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Met Office snow warning as UK braces for deep freeze

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Much of the UK woke up to cold and snowy weather on Monday
Much of the UK woke up to cold and snowy weather on Monday (PA Wire)
  • The Met Office has issued severe snow and ice warnings across the UK, anticipating a deep freeze this week as people return to work and school.
  • Scotland faces the most severe conditions with multiple amber snow warnings, forecasting heavy snow and significant travel disruption until Monday morning.
  • Yellow warnings for snow and ice are also in place for Wales, Greater Manchester, south-west England, much of the east coast, and Northern Ireland.
  • The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber cold health alert for England until Tuesday, warning of serious health impacts for vulnerable individuals.
  • Authorities advise checking on vulnerable people, preparing for travel disruption, and delaying journeys where possible due to hazardous conditions and potential school closures.
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