Cars and lorries were held on roads today in chaotic scenes as a blanket of heavy snow sweeps across the country amid -11C temperatures.
Up to 4in (10cm) is expected tonight and forecasters warn icy conditions could bring travel chaos and cut off some villages. There are also fears of power cuts and mobile phone masts being put out of operation.
Dramatic photographs taken this morning showed police officers holding vehicles on the A6 near Shap in Cumbria, while the likes of County Durham and North Yorkshire also experienced whiteout conditions.
A severe weather warning is in place across the country, with the South East expected to be badly affected by widespread snow showers. Forecasters say London will see snow showers – although they are unlikely to settle.
Forecasters say up to 1in (2.5cm) of snow is likely across much of England and Wales, with more on higher ground. Commuters have been warned to take care tomorrow as snow turns to black ice in sub-zero temperatures.
Lorries and cars are held in the snow on the A6 near the village of Shap in Cumbria today
Highway workers struggle to keep the A66 across the North of England open this afternoon as heavy snow continues to fall
A car gets pulled out a ditch on the Newmill and Canthill Road, between Shotts and Kirk of Shotts in Scotland today
Mother Katrina and daughter Kendall Woodward enjoy the snow near Kirk of Shotts Church in Scotland today
Snow sits on top of homes in the town of Kelty in Fife as much of Scotland sees heavy snow falling this morning
Heavy snow showers in Cumbria this morning catch out a BMW motorist who skidded off the A686 near Hartside
Climbers start off on a track up to the summit of Snowdon in North Wales in the blizzard conditions this morning
A train between the village of Shap and Carlisle in the snow on the West Coast Line in Cumbria today
Angus the cocker spaniel enjoys the snow in North Wales today - even if it does get everywhere, causing him to shake it off
A snowplough clears a lane on the M6 near the village of Shap in Cumbria this morning amid forecasts for severe weather
Lorry drivers stuck on the Newby Head pass near Hawes as drivers face difficult conditions this morning in the Yorkshire Dales
Heavy snow falls this morning in County Durham with the village of Nenthead having up to three inches of snow in places
A lorry struggles in the snow on the A6 near the village of Shap in Cumbria today as it faces severe weather conditions
The first of the wintry conditions arrived this morning as rain moving eastwards across the country turns to snow with temperatures falling to -5C (23F). In parts of Scotland, it could drop as low as -11C (12F).
Police had to stop a car in Scotland which was being driven with its windows still covered in snow. Only a small area had been cleared on the front windscreen when it was stopped by detectives at Thurso in Caithness.
Four separate yellow weather warnings have been across the UK. This morning, a band of rain will push from west to east which could fall as rain, sleet or snow, particularly at peaks in Wales and northern England and Scotland.
As the day progresses the wintry weather will move across the Midlands and into the South East. Snow showers could return tomorrow and there is a risk of further snow and ice towards the end of the week.
Some 13 schools in the Highlands were shut. Graham Madge, from the Met Office, said: 'All of England and Wales has the potential to see snow of between 1cm (0.4in) and 3cm (1.2in) in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
'The band of snow will work its way eastwards on Tuesday night and there could be up to 10cm (4in) in higher areas like the Chilterns. Temperatures will drop very dramatically and snow will turn to ice.
Three of the Met Office yellow weather warnings which have been issued today cover most of the UK
Drivers endure a hazardous commute to work this morning in parts of the country where snow had been falling overnight
Mandy and Mindy enjoy the snow near Kirk of Shotts Church in Scotland today as a snow storm hits the Central Belt
Snowy conditions near Thwaite in North Yorkshire today, as up to four inches could fall on higher ground
A man walks in snowy conditions at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire today amid severe weather conditions
A three-wheel Reliant Robin in the snow off the A6 near the village of Shap in Cumbria this morning
The Reliant Robin is pictured next to a police car in the snow off the A6 near Shap in Cumbria today
Cars make their way along a snowy road today in Blairforge, Fife, as motoring groups warned drivers to take extra care
Heavy snow falls this morning in St John's Chapel, County Durham, after the Met Office issued a series of weather warnings
A gritter clears the roads in St John's Chapel, County Durham, this morning as parts of Britain face up to four inches of snow
Snowy conditions at the 17th century Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest pub, on the Pennine Way in North Yorkshire this morning
'It will be very cold on Wednesday – it is unlikely to be above freezing anywhere in the country. In the South East we could see lows of -3C (27F) while in rural parts of the North it will drop below -5C (23F).
