Snow arrives in the UK as the north gets icy dusting as Met Office issues Yellow Warning for parts of the country
Snow has arrived in parts of the UK this morning after large parts of the country were plunged into a winter freeze which saw the coldest temperatures recorded since last winter.
Snow has arrived in parts of the UK this morning after large parts of the country were plunged into a winter freeze which saw the coldest temperatures recorded since last winter.
Patches of snowfall could be seen on higher ground in Scotland on Monday morning, after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice from 4pm on Sunday.
According to the Met Office, last night was the coldest of the winter season so far with the mercury recorded at -7.8C in Tulloch Bridge in the West Highland.
A dusting of ice was also seen on houses and cars in the north of England, as sub-zero temperatures creeped in to bring an end to the generally mild and dry weather conditions experienced in the first half of November.
Forecasters say the snowy weather is likely to shift south later today, meaning around one to three centimeters of snow is also likely to settle in the lower-level areas of the East Midlands, Yorkshire and parts of Wales from 7pm on Monday.
And more snow is expected to fall in Scotland and Northern Ireland from 3pm - with as much as 10cm of the white stuff predicted to settle in higher ground areas.
People across the UK have been told to brace themselves for the effects of the cold snap over the next few days - as temperatures are expected to stay in the single digits for the rest of this week.
Communities in the affected areas could see their power supply cut off, disruption to roads and public transport and the risk of injury from slipping on ice.
Patches of snowfall could be seen on higher ground in Scotland on Monday morning, after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice from 4pm on Sunday (pictured: Snow and ice surround The Watchers sculpture at Corgaff in Aberdeenshire)
People across the UK have been told to brace themselves for the effects of the cold snap over the next few days (pictured: A motorist scrapes ice of the windscreen of a car in Newcastle)
A dusting of ice was also seen on houses and cars in the north of England, as sub-zero temperatures creeped in to bring an end to the generally mild and dry weather conditions experienced in the first half of November (pictured: Snow capped mountain of Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales)
A yellow weather warning was issued for parts of northern England and southern Scotland for the start of this week, with up to 20cm of snow possible on higher ground by Tuesday evening.
The warnings cover much of southern Scotland and north-east England, as well as parts of Yorkshire and parts of north-west England, including Lancashire and Cumbria.
The England warning is from just over the border and goes as far south as Nottingham and includes north Wales.
London is not forecast to see any snow this week, but temperatures will remain cold with highs of just 5C on Wednesday and 4C on Thursday.
Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page, said We have issued yellow warnings for snow and ice as cold weather moves in from the north.
This brings snow showers and some ice to parts of Scotland on Sunday night, and then the potential for a spell of snow to lead to disruption to some transport routes across a central swathe of the UK on Tuesday morning.
Gusty winds in the east also remain a potential hazard. Updates to the warnings for wintry hazards are likely so it is important to stay up to date with the latest forecast.
In addition, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a Cold Health Alert for large swathes of England running until Thursday - putting NHS services on notice to expect greater demand.
A yellow weather warning was issued for parts of northern England and southern Scotland for the start of this week, with up to 20cm of snow possible on higher ground by Tuesday evening (pictured: Snow and ice at Corgaff in Aberdeenshire)
A severe weather warning for snow and ice across the UK was first put in place yesterday, as the cold weather creeps in, bringing with it temperatures as low as -1C (pictured: A dusting of snow at the Glenshee Ski Centre near Braemar in Aberdeenshire)
As much as 10cm of the white stuff has already been predicted to settle on the higher ground areas of Orkney and Shetland in northern Scotland on Monday, while around one to three centimeters is also likely to settle in the lower-level areas of the East Midlands, Yorkshire and parts of Wales
Age Scotlands Chief Executive, Katherine Crawford, has issued advice on how to stay warm during the colder months.
She said: As we get older it can take us longer to warm up, and colder temperatures can exacerbate respiratory problems, heart disease and other health conditions.
There is also a concern for older people who have difficulty heating their homes to a comfortable level because of the bigger energy bills we are facing.
There is concern too for those with restricted mobility, who may find it harder to get out and about while travel disruption prevents people from being able to get from one place to another safely.
There are also simple steps we can all take to ensure no one feels they are facing this period alone.
Bad weather may make it difficult for people to get out for essential shopping or medical appointments, so wed urge everyone to check in on older family, friends and neighbours during this period to find out if they need any extra support.
A friendly phone call or an offer to help with shopping, collecting prescriptions or de-icing paths could be a lifeline for someone who feels isolated at home during this cold spell.
Older people, their carers and families in Scotland looking for help or advice can call Age Scotlands free helpline on 0800 12 44 222.
