Drivers across Britain face dangerous conditions today as forecasters warned more rain and sleet is on the way after overnight snow reached as far south as Kent, with lows plunging beyond -10C (14F).
The first heavy snowfall of winter caused at least 125 crashes in Scotland yesterday, while cars also came off roads in South Wales and Derbyshire as pedestrians were warned to take care to avoid slipping over on ice.
Today is expected to be the chilliest day of the week for many areas, with parts of northern England waking up to temperatures of -6C (21F) and coastal areas set for more snow and sleet showers throughout the day.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for ice across most of the country - valid until 11am - amid an alert for up to 1.5in (4cm) of snow above 650ft (200m) and told motorists to take care of ice patches on roads.
The lowest temperature recorded overnight into this morning was -10.2C (13.7F) in Braemar, Aberdeenshire - just shy of the coldest night of winter so far recorded last Friday at -10.8C (13F) in the same village.
Snow in the Lancashire town of Blackburn this morning. Today is expected to be the chilliest day of the week for many areas
Snow in Whitfield, Kent, this morning. The Met Office has issued a weather warning for ice across most of the country
The Met Office said this morning that Northern Ireland saw some 'significant accumulations' of snow yesterday which later pushed across Wales, central parts of England and towards the South East.
Parts of Britain saw about 1in (2.5cm) fall over the hills, but a dusting also gathered at lower levels in many areas. Forecasters said today will be one of the coldest days of the week, but 'with a lot of sunshine to compensate'.
Some coastal showers will continue overnight while many central and eastern areas are expected to be clear, cold and frosty. It will warm slightly towards the end of the week, but more cold weather is set for the weekend.
Met Office meteorologist Sophie Yeomans said: 'Most of the country is in the colder and showery air. The snow is mainly on the hills, while for most places the showers are falling as rain and maybe a bit of sleet.'
'The weather front that has gone through has left rain on the ground, so as the air temperatures start to drop ground temperatures will be below zero. That's giving the risk of ice across most of the UK.
A graphic showing temperatures across the UK at 8am today (left) and the extent of ice warnings across the country
This graphic shows how a movement of the Atlantic jet stream has changed the outlook for Britain for the end of this week
'So look out for any areas where the surfaces haven't been treated. On untreated surfaces there's a risk of slips and falls. There's also a risk of some icy surfaces on any untreated roads.'
The first heavy snowfall of winter caused at least 125 crashes in Scotland yesterday, police said. The A82 was closed for more than two hours after an accident involving two HGVs and a third vehicle around Glencoe, Argyll.
On the A83, an accident between Glenbarr and Campbeltown, Argyll, caused delays yesterday morning, with white-out conditions at the Rest and Be Thankful.
A multi-vehicle collision blocked the A92 between Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy in Fife in the afternoon, while the A720 Edinburgh bypass was closed west-bound at Baberton after a morning rush hour pile-up.
In Motherwell, Lanarkshire, a lorry overturned near the Flemington roundabout, while in Glasgow, a bus slid on to the pavement in Knightswood. No one was injured.
South Wales police tweeted this photograph of an overturned car yesterday, saying: 'Luckily this driver was not injured'
Snow falls as commuters get off the Tube in Leytonstone, East London, yesterday as temperatures plunged across the UK
Snowfall in the Booker area of in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, caused delays yesterday amid treacherous conditions
Snow in Bracknell, Berkshire, yesterday after a band of wintry weather brought snow and a risk of ice to large parts of the UK
Snow falls in North London last night, leading to risky conditions on surfaces for pedestrians and motorists across the UK
A car drives through a snow shower in London yesterday. The Met Office had warned of snow and sleet to hit the UK
Excited Londoners posted videos online of snowfall as temperatures fell again. Pictured: Snow in North London yesterday
Rail services were also severely disrupted yesterday after a train lost power at Edinburgh's Haymarket station just before 7am.
The 5.37am Glasgow Hyndland to Edinburgh Waverley service was delayed until around 8am and this slowed down other routes to the capital. A signal failure at Anderston in Glasgow also affected morning services.
A ScotRail Alliance spokesman said: 'We're sorry to customers who experienced disruption.' At airports, the morning flight from Stornoway to Benbecula was cancelled, with delays to flights into Glasgow and Edinburgh.
In Sutherland, schools in Kinlochbervie and Durness were closed, while a Coastguard helicopter had to be called in to get a patient from Lochinver to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. The woman's condition is unknown.
