Britain faces up to three inches of snow today amid sub-zero conditions after the country's coldest night in seven years saw temperatures plummet beyond -14C (7F).
Up to 2.8in (7cm) in just of snow could fall in just two hours over parts of Wales and South West England tonight into tomorrow - with snowfalls of up to 4in (10cm) in nine hours, and 1in (3cm) over the rest of England.
Braemar in Aberdeenshire was the UK's coldest spot overnight where temperatures fell to -14.4C (6.1F) - well below the previous record for the 2018/19 winter of -10.8C (12.6F) set in the same village on January 18.
The overnight low was also Britain's coldest night for seven years, since the -15.6C (3.9F) on February 11, 2012 at Holbeach, Lincolnshire - beating a record within that period of -14.1C (6.6F) on February 14, 2016, also at Braemar.
The wintry conditions leave an impressive scene this morning close to Bowes in County Durham as icicles form up to 10ft
A couple walk through a frosty landscape with their dog near Ashford in Kent today after another sub-zero night
Snow on the hills around Buttermere in the Lake District today as the cold snap continues to cause icy conditions
People walk past the frozen Sefton Park Lake in Liverpool today as freezing temperatures led to further weather warnings
A heavy frost at Wanstead Park in North East London today as the Met Office issued snow, ice and fog warnings
Freezing fog over the River Thames in Windsor, Berkshire, this morning as the cold snap continues to cause icy conditions
All four UK countries set new records for this winter overnight with Sennybridge in Wales down to -9.3C (15.3F), Magilligan in Northern Ireland falling to -8.5C (16.7F) and Redesdale Camp in Northumberland at -10.5C (13.1F).
The freezing temperatures have led to weather warnings being issued by the Met Office for snow, ice and fog today and into Friday. Met Office forecaster Mark Wilson said it had been a 'very, very cold night'.
Where and when are the Met Office warnings?
SOUTH WEST & WALES
AMBER - Snow
2pm today until 9pm tomorrow
ENGLAND & WALES
YELLOW - Snow & ice
1pm today until 9pm tomorrow
NORTHERN SCOTLAND
YELLOW - Snow & ice
6pm today until 12pm tomorrow
He added: 'Tonight we could see similar temperatures in Scotland, but Northern Ireland, England and Wales probably won't be quite as cold. Saturday night into Sunday could also be very cold.'
Southeastern Trains said 21 services were cancelled or altered this morning to minimise the impact of ice forming on the rails and ensure lines were clear and that it would run its 'winter weather timetable' tomorrow.
Meanwhile trains through South East London's busiest interchange were delayed or cancelled during rush hour today. Signalling problems at Lewisham meant Southeastern customers suffered severe disruption.
There are also problems on the rails affecting people heading to and from Heathrow and Gatwick airports, while passengers also faced disruption in the likes of Ipswich, Birmingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh.
Public Health England warned people to look out for friends, relatives and neighbours at risk. Officials said each winter, thousands die from illnesses linked to exposure to the cold when indoor and outside.
PHE public health consultant Emer O'Connell said: 'With continued cold weather forecast, now is the time to prepare and look out for those most at risk of falling ill.
Loch Glascarnoch in the Highlands was down to -13.6C (7.5F) this morning, Sennybridge, Powys, dropped to -9.3C (15.3F), Katesbridge in Northern Ireland fell to -8.2C (17.2F) and Redesdale Camp in Northumberland was at -10.5C (13.1F)
Daytime temperatures are remaining low across Britain today (left) and tomorrow (right) with a maximum of 8C expected
Snow will fall again in many parts of England today (left) and tomorrow (right), although Scotland is expecting some sunshine
This #UKSnow graphic shows where people are posting on Twitter about snow falling across the UK today
'If you can, check on family, friends and neighbours who are older, have heart and lung conditions or young children as all these groups are particularly vulnerable to the effects of cold.'
A level three cold weather alert for 'severe weather action' remains in place for Northern England, warning of increased health risks to vulnerable patients and disruption to the delivery of services.
Police in Surrey warned of potentially deadly conditions on the roads thanks to black ice on untreated surfaces after a lorry and two cars crashed on the M25 near Cobham just before 6am this morning.
