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30 November 2010
Last updated at 03:31 ET
Fresh snow has been falling across many parts of the UK, bringing disruption to some areas not previously affected.
Some 2-5cm of snow fell across much of England and Wales overnight amid freezing temperatures.
The snow has eased in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but Met Office warnings over icy roads and pavements have been issued.
Hundreds of schools have been forced to close, as the UK endures the earliest widespread snowfall since 1993.
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for almost every part of the UK, bar the Scottish Highlands, south-west England, and western Wales.
Up to 5cm (2in) of snow fell in the north of England overnight, with North Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Merseyside all experiencing heavy and persistent flurries.
Birmingham and parts of Gloucestershire and Sussex also experienced snowfalls as the band of snow headed south.
Temperatures reached a low of -13C in Inverness on Tuesday morning, with forecasters predicting that daytime temperatures would struggle to get above zero due to the bitter wind chill.
BBC weatherman Alex Deakin said: "It will be bitterly cold with a bone-chilling wind blowing across the whole of the country."
Continue reading the main story Travel problems The recent cold spell has hit schools, roads, and airports, and the worst-affected areas have been north-east Scotland and north-east England.
As the snow moves southwards and the sub-zero temperatures continue, more disruption is expected on Tuesday:
The council said it had used 12,000 tonnes of salt so far this year, compared with 3,500 tonnes during the same period in 2009, but it expected fresh supplies to arrive later this week.
Motoring organisations the AA and the RAC warned commuters to continue to take great care, even on major roads that had been gritted.
The AA said Monday was one of the busiest in its 105-year history after being called to more than 20,000 breakdowns.
The unusual weather is being caused by high pressure over Greenland and low pressure in the Baltic states, forcing cold winds from the north-east across Europe.
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Some 2-5cm of snow fell across much of England and Wales overnight amid freezing temperatures.
The snow has eased in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but Met Office warnings over icy roads and pavements have been issued.
Hundreds of schools have been forced to close, as the UK endures the earliest widespread snowfall since 1993.
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for almost every part of the UK, bar the Scottish Highlands, south-west England, and western Wales.
Up to 5cm (2in) of snow fell in the north of England overnight, with North Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Merseyside all experiencing heavy and persistent flurries.
Birmingham and parts of Gloucestershire and Sussex also experienced snowfalls as the band of snow headed south.
Temperatures reached a low of -13C in Inverness on Tuesday morning, with forecasters predicting that daytime temperatures would struggle to get above zero due to the bitter wind chill.
BBC weatherman Alex Deakin said: "It will be bitterly cold with a bone-chilling wind blowing across the whole of the country."
Continue reading the main story Travel problems The recent cold spell has hit schools, roads, and airports, and the worst-affected areas have been north-east Scotland and north-east England.
As the snow moves southwards and the sub-zero temperatures continue, more disruption is expected on Tuesday:
- Some parts of the M8, the main route between Edinburgh and Glasgow, are down to one lane. Trains between the two cities are also affected
- Edinburgh Airport reopened on Tuesday morning but some flights are disrupted
- Snow has also caused delays at Newcastle International Airport and passengers are advised to check with their airline
- Edinburgh City Council, Perth and Kinross Council, West Lothian, Moray Council, Dundee City Council and Midlothian Council, said schools would remain closed on Tuesday. Scottish Borders Council also said all schools would remain closed
- Hundreds of schools have closed in England, including 220 schools in Northumberland, County Durham and Tyne and Wear, more than 100 schools in Essex, and 100 schools in West Yorkshire
- More than 20 have closed in Wales
- The A169 is closed in the Whitby area because of drifting snow, while the M1 is down to one lane between junctions 41-39
- Main roads are impassable in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and the M18 was closed overnight after a snow-related accident
- In Cumbria the A66 remains closed, as is the A686
- In Lincolnshire, the A157 from Wragby to Louth is impassable, and the A16 and A17 are hazardous
- North East Lincolnshire Council has temporarily suspended rubbish collections
The council said it had used 12,000 tonnes of salt so far this year, compared with 3,500 tonnes during the same period in 2009, but it expected fresh supplies to arrive later this week.
Motoring organisations the AA and the RAC warned commuters to continue to take great care, even on major roads that had been gritted.
The AA said Monday was one of the busiest in its 105-year history after being called to more than 20,000 breakdowns.
The unusual weather is being caused by high pressure over Greenland and low pressure in the Baltic states, forcing cold winds from the north-east across Europe.
Has your day been affected by the snow? Will you have to change your plans this week due to the weather? Send us your comments using the form below.
Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7725 100 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here.
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