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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Samuel Osborne

UK weather: Snow predicted across UK as temperatures drop below freezing

Severe weather warnings have been issued across large parts of the UK this weekend, with up to 10cm of snow expected in some areas and temperatures as low as -10°C in parts of Scotland.

The Met Office has issued 12 "be aware" yellow alerts of snow across Scotland, Northwest England, the Midlands and southern England, as well as London.

Temperatures in Manchester have reached -2°C and temperatures in London sit at 1°C.

Last night, temperatures in Yorkshire and London dipped below zero, while Scotland saw lows of -8°C.

The cold snap, which is predicted to last longer than 48 hours, has been caused by an arctic maritime airmass moving across the UK. 

Over the weekend, sleet and slow are expected to move southeastwards throughout the day. Overnight, it will be less cold in the west, but severe frost is predicted in the east.

Sleet and snow are also predicted, along with more cold weather, on Sunday.

The onset of freezing temperatures has prompted widespread warnings of frost and ice, with motorists warned they may face a hazardous commute through treacherous conditions.

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