Richard Leonard, head of road safety at Highways England, said: 'Gritters will be out treating our roads around the clock, but it is still important to drive to the conditions when snow is forecast.
'Keep your distance and reduce your speed, because even in conditions that seem normal, and where the snow is not settling, it can be slippery if ice patches have formed, or where fresh grit has not been worked into the carriageway.
'Drivers should plan their journeys, monitor weather reports and pack a snow kit of blankets, food, water and a shovel.'
Manchester and Liverpool airports were brought to a standstill yesterday morning, and hundreds of schools closed across the UK - including more than 200 in Greater Manchester - due to the harsh conditions.
Driver clears two 'portholes' on an iced-up windscreen
Police stopped a car today because the driver had just two small 'portholes' cleared on their iced-up windscreen.
A shocking photo shows how most of the windscreen was still frozen and the driver could only see through the two small gaps while driving. Officers immediately stopped the car in Eastbourne and gave strong words of advice to the driver.
They released the worrying photograph this morning to warn motorists of the dangers of driving without good visibility.
Police constable Jonathan Ivatt, from Sussex Police, said: 'With the current cold weather we're experiencing, it's a timely reminder to all motorists to make sure they have all-round visibility before setting off on a journey.
'It's common sense to follow these simple steps. Leave extra time to ensure your vehicle is properly prepared and remember to use dipped headlights in poor visibility. The golden rule is see and be seen.'
Officers immediately stopped the driver in Eastbourne who had just two small 'portholes' cleared on their iced-up windscreen
Goats and sheep in the frosty Mudchute Farm on the Isle of Dogs in South East London this morning
A woman walks her dog through a frosty Clapham Common in South West London this morning
Snow over the rooftops of New Mills in Derbyshire this morning, close to the Cheshire border and the Peak District
A dog walker passes a horse in the morning sun today as a frost covers the ground of Basingstoke Common in Hampshire
A woman scrapes the windscreen to remove frost from her car in Peterborough today after the coldest night of winter
A woman runs through a frosty landscape near Ashford in Kent today after the UK had its coldest night of the winter so far
Mr Wilson said central England and Wales could bear the brunt of the snow this afternoon and evening as wet weather coming through the South West turns wintry, with some places seeing up to 4in (10cm) of snow.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for snow between 2pm and 9pm today.
Its website states the warning covers London and South East England, the South West and Wales. Parts of Devon, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Dorset and south Wales will be among the most affected.
Pembrokeshire County Council said four schools would be closing early today due to the 'forecast for snow and icy road conditions'. Ysgol y Preseli will close at 12pm, Ysgol Caer Elen and Tavernspite at 1pm and Portfield Special School in Haverfordwest at 12.30pm.
School transport has been arranged for those closures and mobilised for a further 11 schools in the area.
The Arctic grip on the weather has already caused chaos for thousands. Airport runways at Liverpool and Manchester were blocked yesterday, and roads and railways brought to a standstill. The snow also shut 400 schools across northern England and North Wales.
This morning, ice and a blanket of freezing fog was forecast to extend across England, from the Pennines to the Thames Valley. The fog could affect flights and is expected to make rush-hour driving hazardous, forecasters say.
Wintry showers were due to have brought an inch more snow overnight, particularly in north eastern England as far south as the Humber estuary.
But worse is to come, with a further band of rain, sleet and snow due to arrive from lunchtime today. It could bring up to four inches of snow to Wales and the South West.
Most of the South, along with central and eastern England, Manchester, Liverpool, and South and West Yorkshire will see smaller snowfalls.
The wintry conditions are likely to last overnight and through tomorrow, even lingering into the evening. Only the far North of England, where it is due to be fine but cold, is likely to escape.
