Travel chaos as warnings for snow and ice in force

HUNDREDS of schools in the UK were shut and flights were cancelled yesterday as weather warnings remained in force, with snow bringing disruption.

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Amber weather warnings were in place for snow until 10am in parts of Scotland, forecasting “heavy snow” and travel disruption, while yellow warnings for snow and ice covered other parts of the UK.

A number of schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were shut, while flights were cancelled and some train lines were also affected.

Loch Glascarnoch, in the Scottish Highlands, saw 34cm of snow, while Dyce, in Aberdeenshire, and Altnaharra, in Sutherland, recorded 27cm, the Met Office said.