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Brace Yourselves: Snow is Coming – Even Frosty the Snowman Can't Compete!

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It’s snowing, it’s cold, it’s icy – wrap up and read our latest updates from the Met Office before you heat up those cocoa mugs!

Winter is officially arriving in the UK, and the Met Office is sounding the alarm with several yellow weather warnings across the country. From the chilly coasts of Southport to the icy lanes of Nottinghamshire, drivers and pedestrians alike are urged to tread carefully as snow and ice are set to blanket the roads. Wouldn't want to perform an arctic ballet in the middle of the M62, now would we?

The forecast is painting a frosty picture, with warnings for the Midlands having even escalated to an amber health alert. So, if your frosty breath has been mistaken for the ghost of winter past, it’s time to pile on the layers and perhaps even invest in a hot water bottle. The temperature drop has been downright shocking, with figures plummeting to lows of -7.8 degrees in some areas – now that's not just chilly, that's 'I can see my breath' cold!

Western coastal gems like Blackpool and Formby are the only fortunate areas to escape this chill warning, giving hopeful sunbathers a moment of respite. But for those stuck in the winter wonderland of the northern regions – arm yourself with those brollies and prepare for a bit of a slippery adventure. Just don't forget that snowball fight – after all, even the grumpiest weather has its perks!

As for Northern Ireland, the snow tracker is live, and oh boy, it sounds like a winter fairytale gone rogue. Difficult travel conditions are expected Monday evening, so make sure to double-check those snow chains! Speaking of winter lore, do you know that snow isn’t just cold and fluffy? Each snowflake is a unique masterpiece, and scientists estimate that there are over 180 different types of snow crystals. Speaking of chilly bits of information, the coldest temperature ever recorded in the UK was -27.2 degrees in 1982 – let’s hope we don’t break that record anytime soon!

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Met Office: Snow, ice warning for north-west England (BBC News)

Western coastal areas including Southport, Blackpool and Formby are the few areas exempt from the warning. The wintry weather could cause power cuts and ...

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Met Office issues snow warning update as arctic blast set to batter ... (The Independent)

The Met Office issued several yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across parts of the UK.

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Met Office updates Nottinghamshire weather warning and says ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

The 15-hour warning is valid until 10am tomorrow (Tuesday, November 19), but it has now been updated with the likelihood of impacts increased. Posting an update ...

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Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice overnight (Rochdale Online)

A yellow weather alert has been issued for snow and ice in the north west from 7pm tonight (18 November). The Met...

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Met Office warns of freezing temperatures and snow in Midlands (Kidderminster Shuttle)

AN amber health warning has been issued across the West Midlands as temperatures are set to plummet. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) put out an amber ...

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Met Office issues more snow and ice weather warnings as Uk faces ... (London Loves Business)

Stay prepared for wintry weather conditions in the UK. The Met Office has issued snow and ice weather warnings for an unsettled week ahead.

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Northern Ireland snow tracker live as weather warning issued by Met ... (Belfast Live)

The forecaster says snow and icy surfaces will lead to "difficult travel conditions Monday afternoon, evening and overnight into Tuesday morning"

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Met Office issues warning as temperatures plummet with snow forecast (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The warning comes after the coldest night of the season so far, with a temperature of -7.8 recorded.

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Met Office: Worcestershire to get snow - the week's forecast (Evesham Journal)

"Sleet and snow soon clearing then turning brighter with sunny periods continuing through the afternoon. "Feeling cold with brisk northerly winds. "Maximum ...

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Met Office: Glasgow to be chilly as temperatures to plummet (Glasgow Times)

GLASGOW can expect a chilly week ahead as temperatures are set to plummet to lows of minus three.

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Snow set to hit Midlands today - Met Office latest forecast for Coventry (Coventry Live)

It kick starts a cold week as early winter chill bites.

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Met Office: Worcestershire to get snow - the week's forecast (Worcester News)

"Sleet and snow soon clearing then turning brighter with sunny periods continuing through the afternoon. "Feeling cold with brisk northerly winds. "Maximum ...

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Met Office forecasts snow in Devon this week as temperatures ... (Devon Live)

The Met Office is forecasting snow on Dartmoor as soon as Wednesday morning, November 20. The outlook for Princetown shows light snow showers between 9am and ...

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Met Office issues snow and ice warning for Leicestershire (Leicestershire Live)

The 'yellow' warning comes into force at 7pm tonight (Monday, November 18). Yellow warnings means it is likely that the weather will have an impact on residents ...

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Warning 20cm could fall in hours as Britain hit by Arctic blast (Daily Express)

The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings covering large parts of the country today, with snow, ice, wintery showers and freezing ...

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Met Office latest as snow hits Greater Manchester amid 15-hour ... (Yahoo News UK)

The Met Office has issued an update on what Brits can expect as wintry weather moves in. Autumn will take a cold turn with freezing temperatures tonight ...

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UK weather: Met Office snow warning as 20cm could fall (Bury Times)

The Met Office has issued several weather warnings for snow and ice for parts of the UK that are in place until Tuesday morning.

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Exact time snow expected in Midlands as Met Office issues 15-hour ... (Birmingham Live)

Parts of the Midlands have been urged to brace for wintry conditions as the Met Office rolled out a yellow weather warning. The 15-hour alert for snow and ice ...

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Met Office issues Stoke-on-Trent power cut warning as 'heavy snow ... (Stoke-on-Trent Live)

Stoke-on-Trent is one of 13 cities to be issued with a power cuts warning. It comes as the Met Office has issued a 15-hour weather warning for snow and ice ...

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UK told to expect 'disruptive snow' as warnings cover large parts of ... (Sky News)

The UK is braced for "disruptive snow" as yellow weather warnings cover large parts of the country until Tuesday - with the Met Office saying there is the ...

