency has a cold-health alert in force for parts of England, which means the health and the social care sector could face higher demand if people suffer health problems caused by cold.
The alert covers the area from south of Birmingham to the Scottish Borders.
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