A jogger running by the River Avon in Bristol this morning after the UK had its coldest night of the winter so far
An abandoned car near Gearstones in Ribblehead at sunrise in the Yorkshire Dales this morning
A frozen notice board at the allotments in Mudchute Farm on the Isle of Dogs in South East London this morning
Snowy fields near Oakham in the East Midlands this morning after the UK had its coldest night of the winter so far
Frosty ground in Berkshire this morning as the Met Office issued weather warnings for further snow and ice across Britain
A man walks by the River Thames in Windsor this morning after the UK had its coldest night of the winter so far
Icy roads and pavements in the Hyndland area of Glasgow this morning, with witnesses saying several people have slipped
A frozen pond pictured today at a golf course in Enville, a village in Staffordshire between Stourbridge and Bridgnorth
The weekend is set to be mostly fine, dry and cold, though areas near the east coast could face further wintry showers. Hard frosts are expected until at least Sunday. More very cold weather is expected through next week.
If you think it's cold here, across the pond it's -70F!
Before you grumble about the weather here, spare a thought for the folk of Chicago. They've been warned temperatures could fall as low as -70F, cold enough to bring on almost instant frostbite.
Nearly a dozen states in the US Midwest have been hit by a freezing blast that has left 83million Americans shivering. Five deaths have already been blamed on temperatures which are the lowest for a generation.
Windy city: Skyscrapers behind an ice-encrusted walkway by Lake Michigan this week in Chicago, Illinois
As schools and businesses closed and thousands of flights were cancelled, people were urged to stay inside because exposed skin could become frostbitten within minutes. They were also urged to avoid taking deep breaths to protect their lungs.
In Chicago, gas heaters were used to keep railway points from freezing and snow ploughs battled to keep the city's roads clear while, next to the city, Lake Michigan turned into a vast ice rink.
Yesterday morning, some made light of their grim commute. Footage of a man making his way down a road in Didsbury, Manchester, on skis was shared on social media.
There were two-hour traffic jams in some parts of North-West England, and railways around Liverpool were closed while ice was cleared.
Snow meant Manchester airport was closed until late morning, when one of its two runways reopened. More than 100 flights were disrupted. At Liverpool airport, 12 flights were disrupted.
Snow and ice also caused disruption in South-West England, with the A38 blocked between Whiddon Down and Okehampton, Devon, and schools closed.
There was a spate of road accidents across the country caused by treacherous roads yesterday. Motorists were warned to take extra care today and to take warm clothing, food, water and a shovel in case they become stranded.
Meanwhile Scotland is said to be facing more than a month of bone-chilling temperatures as Siberian winds batter the country.
A long-range forecast by the Met Office predicts weeks of sub-zero conditions and snow flurries.
Western and northern parts of Scotland remain under a yellow 'be aware' warning for ice, which began last night and continues until 11am today.
Overnight showers were expected to freeze on untreated surfaces, coupled with the threat from melted snow refreezing.
Tonight, another yellow warning for snow and ice kicks in, this time for North and East Scotland, including Edinburgh.
A person walks through an icy Allerton Cemetery near Liverpool in the snow this morning after the coldest night of winter
A beautiful sunrise in the Mid Devon village of Culmstock today as forecasters warned of further severe weather this week
Sunrise this morning from Wandsworth in South London as the capital wakes up on another chilly day
Frosty ground in Park Royal, North West London, this morning as the capital wakes up to sub-zero temperatures
Frost sits on a car in Reading, Berkshire, this morning as the Met Office warned drivers to take extra care today
Frosty and foggy conditions this morning in Carterton, Oxfordshire, as commuters make their way to work
But winter's icy grip will tighten as freezing February gives way to an even colder March. The Met Office long-range forecast says it will stay 'mostly cold, with frost and ice likely overnight' between February 4 and 13.
And from Valentine's Day until February 28 it warns 'cold conditions are often likely to dominate the weather'.
It adds: 'Towards late February there is the possibility of a colder, more easterly flow developing, though the signal for this has decreased in recent days.'
The icy conditions will raise the risk of people falling on icy pavements and streets. There is also likely to be an impact on the transport network, meaning longer journey times by road and rail.
The avalanche risk in three of Scotland's five mountain areas has been raised to 'considerable' following recent heavy snowfall.
Scottish travellers endured more disruption yesterday. On the roads, a gritter overturned on the A828 near Appin, Argyll.
The driver was taken to hospital, though not badly hurt. The A85 in Argyll was shut in both directions when an HGV overturned east of Dalmally.
