UK Weather latest live updates: Yellow warnings for snow issued across Britain amid more wintry showers

Falling snow in Whiltey Bay, as heavy snowfall across parts of the UK is causing widespread disruption, closing roads and grounding flights at an airport (PA)

The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning across Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of England and Wales following another cold night that saw temperatures drop below zero.

Ice is expected to form on stretches of untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths from Wednesday afternoon through to well into Thursday morning.

Wintry showers will also spread from the west, with some snow expected at higher parts of western Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Temperatures in parts of the UK dropped to below those in Moscow on Tuesday, with the mercury registering as low as -13C in Shropshire.

Dozens of schools in the South West, West Midlands and Wales have also kept their gates closed for a third day following the bitterly cold conditions.

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[13 December 2017 15:35 · Adam Withnall]

[13 December 2017 15:41 · Adam Withnall]

The Met Office warns: 

"Wintry showers will spread from the west with some accumulations of snow, though mostly restricted to high ground.

"There will probably be icy stretches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths with some slippery surfaces likely.

"There is also a small chance of travel disruption across parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland."

[13 December 2017 15:58 · Met Office]

Showers affecting many parts of the UK this afternoon, these falling as a mix of rain, sleet and #snow ☔️????️❄️ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ8CsoZWsAAcnLa.jpg

[13 December 2017 17:00 · Met Office]

An area of heavy #rain and very strong winds will push eastwards across parts of England and Wales over the next few hours. Patchy #snow is also possible for some leading to some difficult driving conditions. Find out more below: ❄️????️

[13 December 2017 17:50 · Met Office]

With a risk of #ice this evening, keep up with what’s happening in your area and download the Met Office App - don't get caught out! iOS t.co & Android t.co

[13 December 2017 19:42 · Met Office]

Good evening. Rain, sleet and hill snow tonight for the north and west, giving a risk of icy stretches forming. Windy with gales across exposed places in the southwest. t.co ^Alex

[13 December 2017 20:00 · Met Office]

Looking ahead to the morning? An icy start for most of us so you may need to leave some extra time for your journey. More details for where you are below ????????‍♀️????‍♂️

[13 December 2017 20:31 · Met Office]

Temperatures will fall to around freezing again tonight, leading to the risk of ice first thing. Stay #weatheraware bit.ly/2fIuWGX https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ8Wzl9WsAA44At.jpg

[13 December 2017 20:51 · Met Office]

The latest radar reveals an area of #rain and #snow affecting central parts of England. This should clear eastwards in the next few hours, with wintry showers more focussed towards the north and west of Britain overnight. #Ice is likely to affect many areas though. #weatheraware https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DQ9E_7DW0AEtDuH.jpg

[13 December 2017 21:00 · Met Office]

How long will the wintry weather last? Find out what the weather will be like where you are with @AlexDeakin as he explains the weather trends for the next 10 days over on @Facebook t.co