Watch: Snowy scenes as cold snap hits UK

Yellow weather warnings remain in place across the UK following the first snowfall of the season.

Snow and ice forced the closure of more than 200 schools and led to widespread travel disruption as an Arctic airmass took hold.

Southern and central England, along with eastern parts of Wales, have been under a yellow alert since 17:00 GMT on Tuesday, and this will remain in place until 10:00 on Wednesday.

Warnings for eastern and northern England and Northern Ireland have come into effect and a new yellow warning has been issued in parts of western Scotland from 19:00.

A yellow warning means it is likely that the weather will cause some low level disruption to travel and the danger of slips and falls on icy ground.

In a post on X, the Met Office said roads will turn icy later on Tuesday, and advised people to take extra care if they are out and about.

Counties along the North Sea coast will also see snow showers during Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning with the possibility of 10cm (4in) accumulations over higher ground.

A BBC map showing areas of the UK under yellow weather warning. Northern Ireland, western and northern Scotland along with eastern, southern and central areas of England and eastern parts of Wales.

Temperatures in the coming days will be much lower than the mid-November average by day – and are expected to reach below freezing by night.

They are predicted to drop to -2C in London on Friday, -4C in Birmingham and -7C further north.

The average November temperature for London is 11C during the day and 5C at night.

Chris Fawkes presenting the UK forecast

The RAC said Tuesday’s snow was the “first taste of winter” for many drivers with “some of the worst road conditions we’ve seen all year”.

Spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “Everyone should travel prepared in case they find themselves broken down at the side of the road: a blanket, warm waterproof coat and gloves, sturdy footwear and a charging cable and mobile power bank are all essentials.”

Laura Sabourn Laura Sabourn's puppy enjoying the snow in Leeds on TuesdayLaura Sabourn

This puppy clearly enjoyed Tuesday morning’s snow in Leeds

PA Media Overhead shot of a fish-shaped lake surrounded by fields which have a light dusting of snow and ice on them. PA Media

The man-made Muckle Troot Loch near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, has been surrounded by snow and ice

PA Media Horses on the gallops at Sam Drinkwater's Granary Stables, Strensham, Worcestershire.PA Media

Undaunted riders and horses got out for a morning run in the snow at Strensham, Worcestershire

The UK health security agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber cold weather health alert for the east of England, East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber.

This means that there is an increased risk to vulnerable people, warning the weather could have an impact on the whole health service.

“It is vital to check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to ensure they are well prepared for the onset of cold weather. Particularly if they are elderly or otherwise at increased risk,” Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said.

As the weather turns colder, some people may be eligible for cold weather payments – a government benefit top-up to help with fuel bills during times of exceptionally cold weather.

PA Media An overhead shot of Upton-upon-Severn with the roofs of buildings covered in snow. The river is in the foreground of the picture. PA Media

This was the picture postcard scene at Upton-upon-Severn



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