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In today’s MetroTalk the mode of transportation suggested by the NHS has readers perplexed.

There are weather warnings upon more weather warnings.

The ‘freeze of the century’ is set to end soon.

‘Conditions will stay cold on Friday but a change in weather type is on the way, bringing milder air for the UK during the course of the weekend.’

‘Met Office warnings highlight the ongoing likelihood of travel disruption, the possibility of power cuts and the chance that some rural communities will be cut off. ‘

Snow and ice will continue to batter Britain over the next few days, with the forecaster issuing an urgent amber alert.

‘Ice will be an additional hazard across the highlighted region.’

People in some UK towns and cities – including Liverpool – have woken up to a thick layer of snow this morning and temperatures plunged to an icy -3C.

‘Throughout the week we are going to see more and more snow showers and warnings, towards the end of the week we will probably see an accumulation.’

Icy patches are also expected on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, with some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces possible.

‘We’re looking at a strong northerly wind which is bringing in Arctic airmass which is cold, which is bringing in these wintry showers across windward parts.’

The entire country is set to wake up to subzero temperatures this week, as a freezing Arctic blizzard dumps snow across most of the UK.

The snow storm is heading south.

There’s no let up from the sub-zero Arctic blast.

Republican candidates canceled campaign events amid a blizzard ahead of the first presidential contest, the Iowa Caucus, on Monday.

This week has already seen freezing temperatures.

A cold spell is set to last until at least Friday this week.

‘You’ll certainly need that winter coat.’

Experts say the UK has seen some of the highest river levels in 24 years.

New year, same old delayed trains.

The grim weather is expected to continue.

Residents in Aviemore – a town of 3,000 people in the Cairngorms – have enjoyed a dusting of the white stuff.

Much of America is bracing for another vicious attack from the elements with a churning storm poised to strike from the Pacific, bringing with it violent ‘devil winds’.

Previous storms include Ciarán, Babet and Agnes.

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning with road, rail, air and ferry services in affected areas all facing delays.