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Britain is in the grip of a savage Arctic blast as blizzards roar in with an amber Met Office snow warning. Temperatures have plunged to a bone-chilling 12C, forcing major roads to shut and leaving hundreds of drivers trapped overnight.
Amber and Yellow Warnings Hit Hard
- Up to 10 inches (25cm) of snow expected on high ground, especially the North York Moors
- Amber warning in force until 9pm tonight for the worst-hit areas
- Five yellow warnings cover North East England coast, Cornwall, Devon, and western Wales until midnight
- Additional alerts for Northern Ireland until midday and northern Scotland until 9pm
Travel Chaos and Power Blackouts Loom
Heavy sleet and snow showers battered UK coasts this morning. The worst-affected regions face travel chaos and possible power outages as thick snow piles up. Motorists in the North East endured treacherous conditions overnight.
