UK snow LIVE: Latest news as blizzards blast Britain sparking fears of travel chaos and school closures as Arctic snap sweeps the country
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BBC London Travel is reporting a road traffic collision at Coulsdon in South London this morning:
Reports of rtc on A23 in Coulsdon near Stoats Nest Rd – delays on all approaches pic.twitter.com/FtD1QxaRGr
Transport for London says there are minor delays this morning between Earl’s Court to Ealing Broadway / Richmond / Wimbledon and between Barking and Upminster ‘due to power supply problems caused by ice on the track’.
Dozens of schools across Britain have already been reported as closed today as the wintry weather bites. Use this link to check if your child’s school is affected.
BBC Scotland Weather has revealed that last night was the coldest March night in Britain since 2010, with temperatures dropping to -14.7C in Altnahara in the Highlands:
Last night was the coldest March night in the UK since 2010, with temperatures falling to -14.7C in Altnahara. But what does today bring? Here's Joy to tell you, with your early forecast. pic.twitter.com/EKkAVK6scg
South Western Railway has warned travellers to take extra care when using the network this morning because of possible slippery surfaces:
❄️Wintry weather conditions have been predicted across the South Western Railway network today. Please take extra care when travelling around the station as surfaces may be slippery.
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Here are some beautiful photographs taken of the snow this morning:
It was a dreary start to the day for many as snow showers fell in parts of southern England and south Wales, with more expected on the way. Read MailOnline’s latest story here:
Let’s start by looking at the latest weather maps from the Met Office which show where sleet and wet snow are falling this morning:
The latest radar shows an area of rain moving in from the south and west 🌧️ This is starting to turn increasingly to sleet and snow as it pushes north and east ❄️
Stay #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/BIhZL5x3t4
An area of rain has spread in from the south and west overnight, with this increasingly falling as a mixture of sleet and wet snow away from the coasts 👇
Stay #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/8biBXFBoWg
Good morning and welcome to MailOnline’s liveblog on today’s weather as snow and ice affect parts of Britain. Stay with us throughout the day for updates on the conditions and how they are affecting travel.
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