Emma Smith of the Met Office said: 'Looking ahead through February, generally cold conditions are likely through the month. Things could turn even colder at the beginning of March.'
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Someone's having a ball at least! Manchester Airport worker blithely rolls snowball... while fellow staff clear runway as deep freeze grounds flights
Their airfield team had been working hard through the night to try to keep the runways clear as heavy snow fell.
But one worker at Manchester Airport was clearly intent on having at least a bit of fun, as she was seen rolling a snowball with her feet next to a Ryanair plane.
The moment was caught on camera by a passenger in the terminal yesterday, who tweeted: 'Everyone is working really hard to clear the runway. Except this person.'
This worker at Manchester Airport was clearly intent on having at least a bit of fun yesterday
The Twitter user, called 'Chloe', also posted that the worker was 'just having a bit of fun, as am I', adding: 'This is just a funny observation - nothing meant by it!'
Flights were delayed and cancelled yesterday as heavy snow fell over the Greater Manchester area, which also resulted in more than 210 schools being closed.
The airport said yesterday: 'Our airfield team has been working through the night to keep the runways clear, which resulted in the day's operations starting as planned.
'However, as conditions worsened significantly (yesterday) morning, we took the decision to temporarily close our runways.'
Heavy snow caused major disruption at Manchester Airport yesterday morning
Planes grounded at Manchester Airport yesterday due to the snow and ice in the North West
One of its runways was reopened by 10.30am yesterday, but customers were still advised to check the status of their flight with the airline.
Officials worked to 'mitigate the challenging conditions and hope to minimise further impacts'. The airport has been contacted for comment about the video.
Overnight into today, the UK had its coldest night of the winter so far - and its coldest temperature in seven years - as temperatures plunged to -14.4C (6.1F).
The freezing temperatures have led to weather warnings being issued by the Met Office across the country for snow, ice and fog today and into tomorrow.
At least someone's enjoying the snow! Excited dog enjoying winter walkies is among latest snaps by MailOnline readers during Britain's big freeze
While the snow and ice has presented many hazards for motorists and brought travel chaos, some people have managed to take advantage of the conditions.
And these photographs sent in by MailOnline readers show how dogs have loved having a chance to play in the white stuff - which has left cobwebs frosted over.
Others have sent in impressive pictures of snowy and icy landscapes across Britain, from Northern Ireland to Manchester, and Glasgow to Yorkshire.
It comes after the UK had its coldest night of the winter so far - and its coldest temperature in seven years - as temperatures plunged to -14.4C (6.1F).
The freezing temperatures have led to weather warnings being issued by the Met Office across the country for snow, ice and fog today and into tomorrow.
Gosia Bogalecka sent in this impressive picture of a frozen cobweb in Nottingham
Rona Hamilton pictured Bracken the Labrador in the snow at Mugdock Loch in Stirlingshire
Marie Lineham sent in this picture of two children in a snowy scene in Timperley, Cheshire
Frosty ground at Harbour Hill in Portstewart, Northern Ireland, in a photo by Tara Mulholland
MailOnline reader Martin Dawe took this picture of Murphy the horse in the snow
A dog goes exploring in the Peak District snow near the Derbyshire village of Chinley
Marta Rosa said she had 'one happy springer spaniel' on a morning walk in -6C Perth, Scotland
Snow has fallen across Oldham in Greater Manchester, as shown in this picture from Surab Ali
MailOnline reader Vicky Dempster sent in this picture of an icy road in Hyndland, Glasgow
Stephanie Quinn pictured snow on the M6 motorway, running from the Midlands to Scotland
Imran Ahmed photographed the frozen Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Blackburn, Lancashire
Jill Allen photographed Emley Mast in the fog at Shelley in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Frozen trees and bushes in Buckinghamshire this morning, as pictured by reader Alice Vranch
A frozen landscape at Lawley in Telford, Shropshire, was photographed by David Bench
Sian Sturdis photographed frosty ground at sunrise this morning in Arnos Park, North London
A beautiful scene of snow in Leek, Staffordshire, was photographed by Guy Morris
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