Further frosts are expected over the coming nights, while daytimes will also continue to feel very cold, with more showers expected today. Tomorrow is expected to be mostly dry and sunny.
But by tomorrow evening, forecasters say a warm front is expected to arrive, bringing 'rain spreading erratically eastwards, perhaps preceded by snow'.
Pictured: a bus drives through the snow in London last night as the country was hit by thundersnow, hail and severe ice
Snow falls in the Buckinghamshire town of Princes Risborough yesterday as parts of Britain experience severe weather
Two people hide under an umbrella in Manchester city centre yesterday as it is hit by snowy conditions
Rush hour motorists take to the roads in the West Midlands as heavy snow falls across parts of Birmingham yesterday
A stag embraces the cold on a road in Glen Etive yesterday as Scotland faces sub-zero temperatures, ice, and snow
Heavy snow made for whiteout conditions in Cumbria as the residents of Nenthead woke up to a couple of inches yesterday
Friday is set to be unsettled, but rain and hill snow is set to clear south-eastwards on Saturday, followed by 'brighter and showery' weather.
'Severe' cold weather alert issued for England
The Met Office and Public Health England have issued a series of cold weathe alerts for the country this week.
London and the South West are under 'Level 1 - winter preparedness and action', the South East and Midlands faces a warning for 'Level 2 - alert and readiness', while the North is under 'Level 3 - severe weather action'.
Forecasters say there is a 90 per cent chance of severe cold weather, icy conditions and mostly hill snow until 9am on Friday in parts of England.
They say the weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.
The cold weather warning map shows green for 'Level 1 - winter preparedness and action', yellow for 'Level 2 - alert and readiness', and orange for 'Level 3 - severe weather action'
But it is set to remain very cold, some showers being wintry even at low levels, and gale force winds on northern and western coasts.
A Met Office spokesman added: 'The final few days of January are likely to remain rather unsettled with brisk winds, outbreaks of rain and hill snow, as well as some showery interludes in between.
'It will remain cold for most with widespread overnight frosts as well as the risk of ice.
'Snow remains a possibility to lower levels, particularly in the north.' Very cold conditions are expected to continue through mid-February 'with a greater probability of northerly or easterly winds'.
The Met Office's long-range forecast states: 'This will bring an increased risk of snow to all areas and more widespread frost.'
Dr Emer O'Connell of Public Health England said: 'Experience shows us that every winter thousands of people are seriously affected and even die from illnesses linked to the cold. Protecting yourself from the cold may seem like common sense but many people do not manage to keep themselves warm.
'If you know someone at risk, someone over 65, anyone with dementia or a heart and lung condition, or a young child, check up on them and see if there's anything you can do to help.
'All of us should be heating our homes to at least 18C, keeping up to date with weather forecasts and planning our days around them - simple steps can really help protect against the cold.'
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By ED RILEY AND RORY TINGLE FOR MAILONLINE
Published: 20:12, 22 January 2019 | Updated: 08:28, 23 January 2019
Snow finally hit Britain yesterday - prompting Twitter users to joke about the coming apocalypse.
A light dusting of snow led to hundreds of tongue-in-cheek posts on Twitter about the country grinding to a halt, with some users joking they were stocking up on food.
Snow was first seen in northern Scotland and the Western Isles late last week - but it has crept down through the likes of County Durham and Cumbria towards Birmingham and then London today.
Snow hit the country last night - causing Twitter users to joke about the oncoming apocalypse Snow arrives in London after freezing temperatures hit the capital
Photographs yesterday showed car crashes across the country in the likes of Derbyshire and Scotland - while a video revealed the top layer of the sea had frozen in Whitstable, Kent, due to the sub-zero temperatures.
But Twitter was quick to ridicule the so called 'arctic conditions' with a series of weather related videos and pictures.
One user wrote: 'We've had snow here in SW London [shocked emoji] and I haven't managed to stock up with a month's supplies, I'm going to die aren't I?'
Peter Marshall added: 'Snow in London! Must be the end of the world.'
Emma Cox tweeted: 'I noticed snow is trending, which means a few flakes fell in London and public transport has ground to a halt.'
Temperatures in London and Cardiff are expected to peak at 5C (41F), while Birmingham will see highs of 3C (37F) and 2C (36F) in Edinburgh.
