LONDON?– Warnings of widespread ice are in place for many parts of Britain, and forecasters said it would continue to be the major problem into the weekend.
Rain, sleet or snow will hit most areas and become icy in the sub-zero temperatures. In some places, daytime temperatures have plunged to -8C.
The weather has continued to cause disruption, with some train services cancelled and many flights delayed.
Two pensioners have been found dead in their gardens in Cumbria this week.
This weekend’s sporting schedule, from football to horse racing, has fallen foul of the severe weather.
Scotland is worst hit, with all Premier League football off, and many Football League fixtures have been postponed in England.
Meanwhile, walkers and skiers in the Pentland Hills and on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh have been warned to avoid slopes laden with heavy snow because they might trigger avalanches.
Snow showers have eased in many areas but the Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for heavy snow for Cumbria and parts of south and mid-Wales. Between two to four inches of snow is likely over the hills.
Gatwick Airport reopened after being shut for two days but delays continued, and passengers were being told to check with their airline before leaving home.
The Gatwick Express train was suspended but there were other rail options.
Southern and southeastern rail reduced services, trains service in East Yorkshire was cancelled, and there were virtually no services north of Glasgow and Edinburgh. (BBC)