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Weather UK live: More snow forecast to fall as temperatures plunge ... (The Independent)

Snow has now fallen across parts of the UK following the coldest night of the year since last winter.

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Get Derbyshire snow updates on WhatsApp as Met Office warns of ... (Derbyshire Live)

A 15-hour yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and ice comes into effect at 7pm on Monday. Forecasters have warned of travel disruption and the ...

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Met Office hour-by-hour snow forecast for Coventry today (Coventry Live)

More snow is forecast for Coventry and Warwickshire today. That is according to the latest Met Office weather map. For many they have woken up to see roads ...

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Met Office forecast for Southampton ahead of cold weather (Daily Echo)

Southampton is set for its first taste of winter this week with temperatures set to fall as low as -1C on Thursday morning.

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Heavy snow in Derby as road closures and warning in place - updates (Derbyshire Live)

Heavy snow has been falling across Derby and Derbyshire overnight, with more set to come this morning (Tuesday, November 19) as a 15-hour weather warning ...

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Met Office extends snow and ice warning in Wales (North Wales Live)

A snow and ice warning for Wales has been extended by the Met Office. Mid Wales is now covered by the alert and it will remain in place slightly longer.

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Every word of Met Office Nottingham weather forecast amid warning ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

Nottinghamshire has woken up to significant snowfall. A Met Office weather warning remains in place until 10am this morning (Tuesday, November 19) with up to ...

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UK snow warning: Met Office extends alert with 'disruptive' 10cm ... (GB News)

Forecasters have issued several weather warnings for snow and ice, as wintry conditions overnight have caused traffic chaos. The Met Office has extended its ...

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How long it will snow in Gloucestershire - hour by hour Met Office ... (Gloucestershire Live)

There are no major issues reported on the roads and no weather warnings are currently in place. But the snowy conditions will create additional risks on roads.

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Met Office on when snow will fall again in Coventry after today (Coventry Live)

The Met Office has forecast that snow could be back again across Coventry and Warwickshire later this week. The most up to date forecast predicts that we ...

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Weather and travel LIVE: Snow falls in London as Met Office issues ... (Evening Standard)

Heavy flurry of snow falls in the capital as Met Office issues three new weather warnings over ice and snow.

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Met Office issues snow and ice warning for Wednesday in Flintshire (Deeside.com)

Forecasters have said we can expect more snow overnight in parts of Flintshire. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice, effective from ...

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Where will it snow in the UK as Met Office issues full list of areas hit (Daily Express)

Britain is set to take a polar pummelling over the next 48 hours with these towns and cities worst hit.

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Met Office: How long is the snow expected to last for? (Kidderminster Shuttle)

SNOWY conditions described as “the first taste of winter” have caused school closures, train cancellations and road delays in parts of the UK…

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Met Office issues new 12-hour snow and ice warning (North Wales Live)

Forecasters have warned more snow and ice is on the way in Wales. The Met Office has issued a new yellow alert covering a 12-hour period on Wednesday ...

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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Powys due to snow (Powys County Times)

Areas of Powys woke up to snow on Tuesday (November 19) morning, with the wintery conditions causing disruptions including the closure of a number of schools in ...

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Get Bristol snow updates on WhatsApp as Met Office warns of ... (Bristol Live)

Forecasters have warned of travel disruption and the possibility of power cuts as Arctic air makes its way across the UK.

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Met Office pinpoints exactly when Nottingham temperatures will rise ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

The snow led to school and road closures, disruption to bus services as commuters attempted to make their journeys. Forecasters say the cold weather isn't going ...

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Met Office forecasts -5°C conditions for Darlington (The Northern Echo)

The Met Office is forecasting plummeting temperatures for Darlington on Tuesday, as the country faces "the first taste of winter" today.

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New snow and thunderstorm warning issued covering Skegness by ... (LincolnshireLive)

In the warning, which also covers most of the east coast in England, the Met Office states: "Snow showers will develop during Tuesday evening and continue ...

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Met Office issues new yellow weather warning for North Wales (Rhyl Journal)

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for North Wales due to snow and ice which will be in place on Wednesday (November 20).

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Met Office issues ice warning for Devon as temperatures plunge ... (Devon Live)

Devon has been hit with an ice warning ahead of plunging temperatures and frosty conditions overnight. The Met Office said temperatures will fall below ...

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Schools closed with warnings of more snow and ice to come (BBC News)

Snow has fallen across parts of the UK with forecasters saying there is a risk of ice as temperatures drop overnight.

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Met Office issues 12 hour warning for ice in Surrey (Surrey Live)

Weather forecasters warned of "temperatures falling below or close to freezing quite widely across the warning area with icy patches forming on untreated ...

Met Office issues ice weather warning for Hertfordshire (Watford Observer)

The alert, which covers most of the South of England and West Midlands, will last until 10am tomorrow (November 20) and includes advice for people planning ...

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London weather: Met Office issues warning for ice in London (News Shopper)

The warning is in place from 5pm tonight (Tuesday 19) until tomorrow morning (Wednesday 20) ending at 10am. The Met Office is warning that there is a chance of ...

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Met Office issues ice warning for all of Bristol and Somerset as ... (Bristol Live)

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across the south-west, as temperatures are expected to plummet to almost freezing overnight. After ...

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Met Office issues weather warning for ice across Wales (Western Telegraph)

"Temperatures are expected to fall below or close to freezing quite widely across the warning area with icy patches forming on untreated freezing surfaces."

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Met office weather warning for snow and ice on Teesside - here's ... (Teesside Live)

The forecasters have been predicting a layering of the white stuff since the weekend - with not a flake yet fallen on Teesside. However, the experts believe ...

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