Londoners took to Twitter to joke about stocking up on food for the coming apocalypse as snow hit the capital
A Met Office forecaster said: 'Today will be one of the coldest days of the week, but with a lot of sunshine to compensate.
'Those concerned about the yellow warnings should allow extra time for journeys and take extra care on untreated roads and pavements. It's patches of ice left over from snow showers that people should look out for.'
Although the weather will warm slightly towards the end of the week, more cold weather is set for the weekend.
The spokeswoman said: 'Gradually some slightly warmer air will push in for the latter part of the week, but we have a band of rain pushing in Saturday which will push much colder air in behind it.
'By Sunday it will be very similar conditions to those we will have tomorrow.'
Temperatures in London and Cardiff are expected to peak at 5C today, as the top layer of the sea in Whitstable, Kent, froze over
People across the UK also joked about going home early because of the snow
Is he a COLD-en retriever? Dog frolics in the snow as readers share their pictures of the Great White Out
- Snow first seen in northern Scotland last week, but has since crept down towards Birmingham and London
- Wintry scenes have delighted some Brits but others despaired over travel chaos brought by snow and ice
- MailOnline readers have been sharing their best snaps from Loch Lomond, Buckinghamshire and Derbyshire
By DIANNE APEN-SADLER FOR MAILONLINE
Published: 20:06, 22 January 2019 | Updated: 23:50, 22 January 2019
Snowy scenes were caught on camera across the country today ahead of the year's coldest night, with temperatures plummeting to a bone-chilling -12C in parts of Scotland.
Snow was first seen in northern Scotland and the Western Isles late last week - but since then it has crept down through the likes of County Durham and Cumbria towards Birmingham and then London today.
Met Office warnings for ice remain in place across the whole of Britain throughout today and into tomorrow as cold air moves in.
The wintry scenes have delighted some Brits, while others despaired as it brought travel chaos with cancelled trains and huge traffic jams in some parts of the country.
MailOnline readers have been sharing their snaps of the snow, including one dog frolicking in Loch Lomond in Scotland, and a gritter struggling to cope in Oban.
Here, we run through a few of the best. . .
MailOnline readers have been sharing their best snaps of the wintry scenes across Britain today, with black labrador Breagh Duncan enjoying the snow in Loch Lomond, Scotland, earlier today
Temperatures could plummet to a bone-chilling -12C in some parts of Scotland - but that didn't stop Brodie Duncan's dog Breagh frolicking about
Nicky Baldwin captured this wonderful shot of snow topped branches above the road in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Saqib Karim was greeted by a light dusting of snow outside their front door in High Wycombe, Buckingham, this afternoon
Geoffrey Betts described the scene on the roads in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, this evening as 'complete chaos'
Ian and Kerry Bretherton shared this snap of their pooch Oreo enjoying the snow in Rainford in St Helens, Merseyside
Natasha Warkcup captured the snow as it covered trees and cars in her street in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Traffic was brought to a standstill on the A816 just outside Oban in western Scotland earlier today as gritters struggled to cope
London-based MailOnline readers shared snowy nighttime snaps from Seven Sisters (left) and Watford (right)
Jane Lowe was greeted by this wintry walk near her home in High Peak, Derbyshire. Met Office warnings for ice remain in place across the whole of Britain throughout today and into tomorrow
Estate agent Adam Salem caught this snap outside the window of his home in Shenley, Hertfordshire, earlier today
Chris Peck's garden in Oxford looked like a winter wonderland thanks to snowfall throughout the day, with more predicted this evening
Lauren Foster was greeted with a snowy garden in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, earlier today during the Great White Out
Luke Andrews took this snap of an empty street in Prestwood, Buckinghamshire, as Met Office warnings for ice remain in place across the whole of Britain
Mr Andrews also took this snap of a snowy park in Prestwood. Temperatures are expected to plummet to a bone-chilling -12C tonight
Alison Sarll caught this snap of a light dusting of snow with fog in the background from a high rise in Kirkby in Knowsley, Merseyside
Snow was pictured covering a trampoline in High Lane, Cheshire, by Karen Ring at around 1.30pm today
The wintry scenes have delighted some Brits, while others despaired as it brought travel chaos with cancelled trains and huge traffic jams in some parts of the country. Pictured: traffic in Oban, Scotland, earlier today
Rita Heys caught this wintry scene on camera at her home in Rossendale, Lancashire, earlier today
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