tag:bbc.co.uk,2008:cps:playlist:mediaAsset:21073460 Severe weather: UK buffeted by blizzards Heavy snow around the UK forced thousands of schools to close, the loss of power to many homes and continued travel disruption. 2013-01-18T08:29:31Z en News 21073460 99116 blocked tag:bbc.co.uk,2008:cps:advert:mediaAsset:21073460 tag:bbc.co.uk,2008:cps:ident:news:video:640x360 tag:bbc.co.uk,2008:cps:mediaAsset:21073460 tag:bbc.co.uk,2008:cps:playlist:mediaAsset:21080890 Hardy swimmers brave snow Swimmers in Bristol remain undeterred by snowy conditions as they take a dip at Clifton Lido tag:bbc.co.uk,2008:cps:playlist:mediaAsset:21073453 'Drivers must be patient in the snow' Heavy snow is set to cause disruption across many parts of the UK as forecasters predict some areas could see up to 30cm of snow. tag:bbc.co.uk,2008:cps:playlist:mediaAsset:21064379 Snow and cold to stay Heavy snow and strong winds leading to blizzard conditions in some places. A red warning has been issued for south Wales. Nick Miller has all the details.