SIX inches of snow is set to fall across the country as yellow weather warnings for ice and snow have been put into place.
The has announced more freezing conditions today as temperatures plummeted to -5C overnight.
Traffic queues in snowy conditions on a blocked section the A66 following Arctic conditionsCredit: PA
Snow plough are keeping roads clear North YorkshireCredit: Getty
Bowes Castle in the village of Bowes in County Durham have been covered in snowCredit: PA
Residents across the north of should brace for more frosty conditions over the weekend.
A freezing “artic maritime air mass” has brought the cold weather to the UK, according to the forecaster.
Snow and ice came into place across the north of England and from 4pm yesterday until 10am this morning, while the rest of the country is under a separate ice warning.
Strong winds, rain and snow has swept in from the west across the north of the UK and, with 10-15cm of snow expected to hit parts of Scotland and northern England.
Most of as well as central and southern England have been hit with a yellow ice warning which was put in place at 5pm yesterday.
The cold weather has already caused travel disruptions with the A66 road shut between Bowes in County and Brough in Cumbria due to heavy snowfall.
National Highways said they have crews on the scene “working to clear and treat the carriageway”.
This comes after Swathes of Midlands and as well as North East and were hit and hail showers on Friday afternoon, evening, and overnight.
The Met have warned travellers that untreated roads, pavements, and bike paths will most likely have some icy patches.
Brits have been urged to not rush when walking to avoid injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
Residents are advised to check their routes beforehand and account for any delays.
The Met Office said: “Outbreaks of rain spreading eastwards on Saturday night will fall as snow initially, even to low levels for a time, before becoming confined to higher ground as milder air arrives from the west.
Snow will hit northern parts of the countryCredit: MET Office
For much of the country, January was one of the wettest months on recordCredit: LNP
“Temporary snow accumulations of 1 to 3cm will be possible at low levels, with 3 to 7cm possible above about 150m elevation, and perhaps 10 to 15cm above 400m.”
The UK Health Agency has also issued yellow health alerts across northern England and the Midlands.
The agency said the weather is likely to have “minor impacts on health and social care services, including increased use of healthcare services and a greater risk to life of vulnerable people”.
More rain is expected to fall on Monday and is set to continue throughout the week.
This follows a record-breaking rainy January as many areas of the country hit new monthly records for rainfall last month.
Snow covers the fields of Dipton, County Durham following overnight snow in the areaCredit: NNP
Flooding in York city centre this morning where the River Ouse has broken its banksCredit: LNP
County Durham this morning following snowfall across the North of EnglandCredit: NNP
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