BRITS can expect a grim start to the week with two inches of snow expected today that could cause travel chaos.
The Met Office has warned that you’ll need your “big coat on” today due to a widespread frost.
Jordan CrosbyCommuters in Scarborough, Yorkshire, battled the snow and freezing temperatures on their way to work[/caption]
Met OfficeEven by 11am today many areas will experience freezing temperatures[/caption]
LNPA commuter on London Bridge in the capital was wrapped up to face the cold this morning[/caption]
Not known, clear with picture deskAs much as two inches of snow could fall today, according to the Met Office[/caption]
Not known, clear with picture deskSeveral parts of the UK are covered in the Met Office’s yellow weather warning for Monday[/caption]
Jordan CrosbyA severe weather alert has been issued by National Highways warning some drivers could get stranded[/caption]
Met OfficeAll of Scotland and Northern Ireland are covered in Tuesday’s warning[/caption]
LNPAnother commuter in London today was prepared for a cold start to the working week[/caption]
Motorists face a tough time and could end up being stranded as Arctic air sweeps in.
A severe weather alert has been issued by National Highways for snow affecting the north-west, with road users advised to plan ahead, and some rural communities warned they could be temporarily cut off.
Rail commuters on the Chiltern main line also face travel chaos following a landslip near Bicester, Oxfordshire.
The line between London Marylebone and both Birmingham Moor Street and Oxford as been closed as Network Rail carry out repairs.
Chiltern Railways issued a “do not travel” alert as the line is not expected to reopen until 7am on Tuesday, causing major disruption to journeys.
Met Office meteorologist Liam Eslick said that temperatures will be about 5C to 6C lower than usual for this time of year.
The rest of the working weeks doesn’t look to be any better either with the Met Office issuing four days of ice alerts in total.
Snow is predicted for windward coastal areas, mainly in Northern Ireland and Scotland along with eastern East Anglia and north-west Wales and north-west England.
These areas are covered with a yellow weather warning from the Met Office, indicating there could be travel disruption in those areas.
People living in those areas can expect: “Some roads and railways affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.
“There is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected.
“There is a slight chance that some rural communities could become cut off.
“There is a slight chance of snow-covered roads leading to stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel.”
The forecaster said in a tweet on X, formerly Twitter, there could be as much as two inches of snow falling in some parts.
While there could be plenty of winter sunshine it will feel cold.
Brisk winds in the north and along eastern coastal area will bring a significant wind chill.
After sunset, temperatures will plummet leading to a widespread and in some parts severe frost.
While it will remain dry with clear skies for most, snow showers will continue in the north.
Another yellow weather warning is in place for Tuesday which covers all of Northern Ireland and all of Scotland as well as north-west England and parts of north Wales.
Once again travel disruption is likely.
It will remain cold and frosty for all with windward coastal areas also seeing showers.
An area of more significant rain, sleet and snow affecting northern areas is expected during the day.
While other areas are forecast to be dry and sunny.
The yellow weather warnings for Wednesday and Thursday cover northern Scotland and Northern Ireland and then stretches down the western coast, as far as south as south-west Wales.
Those wintry showers will persist and while there will be sunshine, it will remain cold with frost and ice appearing overnight.
Snow showers continuing for windward coasts throughout the week.
Temperatures are likely to pick up late on Friday as rain arrives.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Bulmer said previously: “Snow showers from Sunday onwards are most likely to move inland from coasts exposed to northerly winds.
“The focus of snow showers will be over northern Scotland, but parts of the North Sea and Irish Sea coasts may also see some snow at times.
“There are a couple of weather systems for Tuesday and Wednesday which we are keeping an eye on that bring the potential for disruptive snow for some regions.
“With cold air firmly in place, any weather systems that move across the country next week will bringing mainly snowfall inland.
“Models are currently showing us a variety of options for both systems and we’ll be able to add more details to in the coming days.”
Jordan CrosbyA mother and daughter face the elements on their walk to school today in Scarborough[/caption]
Met OfficeThe snow will continue on Wednesday[/caption]
Met OfficeThursday’s weather warning from the Met Office is much the same as Wednesdays[/caption]
LNPCars in Queen’s Park, north-west London, were covered in a layer of frost this morning[/caption]
LNPA brave swimmer took an early morning dip today in the Serpentine, central London[/caption]
Cover ImagesTynemouth Pier was battered by large waves on Sunday evening[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
