UK weather: Warning of ice danger as cold spell continues

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UK weather: Warning of ice danger as cold spell continues
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People are warned to stay away from open water as ice, snow and freezing fog causes disruption.

Tourists took pictures whilst it snowed on London's Oxford Street

On Sunday night, London Stansted Airport closed its runways to clear snow. There have also been delays at Heathrow and Gatwick. London Stansted said in a statement: "London Stansted Airport's runway is currently closed to allow for snow clearance due to weather conditions and all flights are currently suspended."Yellow warnings, meaning conditions will make it difficult to travel, are in place until Monday morning for northern and south-western Scotland, Northern Ireland, north-eastern England, the Midlands, south west, London and south-east England.

National Highways urged only essential travel on roads in the south-east of England on Sunday night. Kent was particularly hit hard, with snow severely affecting the M2 and parts of the M20, it said.Met Office meteorologist Rachel Ayers said: "There will be ice forming, particularly near to the where there is rain and sleet, and freezing temperatures which could cause some travel disruption to start Monday with that valid until 9am.

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