BRITS are now set to face snow and ice in just hours as Arctic air sweeps across the country with temperatures plummeting to -7C.
It comes as the clean up in the wake of the devastation caused by continues.
A mini snowplough clears the snow from pavements in Inverness on FridayCredit: Northpix
A woman walks her dog through the snow in Inverness, ScotlandCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Widespread cold conditions and some “wintry hazards” are expected across the country this week.
The UK Security Agency has issued a cold warning for parts of the Midlands and northern from Monday.
The alert is in place from 8am until 8am next Friday and covers the East Midlands, , North East, North West and and the Humber.
and ice are possible after what has been a spell of above-average temperatures, the said.
The UK recorded its coldest night since March on Saturday when temperatures dropped to -7C in Tulloch Bridge in the Highlands.
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said: “As retreats to the south, high pressure to the north west will drive a cold northerly flow from the Arctic across the UK.
“This will bring much colder conditions than of late and, whilst generally drier than recent days, there will also be a risk of wintry hazards, such as snow and ice.
“There will be widespread frosts across the UK, with temperatures dipping as low as -7C in places next week, and daytime temperatures staying in single figures across the country.
“Couple this with a brisk northerly wind, and there will be a marked wind chill.
“This will be a notable change in our weather after a prolonged spell of above-average temperatures.
“People should keep an eye on the forecast in their area as it is possible warnings may be issued for snow and ice at times.”
Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “There’s potential for freezing temperatures to make roads hit by heavy rain very slippery with a chance of ice.
“We expect breakdown volumes to be around 10% higher than what’s normal for this time of year, which equates to around 1,000 more people needing our help each day.
“Normal indicators of , like fallen leaves on the road, can also become very hazardous in icy conditions as they create an extra layer between tyres and the road surface, increasing the likelihood of skidding.”
A 4×4 is left abandoned in Birmingham after the driver risked navigating a flooded ford in the Hall Green area of the cityCredit: Alamy
The city centre of York was flooded after the River Ouse burst its banksCredit: LNP 
