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Travel Chaos Expected As UK Freeze Goes On
LONDON (Reuters) - Bitterly cold and icy weather is expected to cause more travel chaos on Friday as Britain endures its worst winter for six years. Police and motoring organizations told Britons to stay at home unless their travel was necessary. They warned that driving conditions would remain treacherous with black ice on many roads after overnight temperatures plummeted to minus 14F. The Meteorological Office said the arctic conditions would continue throughout Friday, with the maximum temperature expected to be just 2C 36F. A spokesman for AA Roadwatch said its message to drivers had been "try and enjoy the rest of Christmas and don't go out unless it's absolutely necessary." Heavy snowfall of up to 6 inches fell across most of the UK on Thursday causing severe disruption to air travel with flights in and out of many airports canceled. The Met Office said it was the most widespread snowfall to hit the country since February 1994. More snow showers are forecast for coastal regions on Friday with another very cold night in store and a severe frost in places. The freezing weather was set to continue over the weekend, the Met Office said. |