UK weather: ice warning to remain as temperature hits -15C in Scotland
by Gwyn Topham and agency from on (#66R3D)
Travel disrupted as large parts of UK hit by ice, fog and snow, with airports forced to close and rail and roads affected
An ice warning covering much of the south east will remain in place until 11am on Tuesday after snow, ice and fog brought widespread travel disruption to parts of the country on Monday.
While Scotland experienced the lowest temperatures, with the mercury dropping below -15C, transport problems were greatest in the south-east. The first inches of snow to fall this winter left motorists negotiating treacherous roads and some rail services out of action, as airports cancelled flights after ice and fog closed runways.
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