Another day of travel disruption as heavy snow continues
As freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall continue to blight Britain, commuters face another day of disruption.
Several road closures are already in force, while trains and flights have also been hit by delays and cancellations.
Here are some of the latest reported issues.
Roads
If you're travelling today a reminder to drive with extra care, @metoffice have issued several warnings for snow this week, For the latest info visit https://t.co/zS1Zan6TfW ... #BeastFromTheEastpic.twitter.com/1keiaYkr8G
-- Highways England (@HighwaysEngland) March 1, 2018
Lincolnshire Police warned overnight that the A52 in Lincolnshire had become "impassable" between Boston and Skegness due to drifting snow, and warned that drivers faced becoming stranded.
"We are not in a position to recover you", the force tweeted.
The fire and rescue service added that even a snowplough was unable to get through to clear the route.
The A52 between Boston and Skegness is impassable due to drifting snow. Do not travel on this route otherwise you are likely to become stranded and we are not in a position to recover you. Thank you and only drive if absolutely necessary.
-- Lincolnshire Police (@lincspolice) March 1, 2018
Several other roads in Lincolnshire have also been shut, including the A17 and the A15 between the M180 and Lincoln.
The A66 in Cumbria was closed in both directions between Scotch Corner and Brough, due to "severe snowfall", while the A56 in Lancashire was likely to be closed for "several hours" due to a lorry crash between the M65 and A680.
Northumbria Police said the A68 was closed between Corbridge and Ridsdale.
A68 from Corbridge to Ridsdale is now closed due to weather
-- Northumbria Police (@northumbriapol) March 1, 2018
In Derbyshire, the Woodhead Pass was shut in both directions between Tintwistle and Flouch.
In Scotland, motorists reported being stuck on the M80 all night as heavy snow continued. The motorway has been closed southbound between junctions 8 and 9.
Warnings remain in force in many areas as snow continues to fall. #REDALERT continues till 10am today with #AMBER running through until 6pm.Advice for both weather warnings is to avoid travelling on the roads. #BeastFromTheEast /2
-- Police Scotland (@policescotland) March 1, 2018
Police Scotland warned people not to travel unless they were an emergency worker.
Trains
Nearly all train operators across the UK are warning of cancellations and disruption on Thursday.
Virgin Trains East Coast warned that anyone travelling north of Newcastle should defer their journey, and that there would be a number of alterations to its services.
#VTECUpdate Owing to the current weather conditions, customers who are booked to travel to or from destinations north of Newcastle today 1st March are advised to defer travel. Tickets will be valid for travel tomorrow!
For more information see here: https://t.co/Al05Da4gnF.
-- Virgin Trains EC (@Virgin_TrainsEC) March 1, 2018
TfL Rail also cancelled or amended some services.
Northern said the severe weather had left several routes blocked, with delays and cancellations across the whole network.
? Severe Weather - snow and ice - is resulting in delays and cancellations across the rail network with several routes currently blocked because of the wintry conditions. Please see our live updates here: https://t.co/wwAFG3PBtC ? pic.twitter.com/Wg7TqiCtT4
-- Northern (@northernassist) March 1, 2018
East Midlands Trains also reported several alterations and cancellations.
Flights
Scottish airports have been hit by the heavy snow, with no flights to and from Glasgow Airport until 11am.
Edinburgh Airport tweeted that most airlines had cancelled services until lunchtime.
Most airlines have cancelled their operations from Edinburgh Airport until tomorrow lunchtime. We ask passengers to check with their airline regarding their flight status and to not travel to the airport unless they have a confirmed scheduled flight.
-- Edinburgh Airport (@EDI_Airport) February 28, 2018
In England, Gatwick Airport said it was expecting a "large number" of cancellations and delays, while Heathrow urged passengers to check with their airline before travelling.
The runway at East Midlands Airport was temporarily closed on Thursday morning, and travellers were warned it could affect flights.