Drivers on the A30 in Cornwall were trapped for hours PABritain was warned that freezing temperatures will continue for days as the heavy snow caused chaos, with more than 100 cars stranded in Cornwall last night. Further snow was forecast today with 5-10cm expected in Wales and the southwest. In other parts of southern England 1-7cm of snow was predicted. The Met Office issued an amber alert last night that warned of power cuts, travellers being stranded and a potential risk to life. Mark Wilson, a Met Office forecaster, said: “Saturday night into Sunday could also be very cold.”The southwest was one of the worst affected areas…

Source: The Times February 01, 2019 00:12 UTC