Weather update: More snow and freezing temperatures for Leicestershire
Leicestershire is being warned to expect more snow later today after last night's light snowfall settled in most parts of the county.
The Met Office has issued a "be prepared" warning for snow disruption in the East Midlands and forecasters are predicting the rest of the week will be bitterly cold.
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A covering of snow on St Davids Crescent, Coalville this morning. Heavier falls of snow are expected later today.PICTURE ANDY BAKER
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Walkers at Beacon Hill wrapped up warm as they trudged through the freezing fog and a brief flurry of snowflakes yesterday.
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Waking up to snow in Leicestershire. Picture: Charlie Bowyer @charlie_kmb via Twitter
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Waking up to snow in Leicestershire. Picture: Charlie Bowyer @charlie_kmb via Twitter
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Waking up to snow in Leicestershire. Picture: Charlie Bowyer @charlie_kmb via Twitter
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Waking up to snow in Leicestershire. Picture: @FarhanFran Forever Fran
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Waking up to snow in Leicestershire. Picture: @ReeceSpeed REECE....!!! via Twitter
Temperatures are expected to sink to -2C tomorrow night and winds could reach speeds of up to 25mph this week.
Leicestershire County Council said its gritters were ready to treat key routes when the temperature dropped.
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It is a contrast to 12 months ago when the county was basking in above-normal temperatures and one of the sunniest Januarys since records began.
Two schools have been closed today due to the snow: - Two schools in Leicestershire closed due to the snow and freezing weather
Drivers are being warned to be prepared for winter conditions and check forecasts before travelling.
The Highways Agency is advising drivers to be aware of disruption to travel due to the icy conditions and to plan for their journey before they set out.
See the Highways Agency website for more traffic and travel updates: www.highways.gov.uk/traffic-information
See Leicestershire County Council's advice on winter weather: www.leics.gov.uk/winterweather
See the five-day forecast for Leicester and Leicestershire at: www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/weather
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Comments
by bikeresteban
Monday, January 14 2013, 12:35PM
“Amazing... a dusting of snow and people take pictures and schools close. Wow.
I remember walking to school through six foot drifts and sitting in a freezing cold classroom.
No wonder the kids are soft nowadays.”