Where are the Met Office weather warnings today?
Four separate yellow weather warnings have been issued today which cover most of the UK:
Western Scotland
Snow and ice, 1am until 12pm today
Northern Ireland
Ice, 5am until 10.30am today
South East England
Snow and ice, 9pm tonight until 12pm tomorrow
England (except SE) and Wales
Snow and ice, 12pm today until 11am tomorrow
'The weather will continue to be unsettled until the weekend and there is a risk of further snow and ice on Thursday and Friday.'
In the Scottish Highlands, the A9 is likely to be badly hit by snow showers. Further south, the M74 through Dumfriesshire and the M77 in Ayrshire are vulnerable because parts of the roads occupy higher ground.
Rail services are at risk because signals are unreliable in very cold conditions. The RAC was expecting 8,500 breakdowns across the UK today – 20 per cent more than usual – and has all 1,500 patrol teams available.
Rail firms plan to run empty 'ghost trains' at night to clear snow and ice, while Network Rail had 34 de-icing trains prepared. The AA told motorists to 'drive to the conditions', with parts of Scotland already under snow.
Police Scotland urged drivers to 'exercise extra caution' and check for updates online. Inspector David Hynd said: 'Make sure you have sufficient fuel and supplies such as warm clothing, food and water in the event you are delayed for several hours.'
The cold snap comes after the country was battered by winds of up to 82mph over the weekend. Terrifying photographs and videos showed planes struggling to take off at Newcastle Airport.
Police stop car on main road being driven with just a small square of windscreen cleared of snow
These extraordinary photographs show how police had to stop a car in Scotland which was being driven with just a small square of windscreen cleared of snow.
The car's rear windscreen and side windows were completely covered with snow while only a small area had been cleared on the front windscreen when it was stopped at Thurso in Caithness.
The driver was spotted on the A9 trunk road this morning, and police issued them with a fixed penalty noticeof up to £100. Police urged motorists to clear their vehicles of snow and ice properly before beginning journeys.
Officers posted pictures of the snowy car on social media and said: 'Winter has been biting for most of us this week, which means it is more important than ever that your vehicle is suitably prepared for the roads.
'Unfortunately not everyone follows this advice - officers on patrol stopped this car which was being driven on the A9 at Thurso in the early hours of this morning.
'Appropriate action has been taken against the driver in relation to road traffic offences. It is important before you set off to make sure your windows are clean, properly demisted and clear of all snow and ice before you drive.'
The driver was spotted on the A9 trunk road at Thurso in Caithness this morning, and police issued them with a fixed penalty notice
The top wind speed recorded on Sunday was 82mph – at Berry Head in Devon, followed by Orlock Head in County Down, Northern Ireland, at 71mph.
The coldest night in the UK so far this winter was January 18 when Braemar in Aberdeenshire plunged to -10.8C (12.6F), but that could be beaten this week as air blown 2,500 miles from near the North Pole arrives.
A temperature colder than the -14.1C (6.6F) recorded on February 14, 2016 at Braemar would be Britain's coldest for seven years, since the -15.6C (3.9F) observed on February 11, 2012 at Holbeach, Lincolnshire.
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Heavy snow falls this morning in the County Durham village of St John's Chapel as an Arctic blast hits the UK this week
A Land Rover in snowy conditions near Tan Hill in North Yorkshire today, as up to four inches of snow could fall
Snow on the hills in Blairforge, Fife, this morning as the UK faces a bout of severe weather and sub-zero temperatures
Drivers near Kirk of Shotts in North Lanarkshire struggle through snow today as much of the UK faces difficult conditions
Snow covers the County Durham hamlet of Lanehead this morning as drivers and pedestrians are urged to take extra care
Chris Gunns, a railway employee from Chesterfield, tweeted this picture of the snow on a train in the Peak District today
Snow falls overnight in the Rossendale district of Lancashire, with up to four inches expected in parts of Britain today
Snow falls overnight in the High Peak market town of Glossop in Derbyshire as the severe weather sweeps in
Snow falls overnight in the Cheshire village of Disley as parts of Britain face heavy snowfall today
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Main photo article Cars and lorries were held on roads today in chaotic scenes as a blanket of heavy snow sweeps across the country amid -11C temperatures.
Up to 4in (10cm) is expected tonight and forecasters warn icy conditions could bring travel chaos and cut off some villages. There are also fears of power cuts...
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