- Stunning video shows icy fog rolling over the Dorset fields from the coast
A stunning video displayed the icy mist of winter rolling over Britain this morning as flights are grounded and trains cancelled.
The footage shows the chilly mist rolling over the West Bay cliffs in Dorset this morning as the sun rose over the sea.
Brits awoke to postcard scenes this morning with snowy fields, frozen lakes and icy mist, but drivers have been warned about using their fog lights properly.
Due to the cold temperatures, flurries of snow fell in the north, southeast and southwest of England along with Scotland.
The freezing conditions have also caused widespread disruption with trains and flights cancelled and events postponed due to the weather.
The Met Office added that there would probably be some icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths resulting in ‘some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces’.
Motoring company Driving Experience has warned drivers to brush up on their knowledge of when to use their fog lights.
The company said that drivers who have their lights on during clear weather could be issued with fines.
According to the Highway Code, drivers should use their headlights when visibility is below 100 metres.
The website reads: ‘You may also use front or rear fog lights but you must switch them off when visibility improves.’
Mr Jones added that using fog lights can reduce the vision of other drivers in some circumstances.
The weather meant Manchester United’s flight to Newcastle was cancelled this morning ahead of their 8pm Premier League game, forcing them to travel by coach instead.
A homeless man was found dead in a car yesterday in Beeston, Nottinghamshire after freezing temperatures swept the country, with the fire brigade called to free his body from the vehicle.
Football fans will be disappointed as the freezing conditions means the FA Cup second round clash between Crewe and Bristol Rovers has been postponed.
This is because a pitch inspection found it was unsafe to play due to a ‘prolonged spell of sub-zero conditions’.
Crewe’s match with Bristol Rovers in the second round of the FA Cup today has been called off and rearranged for December 12, with the playing surface deemed unsafe.
A number of Scottish Professional Football League matches were likewise postponed ahead of the weekend, with Dundee United’s trip to face Morton at Cappielow called off, and the game between Ayr and Arbroath at Somerset Park.
And Manchester United’s team were due to board a flight at 11am this morning ahead of their match in Newcastle but this was cancelled due to the weather.
Instead, the team will face a three-hour coach journey to Tyneside before taking on Newcastle at 8pm.
It comes after the first day of meteorological winter brought a cold snap across the UK yesterday, sparking panic among event organisers who have cancelled a raft of events including a Christmas fun run.
Several train services were cancelled or delayed due to the icy conditions, and adding to the chaos are the strikes by train drivers affecting East Midlands Railway and LNER services today.
ScotRail also posted on X to warn travellers that ‘heavy snow’ is impacting their rails.
It read: ‘Heavy snow is affecting multiple routes across the West of Scotland this morning.
‘The snow is affecting some signalling systems and staff are working as quickly as possible to rectify these just now. Please check your journey prior to travelling.’
Yellow weather warnings are in place through to 11am on Saturday morning for the northern coast and southwest of Scotland, along with the southwest and the eastern coast of England.
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