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Cold snap grips UK as -20C possible overnight

The UK is experiencing a cold snap, with temperatures in Edinburgh and the Lothians dropping to-7°C this week as predicted by BBC forecasters.
A yellow weather warning for ice and snow is in effect across the north of Scotland until Friday morning, with schools expected to close due to the weather conditions.
The Met Office indicated that Thursday could see temperatures dip below-14°C, potentially marking the coldest January temperature in 15 years.
Hundreds of schools are closed across various regions, including Aberdeen and the Highlands, due to safety concerns from the severe weather.

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