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Kate Lally

'Severe cold' weather warning extended with more ice and snow forecast

Government health bosses are warning of "severe cold" conditions that could present "health risks" to some groups of people.

The UK is set to see a temperature drop due to a northerly airmass that will likely mean snow will fall next week. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has now extended a Level 3 cold weather alert, now due to last from 00.01am on Monday (March 6) until 23.59pm on Thursday (March 9) across the north of England.

A Level 2 cold weather alert is in place for the remainder of England, for the same time period. The Met Office said there is a 90% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow during these times.

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