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Weather warnings have been issued for most of Britain as blizzard conditions and accumulations of up to 6ins are possible on high ground.
Commuters have been warned to expect train and flight delays and cancellations, while people working from home can also expect power outages.
Britain will hit -18C tonight as the Met Office issues a Sunday weather warning for most of the country, with canals and lakes freezing and beaches turning white with no let-up in Britain's big freeze.
Some parts the UK could see more than 7 inches of snow in the coming days, potentially causing more traffic chaos after heavy snow last weekend.
The British Antarctic Survey, BAS, Antarctic field season has begun, with a challenging and ambitious range of projects to be delivered at five BAS research stations and across the wider continent. Over 500 people are working in Antarctica this season on BAS research stations, on RRS Sir David Attenborough, in the field and in collaboration with other Antarctic operators.