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Warnings still in place for high winds, snow and ice

Commuters face continued travel misery today due to high winds and heavy rain as severe weather continues to batter the UK.

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Flooding and broken down trains cause travel misery

Flooding and broken down trains have meant more mid-winter misery for travellers with heavy early morning rain sweeping in.

Rail services in Wales and Scotland were affected by the poor weather, with the Met Office issuing a yellow "be aware" warning for today, and a high probability of severe cold weather, icy conditions and some snow continuing until Sunday morning.

To add to commuters' difficulties, three Underground lines had severe rush-hour delays, while drivers in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England were warned to allow extra time for their journeys due to ice on the road.

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