Snow and ice warnings across UK as sporting events cancelled and roads and railways likely to be affected.
Cumbria Police said the M6 southbound between J38 and J37 was blocked due to jackknifed lorries and that the A595 between Millom and Furness was impassable.
Cumbria Police said some highway teams had been 'verbally abused' as they attempted to deal with the situation.
An amber weather warning is in place for some of southern Cumbria until midnight. | ITV News Border.
Cumbria Police has declared a major incident because of heavy snowfall on the county's roads and said people should only travel where necessary.
Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service (CFRS) said a multi-agency response was ongoing after Cumbria Police declared a major incident in the county on Saturday in ...
Thousands of homes have already had power restored but some could be waiting until the evening of Monday 4 December. | ITV News Border.