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UK snow forecast LIVE: Warning 20cm could fall in hours as Britain hit by Arctic blast

The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings covering large parts of the country today, with snow, ice, wintery showers and freezing temperatures forecast

Over 20cm of snow could fall in just a few hours as Britain is hit by an Arctic blast, the pubic has been warned. The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings, covering large parts of the country today, with snow, ice, wintery showers and freezing temperatures forecast. It warns of “disruptive snow”, with up to 20cm possible in certain areas and that the yellow warnings currently in place could be “escalated”.

These warnings cover areas in the East Midlands, Yorkshire, Wales and the north of England - from 7pm today (November 18) to 10am tomorrow (November 19). Those in the impacted areas have been told power cuts are possible, mobile phone coverage might be affected, bus and train services may be delayed or cancelled and there is a "slight chance" some rural communities could be cut off. THIS IS A LIVE BLOG.

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