Power cuts hit thousands as Britain wakes to blizzards

Blizzards are forecast for parts of Britain this morning as Storm Larisa arrives, with 50mph winds and up to 40cm of snow in a cold snap that has already left thousands without power.

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The Met Office issued three amber warnings for northern England, the Midlands, North Wales and Northern Ireland, where "significant disruption" to transport and power supplies is expected.

Three yellow warnings for snow also cover much of the rest of Britain, with the exception of southern England and western Scotland.

The Met Office issued three amber warnings for northern England, the Midlands, North Wales and Northern Ireland, where "significant disruption" to transport and power supplies is expected. Three yellow warnings for snow also cover much of the rest of Britain, with the exception of southern England and western Scotland.