Forecast of freezing rain to follow raises fears of treacherous conditions, with road and rail also affected

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Heavy overnight snow in Wales and northern England is causing travel disruption as the new year gets off to a frosty start.

Two amber weather warnings from the Met Office have been put in place in England and Wales. Snowfall of 3cm to 7cm is predicted, with freezing rain likely to follow, creating treacherous conditions.