Warnings about icy roads have been issued for much of the UK as forecasts suggest snow in many areas could thaw and freeze again as temperatures fall.
BBC Weather said “ice would be the main hazard” facing northern England, Wales, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Around 2,000 homes in the East Midlands were without power at 11:30 GMT on Saturday, according to Western Power Distribution.
Roads were particularly badly hit in Yorkshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire.
A group of coach passengers spent the night in a Sheffield church, and some drivers were forced to abandon their cars due to heavy snowfall and a crashed lorry on the M1.
Drivers were also marooned in the Peak District and Chesterfield areas of Derbyshire.
The Met Office put out yellow warnings – meaning “be aware” – for snow and ice for much of Scotland.
There are also ice warnings for Northern Ireland and parts of England and Wales, and a warning of high winds for south-east England.
In other developments:
Liverpool Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport have reopened after closing on Friday evening
Some passengers faced delays at Manchester Airport after flights were diverted there from Liverpool and Leeds
Police warned of hazardous conditions on the roads, especially in Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Chloe McIntosh was one of 20-30 passengers who tried to catch a 14:15 GMT National Express coach from Sheffield to London on Friday. read more
source: bbc news
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