Round Two

Today was a dangerous day as the snow from yesterday has condensed into sheets of ice.

You are basically walking into an ice-skating ring and that is really dangerous.

I have already fallen down twice.

There has been an increased in fractures among the elderly over the past 24 hours.

Forecasters warned more heavy snow could fall later in the week.

The entire country is likely to witness heavy frosts on Tuesday night, and there is a possibility of more significant, heavy snow showers in England and Wales at the end of the week.

More than 6,000 UK schools were shut on Tuesday.

Two military rescue helicopters are assisting ambulance services in parts of Devon and Cornwall as roads became impassable following 10cm of snow in some areas.

Trains on the East Coast Main Line were disrupted, with at least nine rail services between London and Leeds cancelled.

Services are badly affected on Southeastern and South West Trains into and out of the capital, with suspensions or reduced timetables on most routes.


Eurostar services from St Pancras International are still suffering disruptions.


The Highways Agency is continuing to warn drivers in worst-affected areas not to travel unless their journey is essential.


An agency spokeswoman said 500 gritting lorries were being used to keep main routes open.

And from the picture above taken this evening, there is an incoming tornado reaching cornwall.