14 h. ago UK hit by big freeze as Met Office extends weather warnings for snow and ice

The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings as temperatures plummet

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14 h. ago Freezing temperatures to persist with weather warnings extended into Monday

Daytime temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing in some places as forecasters warn of icy roads.

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15 h. ago Ice will melt away from car doors if you use one everyday item

As the UK is hit by a wave of freezing weather, one expert has shared a simple hack for thawing car doors in cold weather - and it may be in most people's pockets

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16 h. ago M60 and M42 LIVE: Drivers are facing travel chaos with motorway closures in freezing weather

The M60 anti-clockwise at Stockport was closed due to snow overnight and southbound traffic on the M42 was stopped following an incident this morning causing chaos

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66 h. ago New Year’s Eve weather forecast as revellers brace for freezing start to the year with temps plummeting and snow warning

BRITAIN is set to be blasted with sub-zero temperatures and up to a foot of snowfall across some regions of the country as we enter the New Year. Temperatures have already plunged to a bone-chilling -8C, with forecasters warning the cold spell will last at least into next week. Party-goers heading out to ring in...

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3 d. ago Thousands of households get first £25 cold weather payments as 18 postcodes triggered – is YOURS on the list?

THOUSANDS of households are set for a £25 cash boost as freezing temperatures trigger the first cold weather payments of the season. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that a prolonged cold snap has officially triggered the payouts in 18 specific postcodes across the UK. If you live in one of the...

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3 d. ago Snow forecast for London this weekend as temperatures plunge below freezing

London can expect snow showers a few days into the new year, according to BBC Weather

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3 d. ago Met Office issues snow warning as New Year brings Arctic freeze that has sent temperatures plummeting to

The Met Office has issued a 42-hour yellow warning for heavy snow showers and gale-force winds in Scotland from 6am on New Year's Day until the end of Friday.

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3 d. ago Snow forecast for London as temperatures plunge below freezing

London can expect snow showers a few days into the new year, according to BBC Weather

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4 d. ago Snow forecast for London as temperatures to plunge below freezing

Snow forecast for London as warning issued over cold weather temperatures to plunge

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5 d. ago London weather and temperatures in January and will they dip below freezing

London weather and temperatures in January and will they dip below freezing  My London

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6 d. ago Snow to hit every UK county as 'rare and dangerous' weather phenomenon expected

Maps show every county in the UK could soon see snow, while a weather phenomenon which the Met Office says can be 'extremely hazardous' is also on the cards for some

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7 d. ago Weather tracker: Deep freeze grips Canada as US records warmest Christmas

Temperatures plunge below -50C in the Yukon, while swaths of US experience springlike weatherNorthern Canada has been gripped by an intense and prolonged cold spell, with temperatures hovering between -20C and -40C for weeks. On Tuesday, Braeburn in the Yukon recorded -55.7C, its coldest December temperature since 1975.Meanwhile, Mayo and Dawson endured 16 consecutive nights below -40C, with Mayo plunging to -50.4C on Monday. Whitehorse also recorded 10 nights when temperatures dropped below -30C. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Cold, windy and sunny Christmas Day forecast with a frosty start

Brisk winds picking up from Christmas Eve will make the weather feel close to freezing for much of the country, the Met Office said.

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1 week ago Ukrainian cities lose power in winter weather after deadly Russian attacks

Two people killed in assault launched on country’s energy infrastructure as temperatures dip towards freezingSeveral Ukrainian regions were hit by power cuts in frigid winter weather on Tuesday after Russia launched its latest deadly large-scale attack with drones and missiles, authorities said.Neighbouring Poland scrambled jets to protect its airspace during the strikes, the country’s military said in a post on X. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK weather maps turn orange as freezing rain set for Britain days after Christmas

Weather maps have turned bright orange as they show the rare freezing rain event could strike near the English-Welsh border on December 30

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2 w. ago UK snow forecast as Russian blizzard 'may bury all regions on Christmas Day'

Some models suggest snow could hit all parts of the UK by the end of Christmas Day, with a Russian weather blast potentially bringing freezing conditions

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2 w. ago UK weather map shows SNOW forecast for Christmas Day as Arctic bite looms

The Met Office says temperatures are set to tumble in the coming days and overnight frost and fog, or freezing fog, is likely too as the weather looks unsettled before Christmas

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2 w. ago UK snow forecast as 'Beast from the East' could bury Brits on Christmas Day

Snow is set to move across Europe towards the UK on Christmas Day, weather maps show, with more freezing conditions on the way - and some areas could be blanketed

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2 w. ago Plumber shares best thermostat setting to stop frozen pipes this winter

Plumbing expert David Doran advises keeping your thermostat between 18-20C to prevent pipes freezing and bursting during cold weather, potentially saving homeowners from costly damage

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