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Ice and snow on the way

08 Feb 2012Ice and snow on the way
The wintry weather is expected to continue over the next few days as Atlantic weather systems stall as they move across the UK, bringing the mix of rain, sleet and snow.

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Headline:

Rain turning to snow across parts of England and Wales.

Today:

Northern Ireland and Scotland will be mild with rain clearing away southeastwards during the day. Another very cold day for much of England and Wales with the rain freezing on surfaces as it comes south and turning to snow.

Tonight:

Snow is likely tonight from Yorkshire across the Midlands to east Wales and into parts of the west country giving 5-10cms in places. Severe frost forming in southeast England.

Friday:

The snow will peter out across southeast Wales and parts of southern England during the day. Mild again with some rain for Scotland and Northern Ireland but very cold elsewhere.

Updated: 0413 on Thu 9 Feb 2012

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