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More snow on the way as Beast from the East continues to sweep across Kent

Warnings for heavy snow in Kent have been lifted today, meaning we will have a respite from the white stuff.

Earlier, the Met Office said we could possibly see a further 10 to 15cm of snow in places.

However, a yellow "be aware" warning for snow - which covers much of the south east - no longer applies to Kent.

Heavy snow falling on the A20 at Hothfield near Ashford. Picture: Gary Browne
Heavy snow falling on the A20 at Hothfield near Ashford. Picture: Gary Browne

Most of the county was blanketed in snow by yesterday morning, with further showers in the evening and overnight adding to the covering.

Travel problems on the roads are expected to continue as snow already on the ground struggles to thaw in freezing temperatures.

There are also likely to be more delays and cancellations for rail passengers.


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Forecasters say today will feel increasingly raw with a strengthening easterly wind, but snow showers will be fewer and further between. We'll see a maximum temperature of 1°C.

Then tonight, there could be isolated snow showers but most places will be dry with clear spells.

It will be very cold, however, with a severe frost forming and minimum temperatures of -8 °C.

A yellow weather warning for snow now swerves Kent
A yellow weather warning for snow now swerves Kent

Tomorrow will be another very cold day, with snow expected in some areas.

A yellow weather warning for wind and snow will be in place from 8am to just before midnight, but only affecting the south and west of the county.

Then on Friday, a yellow warning for snow and ice covering the whole of Kent will come into force for almost 24 hours.

Towards the weekend, we are due to see some more snow, as well as freezing rain and very cold winds.

A yellow warning for ice is in place from just after midnight on Saturday until 9am.

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