The UK is counting the cost of extraordinary blizzards that have brought parts of the country to a standstill, leaving death and destruction and bringing misery to tens of thousands of travellers.
Forecasters have warned that, as rain begins to fall on snow-covered roads, the potential for ice to form could bring further hazards. A yellow weather warning for ice is in place for much of England until 11am, while snow is still possible for Scotland and north-east England, with a warning in force until midnight.
Northern parts of the UK saw more snow overnight, with a further 5cm likely to fall by the end of the day.
As the weather starts to ease, local authorities and the government, emergency services, transport companies, retailers, motorists and householders will face hefty bills to restore normality after the dramatic snowfall and gales.
Major incidents were declared in Wiltshire, Avon and Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Hampshire after many hundreds of drivers were stranded in their vehicles.
Source : theguardian
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