UK thaws, but more ice on the way
The ice and snow covering swathes of the UK continues to melt away – but the thaw may not herald the end of the bitter weather, forecasters said.
Experts: big freeze could return
The ice and snow covering swathes of the UK continued to melt away – but the thaw may not herald the end of the bitter weather, forecasters have said.
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Snow costs economy £600m a day
Swathes of Britain have been hit by a fresh wave of snow as drivers faced treacherous conditions amid cutbacks in road gritting.
More roads misery on ‘coldest day’
The cold snap has returned with a vengeance on what is traditionally the chilliest day of the year as heavy snow, a lack of grit, potholes and freezing temperatures create yet more hazardous driving conditions for motorists.
Britain braced for more snow
Agencies responsible for the supply and distribution of grit are due to hold another salt summit as forecasters warned of more snow on the way.
UK thaws, but weather fight remains
Icy roads and snow showers continue to hamper Britain’s struggle back to normality, although the big freeze has eased its grip slightly.