Snow and ice will continue to batter Britain over the next few days, with the forecaster issuing an urgent amber alert.
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‘Ice will be an additional hazard across the highlighted region.’
People in some UK towns and cities – including Liverpool – have woken up to a thick layer of snow this morning and temperatures plunged to an icy -3C.
‘Throughout the week we are going to see more and more snow showers and warnings, towards the end of the week we will probably see an accumulation.’
Icy patches are also expected on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, with some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces possible.
‘We’re looking at a strong northerly wind which is bringing in Arctic airmass which is cold, which is bringing in these wintry showers across windward parts.’
The entire country is set to wake up to subzero temperatures this week, as a freezing Arctic blizzard dumps snow across most of the UK.
There’s no let up from the sub-zero Arctic blast.
This week has already seen freezing temperatures.
A cold spell is set to last until at least Friday this week.
‘You’ll certainly need that winter coat.’
Experts say the UK has seen some of the highest river levels in 24 years.
The grim weather is expected to continue.
Residents in Aviemore – a town of 3,000 people in the Cairngorms – have enjoyed a dusting of the white stuff.
Previous storms include Ciarán, Babet and Agnes.
The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning with road, rail, air and ferry services in affected areas all facing delays.
A danger to life weather warning has already been issued.
Hopes of snow are being blown away (literally).
It comes amid the anticipated ‘wet and very windy’ build up to Christmas.
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It follows after a spate of bad weather prompted warnings across the country over the weekend.
Weather maps from WXCharts show snow gathering on the Highlands in Scotland on the night of December 23 and it gradually spreads downwards as we move towards the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Things are getting drier for most this week.
Things might become more ‘unsettled’ by Christmas, though.
A yellow weather warning will be lifted today.