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UK weather live: country braces for snow and freezing rain as temperatures fall

Met Office upgrades weather warning for snow and ice from yellow to amber for much of northern and central England while health services on alert

Here are a few pictures from around the UK on Friday:

Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly said some “significant accumulations” of snow are possible in parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England, and the additional factor of strengthening winds could lead to drifting of lying snow.

There is a risk of freezing rain across parts of the Midlands and northern England, but especially Wales, adding to the risk of ice and leading to some treacherous conditions in places.

As the super-cooled rain droplets hit the surface they instantly freeze, covering everything in a layer of ice, making it extremely dangerous.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Met Office upgrades weather warning for snow and ice from yellow to amber for much of northern and central England while health services on alertHere are a few pictures from around the UK on Friday:Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly said some “significant accumulations” of snow are possible in parts of Wales, the Midlands and northern England, and the additional factor of strengthening winds could lead to drifting of lying snow.There is a risk of freezing rain across parts of the Midlands and northern England, but especially Wales, adding to the risk of ice and leading to some treacherous conditions in places.As the super-cooled rain droplets hit the surface they instantly freeze, covering everything in a layer of ice, making it extremely dangerous. Continue reading…