"Some northern parts can expect temperatures down to -10C (14F), perhaps less, and will stay freezing all day. The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow cold weather alerts to prepare responders to risk from the wintry spells. There'll be some dense freezing fog around too."

Health and council officials in Staffordshire are warning residents to be prepared ahead of the severe weather forecast for this weekend. The UK Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice,

A three-day snow warning has been issued for much of Britain, with temperatures set to plunge this weekend – bringing misery to areas already hit by flooding in the wake of high winds and torrential rain.