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The UK has entered its first cold snap of the season, with up to 25cm of snow and lows of -11C forecast in parts of the country.

The Met Office has issued a number of severe weather warnings for snow and ice across the week, covering Northern Ireland, parts of Wales, northern and southwest parts of England and much of Scotland.

A yellow ice warning has been issued across Greater Manchester from midnight on Wednesday (November 19) until 11am. Forecasters warn that rain and snow will bring a "risk of icy patches" and possible disruption.

The Met Office said in its weather warning on Tuesday (November 18): "Outbreaks of rain will spread southwards on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, potentially falling as snow on hills for a time, before clearing to the south.

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