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The Met Office has extended the snow and ice warnings until Wednesday as Britain shivers through the coldest day of the year today.
Temperatures will plummet to -10C in parts of the UK tomorrow as a front of Arctic air works its way down the country.
A level three cold weather alert has been triggered, meaning severe wintry weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable residents and disrupt the delivery of services.
Up to 4 inches of snow will fall across northern England and Scotland. The weather system will bring the threat of sleet and snow in the Midlands and southern England later in the week.
The Met Office has already warned of the risk of travel disruption in areas affected by snow with roads and railways expected to be icy.
NORTH YORKSHIRE: A light dusting of snow covered the Tan Hill Inn this morning. Britain will shiver through the coldest day of the year today with snow and ice set to freeze swathes of northern England and Scotland
SHETLAND: A view of the snowfall in Shetland this morning. Forecasters say high ground areas of northern Scotland can expect the most snowfall, possibly reaching depths of four inches
SHETLAND: Snow is seen in Shetland, Scotland – the northernmost region of the United Kingdom – this morning
NORTH YORKSHIRE: A light dusting of snow covered a car in Tan Hill this morning. The UK is bracing for more bad weather in the coming days
LONDON: People walking around London Bridge in the rain and freezing temperatures this morning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice in parts of Scotland and northern England for today (left) and tomorrow (right) as temperatures plummet to -4C
The weather warning, which started at 6pm on Sunday, has been extended to Wednesday
Daredevils brave icy temperatures to play in huge waves on promenade
Daredevils thought nothing of the icy temperatures today as they played and dodged in 20 foot high waves on Whitley Bay’s Lower South Promenade.
The thrill-seekers were clearly having the time of their lives, as the waves crashed over the man made structure and splashed their group.
Daredevils thought nothing of the icy temperatures today as they played and dodged in 20 foot high waves on Whitley Bay’s Lower South Promenade
‘They were having a daft laugh, it was really funny to watch. Most of them got wet,’ said photographer Gren Sowerby, from Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, who captured the action.
‘It was bitterly cold but really good fun, I wouldn’t want to have been on that promenade.’
The Met Office has issued snow warnings for this week, as northerly airflow is set to bring disruptive weather. Initial snow showers are expected in the northern and eastern areas of the UK.
Yellow weather warnings are in place from today to late tomorrow across northern Scotland and north-east England, as well as parts of Yorkshire and the Humber, and Lincolnshire.
High ground areas of northern Scotland can expect the most snowfall, possibly reaching depths of four inches.
The weather warning, which started at 6pm on Sunday, extends to Wednesday and covers the northern part of Scotland, including Aberdeen and Inverness.
Temperatures are likely to stay far below average for early spring for much of the week. Below freezing temperatures predicted to continue until March 11 at least amid a Sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event.
The risk of snow further south into England will grow from tomorrow. It might only start feeling milder in southern England from Friday but areas further north could stay chilly until into next week.
Met Office forecaster Craig Snell said the air was ‘coming pretty much straight from the Arctic, which is especially cold at this time of year’.
He added: ‘I would imagine you will see some sleet or snow in the south of England, even if it doesn’t cause any great disruption.
‘But we are keeping a close eye on it.’
The UK Health Security Agency has urged people to look out for those most at risk from cold weather such as those with medical conditions or aged over 65.
A cold weather alert is in effect until midnight on Thursday. Britons are encouraged to look out vulnerable people and ensure they have access to warm food and drinks and are managing to heat their homes adequately.
Dr Agostinho Sousa advised: ‘During periods like this, it is important to check in on family, friends and relatives who may be more vulnerable to the cold weather, as it can have a serious impact on health.
‘If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are over the age of 65, it is important to try and heat your home to at least 18C if you can.’
Experts also advise avoiding exposure to cold or icy outdoor conditions if you are at a higher risk of cold-related illness or falls.
NORTH YORKSHIRE: The yellow weather warning, which started at 6pm yesterday, extends to Wednesday. Snow in Tan Hill is pictured this morning
NORTH YORKSHIRE: The risk of snow further south into England will grow from tomorrow. It might only start feeling milder in southern England from Friday but areas further north could stay chilly until into next week. Snow in Tan Hill is pictured this morning
LONDON: A commuter walks across Westminster Bridge in central London today as Arctic air moves over the country possibly leading to the coldest temperature of the year so far
LONDON: It will feel as cold as -4C in parts of the UK as a front of Arctic air works its way down the country. London Bridge is pictured this morning
LONDON: Commuters around London Bridge this morning as cold weather has hit the capital
LONDON: Parts of England could also be in for cold and snowy weather this week. Commuters are pictured in the rain and freezing temperatures this morning
The plunging temperatures are the latest cold snap to hit the UK as it battles with soaring energy bills during the cost-of-living crisis.
The UKHSA said for those struggling with the rising costs, it provides free advice on energy efficiency and national grants to help warm homes.
It advised that wearing several layers of thinner clothing will keep people warmer than wearing one thick layer, and that consuming hot food and drinks is also effective.
It comes after Provisional Met Office figures also showed that England had its driest February in 30 years.
The United Kingdom as a whole had less than half the monthly average rainfall, at 45 per cent, with 43.4mm falling.
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